In my lifetime I've had a lot of friends. And I've had school friends, work friends, church friends, etc. And some are still a part of my life. But many aren't. And yet, there's always been one constant in my life. One friend who is always there. Always by my side. Always a phone call or a shout away.
My little sister Angela.
Growing up it was just the two of us and it was never just Angela or Sarah, it was always The Knapp Girls. Even in college and even now. And you know what, I love it. I love that I am so blessed, so lucky, to have this person in my life who supports me no matter what. Who makes awesome pancakes. Who cleans the house. Who goes grocery shopping when I am sick (this may not sound like a lot but if you knew Angela you'd know that grocery shopping is one of her least favorite activities in life).
And she's a trooper, she really is. She has had a medical condition her entire life that causes her pain on a daily, hourly basis and she rarely lets on. She has spent more time in doctors offices, hospitals and clinics than you or I may ever experience. She graduated college with an education degree just as the demand for teachers in Michigan was declining but she never quit. She just moved herself across the country, to the border of Mexico, to teach underprivileged gangster kids. And can I just tell you, this was no small adventure for someone with an anxiety disorder. But she did it. And she was awesome at it. To see her with her kids, she's simply remarkable.
And then, when I decided to move to Los Angeles and become a screenwriter, what did she do? She decided to move away from the place she'd made home and support me. Seriously. Who does that? Angela.
We have a running joke that Angela will always live with me. I like to tell her I'll make sure I always have a garage apartment for her. My mom says maybe she can live down the street. But one thing I know for sure, anyone, and I mean anyone, would be changed for life to have Angela in his or her life. I know I have been and I am so thankful that I get to continue my life with her.
Happy 29th Birthday little sister. I love you.
5 comments:
Sweet sweet sweet!
Amwn Dad
Amen Dad
That is so sweet! Happy B-Day to your sis.
This was so touching! I do feel very fortunate to have met the both of you and still call you both friend though I never see you! I remember at first it was just Angela at Wesley and then we were blessed to have you join us as well. I do hope things are going well for you as a screen writer (I'll keep up on your blog, bookmarked now with Angela's), and I do hope Angela solves her medical issues at some point (I think it's the same thing I knew about when we were all at Wesley, what a bummer the doctors haven't solved it yet). Love you both dearly! Take care.
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