Today, and every day, I am so grateful to call Kathy, Robert's sister, a friend. Right from the start she has always been so kind and loving, and as soon as the nephews and nieces started showing up (bing bing bing..............bing), she has been a most wonderful doting Aunt Kathy. "Where did you get your nice sweater? Did someone knit that for you?" "Yes, my Aunt Kathy!" These works of art have been sported by my children since they were wee chubby ones, a physical reminder of how much she loves them. But we don't love Kathy just for her gifts, although she does have a knack for gift-giving. Kathy has made a real effort to be a part of our life and I am so very grateful for that. I am also grateful for the incredible example of 'in sickness and in health' that Kathy has been since her husband, Greg, had a stroke a few years back. I am not sure how gracefully I might handle it if something similar ever happens to Robert, but watching Kathy has provided me with a blueprint of what that can look like. When Kathy comes to visit, we always have a super time, playing games, doing 'concerts' and 'shows' (she can walk on her hands.), sometimes fabulous outings to beautiful places and ballets, and really nice long visits about life (and helicopters). She just called the other day to ask if she could bring Robert's elderly aunt for a visit. (Of course!) I am always impressed with the planning and care she puts into her visits (planning ahead is a forte of hers---->awe.) And we always have a really good time. Thanks for being such a beautiful bright being, Kathy!
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