Monday, April 7, 2008

Sharonie and Banana


My younger (by 14 months) and blonder sister Sharon, is one of my heroes. She has endured several major obstacles in her life that would sometimes derail the average person. But, Sharon has turned out to be a fighter. She is committed, loyal, and possess a faith that I am righteously envious of. I am so proud to call her my sister and I love her with all of my heart. She is the one who knows me best, listens to me the most, and loves me despite of what she sees. She is a new mommy, and even though there have been some physical issues with her and Blake, she remains steadfast with her trust in God.

My younger (by seven years) sister Janna is also one of the people that I admire the most. Together we find anything and everything funny. She has been given so many gifts and talents, and could have pursued a variety of different career paths, yet she has chosen one that is focused on giving back to the next generation. We often joke and call her the "perfect" one, but in all reality, she has lived a life surrendered to Christ, and has made a series of good choices along her journey. She is going to graduate college in a month, and marry her high school sweetheart in July. I am so excited to see what God has in store for her.

P.S. I am 300 posts old today...and I still haven't run out of things to say!!

7 comments:

Cara said...

Janna is the way she is because she has had three great examples to live by. Your mom, you and Sharon. Trust me having good role models growing up can change a person's life. The lack of them could damage what could have been.

Katie said...

You are very blessed to have such a great relationship with you sisters! Something I value too! Thick as theives!

Kelly Weinberg said...

I love all of the Elton girl's!! You are all so wonderful and have been like family to me!

Janna Howard said...

it made me cry! I just imagine you and sharon's speech at the wedding being similar...except with more embarassing stories. i love you two! You are my matrons of honor because there is no closer friend than my sisters!

Megan said...

Sisters are the greatest thing God created! haha

Karebear said...

Aww...sisters are definitely the world's best friends! I don't know how I would live without mine...they are both my sanity and my goofiness...my strength and my voice of reason...my support and my confidants. Only, we don't all look identical like you, Sharon, and Janna. LOL. I think you all are so gorgeous! xoxo

sharonie said...

very nice post about me. Thanks for the compliment...you encourage me to be who I am and help me in my faith.....