My Single Mom Life

Today is my sisters birthday.
Happy birthday Joey!

My sister and I have had our moments where we have wanted to rip each others hair out and times where we haven't spoken to each other for months but she is my sister and like all sisters, we always work through our problems.

Over the last year, my sister has been there for me in ways you can't even imagine and even though I've always said thank you for all the things she has done, it always felt like it wasn't enough.
In the coming months, it is my sister who will be by my side every step of the way in regards to doctor visits and road trips to go to those doctors and taking care of my kids for two weeks while I'm away and helping me with all the small things that need to be done.
I feel like a huge burden but she's never said anything to make me feel that way, I just have.
I cannot even begin to thank her enough for everything she has done and everything she will do.
She goes out of her way almost every single day for me and how do you thank someone for that?

I've seen her already this morning and now spoken on the phone at least 4 times and not once did I say happy birthday.
I didn't forget it.
I was just so wrapped up in my own planning and phone calls, that it didn't find it's way out of my mouth.

She's the first person I call when I have good news or bad. She always answers and always listens and has been there for me time and again.
I wish I could buy her a big enough gift that says thank you but I can't.
I do have a gift for her that I will give her when she comes back over at 5 to pick the kids up for the night but it still feels so small in comparison to everything she has done for me.

So I have this blog and it's seen by people from all over the world and I figured I'd tell her happy birthday here, to tell her how much she means to me.
neither one of us are sappy people and I can't even tell you the last time we physically hugged, so this is my hug to her.
This is my happy birthday and my thank you.

Thank you Joey for always being there for me.
For the last almost 9 years since I moved here, you have been here to support me and encourage me and keep me going.
You kept me up when I didn't think I could stand another second.
You make sacrifices at your job to help me get where I need to go, you take care of my kids when I'm not able to, you have helped me provide when I had nothing.
I haven't been able to tell you what that means to me, but it means the world.
Thank you Joey.
Happy birthday.