Sisters by chance (if there is a such thing as "chance"), friends by choice. This is a motto that my sister and I have always used to consider our relationship. I've always loved Rachie. Growing up it was a little different kind of love, probably just the cute little sister love. She would constantly get into my stuff, steal my gum, use up all my chapstick, and make messes in my room. I found it annoying when she wanted to be just like me, wear what I wore, do what I did, and say what I said. It was a good lesson for me to learn when my mom explained that she was a "copycat" and wanted to be like me because she liked me and looked up to me. I was setting an example worth being followed.
Now days, I look at how our sister relationship has grown to be a friendship. She's someone who has been there through the ups and the downs, the good times and the hard times. We enjoy the same hobbies, books, movies, bands, people, places, etc. She's become someone that I look forward to spending my time with and making fun memories. I watch her as she faces her challenges and accomplishments and the way she lives her life and her example is one that I've found to be worthy of following. I'm so grateful for her and her positive outlook on life. I love you Sissy! My little Skunkster ;)
