to my wonderful sister

so i am dedicating this post to my sister amy, and here is why she is getting ready to go on her mission to tahiti for 18 months on the 27th, and i am not sure if i will be able to make it out to arizona to see her before she leaves, due to me have surgery. so i thought i would write down some of my thoughts that i have had lately..

amy,

oh goodness where do i start? i just wanted to tell you that how incredibly proud i am of you and your decision of going on a mission. i know we don't talk that often, as we are both busy, but i do want to tell you that i love you so very much and am so incredibly greatful to have you in my life and to call you my sister. you have been a shoulder to cry on, someone to fight with, play with, laugh with. you have been my constant companion since i can remember. you have always been someone i have looked up to, figuertivley and litteraliy , as you are much taller than me. :) you have always known what you wanted and strieved for that goal, i have never seen someone work as hard as you have. you have always made the right choice, when i know there were times when it wasn't always easy to stand up for what you know to be right. but because of all that it has made you into such an incredible person, one i know that will do so awosem on your mission, i know it will be hard, because heavenly father said it will be be easy but it will be worth it, i know you will have struggles we all do, but know that heavenly father will be watching over you, and you have lots of "cheerleaders" cheering for you on the side lines, even though you won't be able to see us when you are gone, know that we are cheering you along. i know we always haven't had the best sister moments but know that i love you and am truly sorry for things in the past, and that i am glad to know that you have been there when i need you the most, i can pin point one time when i need someone the most at a time that i was scared and knew i had dispointed some people, and what happens you call me and tell me that everything would be okay, i remember it being a very emotional phone call..but i am letting you know it meant the world to me to get that phone call from you. but i am sorry that i may not be there to see you before you leave, but know that i love you and will be excited for you to return from this wonderful new adventure!! dustin, i and jaxson are so very proud of you!! we love you.

love always and forever,
jody