Sisters: Part One

I am really going to try not to talk about the boy, i am going to express some intense revelations.
i am truly overly blessed with incredible sisters, and you all know this because most of you have adopted them as your own as well. i really love the fact that my sisters are my best friends and that we live in a drama-free and supportive environment. i am lucky not to have nagging and judgemental sisters, that even though we are so different and have such unique personalities and talents, we get along so well and we have a lot of the same friends and can relate to them.
"Becoming real doesn't happen overnight, nor is it possible without some effort, but when it happens, we expereince a freedom unimagined."
i love this!! it was in cheryls blog. sometimes i wish people (especially those i love) to be able to see themselves as i see them.

Kati kati and i were friends from the first day we met, although I am sure exactly when that was because she came into my life and it was if she was always there. we have been through so much, through her boyfriends/love interests, through some college, through funky monkey and the "duck", we have been locked in a cage, and have experienced the joys and trajedies of life together. she has always been a sorta mother-hen in my life. always trying to make sure that whatever decision i made was truly for my best interest. its not a nosey, nagging kind of mothering, but a gentle love and true compassion from her heart. i truly respect her for all the sacrifices she has made in her life to live up to this incredible idea of who GOD would want her to be. she is a shining example to so many people with her quiet strength and unfailing love. she is the type of person that will envelope your soul in love and support, even to the point that it she allows you to make mistakes and learn on your own terms. she is physically phenomenal, absolutely stunning and classic. although she may not realize it all the time, i think she has truly come to terms with her value beyond skin deep. i think each day and each experience she goes through, she allows GOD to penetrate into her life and change her, and to be moldable by the most high is one of life's greatest achievments. you will forever be GOD's Lil Princess
Sa you all know her well, our (as her dad would put it) "little angel" It is so fitting. She is truly wise beyond her years, and as much as she would like to hide it, she is still young. She is giving with her love, her heart is magnificent. She draws closer and closer each day to this vision of what GOD desires her to be. At a crucial time in life where she has a choice to draw closer to GOD for guidance or figure it out on her own, she gentle lets Him lead her whereever, no matter how challenging or uncomfortable she may think it is. This level of obedience has taken most of us years to master, and to her, it just comes naturally. She is so artistic and creative and unique. There will never be another. What does she offer to me? I dont think i can figure it all out, but she offers me hugs when she doesnt know how much i need them. she offers me sincerity of her mind and soul. though quiet, she speaks volumes. she offers this silent spirit, and probing life questions and this simplicity, this great simplicity to learn from others and to not focus her life on things that will quickly fade away. She will continue to let GOD mold her life, because in the deepest parts of her, she KNOWS He is good and ever-faithful.
Becky although a new sister in the fold. and many of you havent been able to spend too much time with her, she is definately an extra-ordinary woman of GOD. She has been a witness to me in the element of faith in God and hope in God's plan. She loves and is loyal. She is also strong. She is learning to let God rule her life in every aspect, even if it is not what she really expected/wanted. She has a heart for people, and people that come in contact with her can see her genuity. She leads the struggling to fresh water, she encourages without words (at least not in english ;)) and can dig deep into your soul before you even know what hit you. She has a servants-heart and a passion for seeing people for who they are, not necessarily where they are. i am still in the process of learning Becky. She loves to dance, and have a good time and i love that about her, but she can also sit for hours and delve into the deepest crevices of life. i am so excited because becky is coming to visit on wednesday and she gets to meet NAT!!! shes so lucky!!!
Abbi oh she is so grown up!! but despite our minimal age difference, i never saw her as less than an equal with me. we too have been through so much in the past. growing up at new bethel all the drama insued there. she has always been very honest about herself. i cant remember a time when abbi attempted to be anyone but Abbi. she is so open to serve and help others with no regard for herself. she is unselfish and compassionate. she sees the needs of others and desires to be used by GOD to change the world. She has such a big heart and such big dreams, and a patience that surpasses me, to allow God to move in big ways in her life. She is ever striving to be honorable in every aspect of her life, and that is contagious.
Amber oh really, what can one say about amber!?!? i love her to death. she is always finding new ways to be a good friend, always striving to make sure you feel appreciated and loved. never fails to make you feel so special and loved. she is very strong individual and also very giving, honest and sincere. she will listen to you for hours, and always make sure that you feel like your feelings and experiences are valid. she is always available for you, and can always make you laugh about anything. amber and i unfortunately havent lived in close proximity for ver y much time as friends, but somehow we have managed to keep in touch after so many years (can you believe its been 8 years???). she too was one of those people i knew i would have in my life for a very long time, if not within distance, definately in our hearts and thoughts.
Steph Arvin Ya know what i love most about stephanie...everything. She lives her life with no regard for what others will think or how they will percieve her. She experiences life to its fullest, taking every oppurtunity to expand her intellect and experiences. She is easy to talk to and always has her door open. I love the fact that she lives to the fullest, and that she loves deeply. She truly surrounds herself with healthy relationships and rarely settles for anything less. She is non-judgemental and non-condemning and can truly be happy for you. It was rocky at first, but i love her dearly now and wouldnt trade her for the world's treasures. she really inspires me in many aspects of my life.
to be continued.....