Thursday, January 21, 2010

sisters...

Last night I had one of the scariest nights of my life... Kara called me in a hysterical panic saying that Kimber had been in a car accident. Without getting into too much detail she knew she had been in an accident close to her house, she didn't know where and she didn't know how bad but she knew the ambulance was on the way. Luckily I live just around the block so she came and picked me up and we went looking for the ambulance. She turned out to have only minor injuries but for that 5 minutes I had a million thoughts go through my head.. what if she isn't ok? How would I ever live without Kimber? Have I told her how awesome she is enough? Anyway it's moments like that, as scary as it was, that I think we all need to reprioritize and not take the important things.. and people for granted. As Kara and I sat on Kimber's bed in the emergency room I looked at them both and really truly felt so much gratitude for them both. I know a lot of people grow up hating their siblings but it was never like that.
Growing up Kara and I were really close. We always went to each other for advice and we knew everything about each other. My mom and dad always say that all they would hear every night at bedtime was giggling from our room mostly on my end because she was always making me laugh. She is the most caring person I know. She is so crazy off the wall and has so much energy and motivation.

As we got older all of a sudden Kimber wasn't the little baby sister anymore (she is 7 years younger than me.) Anyway, Kimber and I have become so close. Our personalities and desires are so similar and we see each other almost every day. I love how she always asks for advice from me and I really believe that she really values my opinions. She is the youngest but she is the best example to me. She lives so righteously and bases all of her decisions on the spirit. Anyway I love my sisters! I LOVE MY SISTERS!!!! They are both so funny and witty and spontaneous. They have such fun, dramatic, glamorous lives that I love to live vicariously through and we have so much fun together.
As we were driving home from the hospital we started talking about how lucky we are to have each other... I can't imagine my life without either of them. They are so important to me and this really reminded me of that.
It also made me think about how extremely lucky these two little sweeties are to have each other...

8 comments:

Schows said...

Between you and Jessicas Blogs I have no hope! Yours has lately teared me of a number of times rather recently, but thanks. Its true what you say about redeveloping appreciation through scary experiences. I sure am glad Kimbers ok!! Sisters do rock!

the fellers said...

Oh my gosh, I am so glad that she is ok! Yes, you guys are so cute and I remember that you and kara were close...she is such a crack up and you are all so beautiful!

Woods said...

scary, I'm glad she's ok! It seems like only yesterday that I was trying to discipline Kimber when we were babysitting...why on earth? And would you mind asking Kara if she would make me some deviled eggs next time I'm in town...she is still making those please tell me yes!

Kristyn said...

that is scary. glad she is okay. sisters really are the best!!

Kristyn said...

p.s. the three of you are beautiful!!

Crystal HW said...

SISTERS ROCK!

Beautiful pick of you and yours.

Christal said...

so glad she is okay! and what beautiful sisters you are!! and your girls are getting so big so cute!!!

Lorraine said...

Glad she's okay. You are so lucky to have your sisters so close. Mine are in Ontario and Vancouver. I talk to them often on the phone but it's not the same. We are all trying to get together this summer at our cabin. Say hit to those sisters of yours for me. Oh and Chase too. I love his smile.