I am tempted to do an anagram of A-S-H-L-E-Y, but since I'm no longer in the fourth grade, I think I can probably come up with something a little more original. It's hard though, because to put a lifetime friendship into a few sentances is no easy task. I will do my best.
My sister brightens a room when she walks in. She has a beautiful smile, and it is genuine and warm. She has a big, open heart, and she wears it on her sleeve. You can look her in the eye and know that what you are seeing is the real her. Despite being a very pretty woman, she is humble and kind and never elevates herself above anybody else. She has this great ability to empathize with people, truly connect and feel for others. She tries not to be judgemental or critical, and it allows her to be close to people who really need a friend.
She makes things happen for herself. She looks ahead, and she always stays positive. She has goals and dreams, and she reaches them. Some have already happened, others are still in the works. She's worked hard to get where she is today, and her rewards are well earned. I am proud of her.
She forgives me when I have a big mouth, and she lets me know that she values our relationship. She doesn't complain that I don't call as often as I should, and she never holds that over my head. She extends her love for me to my husband, and my children, and she'll never know how much that means to me.
My sister is the coolest. For all those reasons, and so many more. She was the very first friend I ever had, and she'll always be the best one.
Aw, what the heck. I'll do the anagram, too.
A- Altruistic
S- Sincere
H- Happy
L- Luminous
E- Enigmatic
Y- Youthful
i actaully talk to my brother everyday .. he lives 1000 miles ftom me to .. since he got MS only a few select have stuck by him .. hes has a tough life now but to me hell always be the person he was before he got MS.
We still laugh at things we did when we were young and even old .. its still alot of fun.
Posted by: matt_31 at March 22, 2004 07:56 PMactually, it's not very 4th grade to do an anagram. They were quite popular in the middle ages and Ren, so you're in good company.
Posted by: Jeannette at March 22, 2004 08:46 PMYou described her well... and something of yourself in the doing... what precious blessings God has heaped upon your heads in giving you each other...
Posted by: Aunt Vickie at March 23, 2004 10:30 AMHa, that "something of myself" must have been referring to the "big mouth" line! :)
Posted by: Shannon at March 23, 2004 04:34 PMaww, stop it...no go on...no stop it. Shannon, you are my best friend too. Thank you.
Posted by: Ashley at March 23, 2004 04:52 PMlol... well... if you've got a big mouth... you get it honest... I do, too... rofl...
Posted by: Aunt Vickie at March 23, 2004 05:59 PMoh.........this is your OTHER sister...brittany.....
Posted by: brittany at March 25, 2004 11:44 AMTREY IS MY BEST FRIEND...BI-OTCH!!!
Posted by: BRITTANY at March 25, 2004 11:47 AMI'm gonna pretend you didn't just say that, lil sis! You should have submitted the title, "Why Brittany is So Much Cooler Than Ashley" and then I'd have had to write it!
By the way, I do think you are kinda ok, too, I guess. Kidding. I love you just as much as I do Ashley.
Posted by: Shannon at March 25, 2004 01:04 PMWell, Shannon, it is funny, cause when I read the suggestion in the other entry, I chuckled and dismissed it b/c it was something I would suggest to my sister. However, reading your answer, I would have been absolutely honored and blessed if MY sister would have written half of the things you said! Ashley, you and your sister(s) seem to have an amazing relationship!