Happy Birthday, Sweet Sis

Sherri and me last December with our "twin" sons, Michael and Eliot (born within an hour of each other last June). We need a more recent picture together!

Today is the birthday of my oldest sister, Sherri. I wish there were words to adequately describe Sherri and the incredible person that she is. She is one of the purest, most noble examples of womanhood and motherhood in my life. She is one of my closest friends. Sherri understands my heart. Sherri is generous, kind, patient, quietly righteous. She is steadfast, courageous, happy, understanding. She is beyond intelligent and uses her gifts to bless first and foremost in her home but also with all of her heart, might, mind and strength in her church service. She loves the Lord with her whole heart and has always, always puts Him first. My memories of Sherri are of her praying, of her serving, of her loving to be home, of her setting and accomplishing goals. She has always loved and been a friend to Grant, even since our immature high school days. Her example of how welcoming she has been of each new member of our family is one that I seek to emulate. She is able to reach out to people and help them feel comfortable in a way that many people are not able to do. I could go on and on about Sherri. Her goodness is endless. Our memories together are cherished. From high heels punched through bedroom doors to bribing with ribbon candy, from Lake Powell beaver and "Sanda Monica" adventures to hunting down Strawberry Shortcake videos for a trip down memory lane the night before I left for my mission, from sharing pumpkin cheesecake at the Olive Garden to sharing a sweet pregnancy and birth of our sons together, our life has been full of rich, loving, sweet and happy memories.
Happy Birthday, Sherri. Love you, Sis.