Braiden

Dearest Angel Brother,

Man, What a day.. I won't go into that. But all I can say is that I just have this image in my head of you with grandpa and grandma Gillespie, and uncle Mike, pleading with Heavenly Father to rush to Kelly and Robb's side.

I think he allowed you to do so, obviously. Thank you for being a guardian angel. Needless to say, I'm sure your birthday was a little different this year than it has been in the years past. But, Happy Birthday!! I can't believe your 28 years old.

I miss you. A lot. I wish I could know how your life is, and just catch with you for one day. Which is why I have made it a tradition to write you these letters each year. If we could catch up for one day... wether it be in heaven or on earth... I would tell you....

I am happier than I ever have been. I am married to the man of my dreams. I thank Heavenly Father for giving me him every day. He is patient, He is kind, he puts up with me, he spoils me, and you would love him. I wish you could have the chance to be his brother in law.  Mom and Dad adore him as well... finally. I think they had a hard time with him bringing me all the way the island, but they are warming up to the idea after 2 years.

We want children. I hope you are taking care of them for us. I know they are up there, I know you love your nieces and nephews and I am comforted in knowing that. It keeps me going.

I would tell you how proud I am of Jenson. He is amazing, and just arrived in the Dominican. He is prepared, and ready to serve.

Marlie is really growing up. She is talented, funny, and keeps mom and dad on their toes. She is only 13, but acts like she is 22 years old. She is finally the "Principal's Daughter" and I think she hates it just like we all did. She is spoiled, of course. She definitely has the youngest child syndrome and is not afraid to admit it.

Huston and I will both graduate college Dec. 15, 2012. Thats only 10 more months. Time is going by way too fast. We plan to move back home to Arizona, but who knows where life will take us. I am motivated to receive a Master's degree in Social Work, i just have no idea where our life is going at the moment, and its pretty scary. We have a lot to figure out this year.

I would follow by asking you multiple questions. How are you? Tell me what you can about Heaven? How often do you get to visit? Are you married? Do you have children? I can't wait to meet them someday. I have always dreamed of having a "Sister-in-Law" its hard to believe that could be happening sometime in the next five years, if Jenson ever decides to like girls. Haha. How is the family!?

Anyways.. I really wish we could catch up someday. I miss you brother. I hope you are taking good care of the family at this time. I hate being stuck on this rock right now, but I have been so comforted somehow. I have not been left alone.

I love you.

Happy Birthday. Someday Ill buy you lunch, my treat. Sibling friendship is extremely important to me, I can imagine us never skipping a beat and picking up right where we left off, Even though i bugged the crap out of you as a toddler. I can assure its different  now, we can be friends.

Love your Sister