Having a Sister!

I have been thinking about Brianna a lot lately, of course. I am so grateful each day for the gift of my sister. I can't imagine my life without her. We have had some hard times that is for sure, but all that could never change how much I love her. She is my best friend, my constant. I have been hit with how fragile life is several times, however this Memorial Day was huge for me. Every ounce of me wants to be able to see her and hang out with her- forget camp, we'll do our own camping! Sisters have a way of letting everyone know your flaws and making you crazy, but they also are a source of comfort, let you escape reality just for a moment to let you dream and encourage you to go for those dreams, they give their shoulder and let you soak their shirt with tears. What is better than that? I am so blessed to have that relationship and share that with Brianna. I wouldn't have chosen anyone else. She is perfect!

Now for updates (the paragraph has been on my heart lately and I felt it was important to share).

Brianna had Memorial Weekend off. She was so excited to be able to relax and visit a few people. When I talked to Bri on Monday she sounded so refreshed and ready to go. I was so happy that I could talk to her a lot more than we have been. She was ready to get back to camp and do more training. I had a very interesting experience with her on the phone on Monday. She was doing something while we were talking and I asked her what she was doing (there was a lot going on in the background) and she told me, "Oh just getting my weapon." It was so natural to her that I had to replay what she said in my head a couple of times. I laughed and said that it sounded so crazy that she was just getting her weapon. I never thought I would hear that one! Bri has a lot of training this week and sounds like she will be going pretty fast and not have much time for a break. She is also 19 days from leaving for Camp in Indiana. The time has flown and she will be even farther away from me. She does have a short 3 day pass which she is really excited about, sounds like she will be having a lot of fun!

As for me, Meghan, I had a wonderful vacation visiting some friends in Washington and enjoyed seeing them graduate. I am so proud of their accomplishments! I am still job hunting and it is getting tough. Education is really taking a cut and offering very few jobs. Other than that, I am enjoying being done with school, I feel free again!

Please continue to pray for us as we prepare for Bri's departure. It is still pretty rough dealing with the reality piece of this process. Also please pray for a job for me.

Thanks for checking in on us and keeping us in your prayers!
Meghan and Brianna

***Bri- Oh girl, where to start. I really am grateful that you are my sister. I wouldn't have picked anyone else. You are you and that is what I love so much about you! Thank you for calling me on your time off, it means a lot to me and warms my heart every time I hear from you. I wish I could have been there to see you this past weekend, especially to see this new hair cut that you still need to send a picture of for me!! I love you tons girl. I am so proud to call you my sister! Be smart!
Love you always,
Meggs