(Just a note to say I will not be blogging for the next few weeks. My husband and I are moving, but I will be back online for sure.) 

Sisters laugh at the silliest of things while at the same time wrap each other in the tenderest of emotions.

From left to right: Laura, Cheri, Mom and me!

Today I celebrate my sisters! No, I don't think it is 'Sisterday' or anything, but today seems like a good day to reflect on my love for my two sisters. It has been two years since we were in a near fatal car accident together and I am so grateful we were given more time here on this earth to laugh together.
We all grew up in the same household with our Dad and Mom and two brothers. We had a very  normal up bringing in a very normal Los Angeles suburb.......  My older sister was the 2nd oldest living child in our family, I was the middle child, and our youngest sister was the baby of the family.
We were a water-skiing family. Every summer we went up to Northern California for two weeks spent at Lake Shasta. The rest of the summer weekends were often spent at Salton Sea. We were silly California girls wanting a great tan so we laid out in the hot summer sun with our bodies covered in baby oil mixed with Mercurochrome.
In the winters we would go up to our mountain cabin in Forrest Home where we often had to hike the quarter mile to the cabin in knee deep snow. The hike was always worth it because the road was left clear for the longest and most exhilarating toboggan ride ever.
We went to Church each Sunday, and the testimonies of the Savior that we gained from that regular association with the scriptures and Christ's teachings, has strengthened us each as we've traveled our different roads.
My oldest sister traveled to my house last night, and my heart is full of love and thanksgiving because it is time for our annual 'wheeze fest'. We will be joined by our youngest sister in a week, and for the first time we will also be with our brother for the annual "sibling" trip. Since he never has been able (or willing - can you blame him) to join us - we are going to converge on him this year!   
We had our share of trauma and drama, but through it all I have come to realize that no matter what, my sisters will always be there to laugh with me and to hold me in their tenderest emotions.