Happy Birthday, Monika

Sixty years ago today I may or may not have been excited about a baby sister. 

I don't remember. 

I was three years old and I already had a baby brother.

But I have to tell you that today I'm so thankful for the gift of you,

my only sister.

One who shares my earliest memories,

rooted in the home we once shared

and the values we continue to go back to.

It's hard to believe how much of life has passed us by,

but always we have a reason to connect,

building on the memory blocks of yesterday

to make the most of the present.

Today I'm mindful of the season we're in,

and want you to know that facing hard days together

has deepened the reality of how special it is to have a sister.

I wish for you, your heart's desires,

sprinkled with extra wonderful surprises along the way.

May the Lord bless you and keep you.

Happy Birthday, with love.

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