Friday, May 1, 2009

Aunt Leenie

I love my sister. I mean, I truly, honestly, with all of my heart LOVE my sister. I hope that Patrick feels that way about a sibling one day. I think being around Colleen makes me appreciate all-the-more our differences and our similarities. Maybe it was growing up so close in age that we developed such very different personality quirks that, if put all together, would make us one complete person. Her strengths are my weaknesses and vice versa. She amazing and inspiring and has the potential to completely turn my day around. She's a good person to have around. So, here's to you, Colleen Judith. I hope to one day inspire you in the ways that you inspire me.

Dad

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