Today, I am grateful for siblings. I'm so thankful that that Lord has given me wonderful brothers and sisters who love me and who bring so much happiness in my life. I seriously do not know what I would ever do without my siblings. I have 2 siblings from my own family, but now I have 5 more (since getting married). These 7 people are amazing and incredibly special in their own way. Here is a little about each of them:
Sangbouasy siblings
Amanda: My 20 year old sister! She is beautiful inside and out. Just look at her...so pretty. She is an amazing person, although we have our moments where we disagree (what kind of siblings don't?), I could not have asked for a better sister. Amanda is incredibly strong-willed, smart, motivated, and brave. I wish I had more of her instincts. She also has a big heart. She is so good about thinking of others and how to help them. She never tires of being there for her family and friends. She is a great example to me of how I should treat other people.
Thomas: My younger, yet taller brother! He is amazing and so cute. I don't know how this happened, but he is a grown person! My goodness! He has all the qualities of a great friend: good listener, helpful, thoughtful, nice, etc. He is also very hard-working, talented, patient, and incredibly funny. He has a great sense of humor, but in a subtle way. I wish I was as talented as my brother (he's an amazing soccer player). He works so hard at everything he puts his mind to and he is always successful. I have never seen him try to accomplish something and fall short. He gives his all 100% of the time.
Corbett siblings
Heidi: My darling sister-in-law! I can't say enough about her. She has an amazing spirit to her. She is incredibly outgoing, out-spoken, fun, and confident. I wish I was more like Heidi. She has this natural ability to make people laugh. She has a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. She is also very genuine; she does not try to be anyone other than herself. I wish I had more of her confidence and absolute love for life. She is amazing and a wonderful friend.
Carson: One word to describe Carson is...FUN! He is so active, playful, smart, talented, and happy ALL the time. He really is an amazing person. I love being around Carson; he is just so fun to be around. There is rarely a dull moment when Carson comes to visit. He is always up for anything and just wants everyone to have fun. He is also very determined and hard-working. He leaves for his mission in less than two weeks---I am going to miss him so much!
Kate: She is gorgeous, smart, and kind to everyone! I love this amazing girl! She has a bright, fun, and loving personality. I love how Kate always wants everyone to feel included. She is so good about making sure everyone is happy. She is also very motherly. I love how Kate is aware of those around her and how she can help them. She is a great example to me; I want to be more like Kate!
Mariah: She is a cutie. The thing I love about Mariah is her ability to get along with everyone and everything (she loves animals). She is very affectionate and always greets me with a big hug and says "I am sooo happy you are here!" It's the best feeling. She is also very thoughtful, loving, and helpful. I love her. I also love how talkative she is. She is so good about expressing her ideas, thoughts, etc. I wish I had her ability to communicate so effectively to those around her.
Austin: I adore this little guy! He is only ten years old, but I seriously loved him from the moment I met him. He's so sweet and funny. He also loves to play, read, and tell stories. I love playing with him. He has a wonderful imagination (something that I wish I had). You can't help but love him.
Yes, I know...I have amazing siblings. And, yes, I know that I am incredibly lucky. I am grateful for each one of my siblings. They each have unique, fun personalities. I am grateful for the individuals they are and for how they have shaped my life. I love each of them and can honestly say that I would not be the person I am without these incredible, special people in my life.
