About my siblings...

this is from an email... but this is worth putting on a blog for all the world to see....


Whenever I watch Hell's Kitchen I think of how Kelly would cook with the best of them and do it with a style, grace, humility and humor that would put the brats on that show to shame. And she's probably do it with Adora in one hand too! And whenever I think of Kelly I think how she took the path I initially traveled and improved on it 100 fold. I want to go back to school!

When I think of Chris I'm always reminded of the phrase "Physician Heal Thyself" and I see how chris is doing that every day and in the process being a wonderful father, excellent practitioner, expert in sarcasm, cool blogger and kick ass runner and I wonder how can I do that (ALL of it, except the father bit.. I have to be a mom)!

When I think of Sara I wonder how I managed to not get to know her as well as I want to now. I think of how Sara has succeeded in being a musician with a music related job and how she perseveres and doesn't take shit from anyone. And how I wish I could do that :)

And Rob, I will never forget changing your diapers Rob. But I wouldn't imagine doing it now. Rob brings me music and joy and pride again... I am always so happy to be around Rob and brag about what he does. I think of Rob's quiet side... I think we all have a quiet side. And I know Rob has the adventurous side too... and when I race I keep thinking if Rob ever trained he'd beat me soundly, and I wonder would that be so bad? Or would it be another reason to be proud.

When I think of Cathy I am so impressed and proud. When I struggle and research how to figure out growth rates I know that Cathy could explain to me what all this stuff really means. I remember challenging Cathy to get a C and find out she can survive getting a C. And now I think what a stupid challenge that was. The other day I was challenged by my friends to run in a different wave than my bib said I should. I did it, I wasn't struck by lightning, but it was just as uncomfortable. And I always smile when I remember when Cathy came out and told all of us about it in an email and told us all we will just have to deal with it. And then the unanimous response was so positive... that's what sibs are for.

And Tom... my god, you were four when I moved out, I remember having to wake you up to make sure you were breathing. And now you're working on nuclear submarines. And you always pitch in and help and care where every you are. I will never forget you helping us scrub our carpet before that BBQ.You've got attitude and humor and love.

And when I think of US.. the sibs.. I always get a little tear in my eyes. Tear of happiness and pride and longing for your company again. When you are the oldeset one of the disadvantages is leaving before the sibs grew up.. but that's how it had to be. In the mean time I am SO glad that we've been able to remain close via email, share challenges and adventures, and I cannot wait to spend time with you all in May. I love you guys and cannot imagine where I would be or what life would be like without you. Frankly I don't want to. I feel a bit sad that Katie won't know what life is like with a sibling.. but that's the way it is too. She has you all too, even Jeff does and HE loves it.