Happy Birthday, Schwesterherz!

This post is not about Bolivia, but about a very important person in my life: my dear "little" sister Judit. She is one of the lucky ones that managed to escape the destiny of only having a "real" birthday every 4 years and today is her "special day": Alles alles Liebe zum Geburtstag, kleines Schwesterherz!! Miss you! I wish you all the best from the other side of the globe!

My parents were so nice to bless me with 3 siblings and I don't want to miss any of them. Sometimes it's hard though, to show the people you are living with every day, how much you love and appreciate them. My "middle" sister made a remark in her first mail I got here in Bolivia: "Do you know that the last e-mail I got from you says March 2007?" Wow. Guess she is right. I mean in Germany, we live next door within one house, use the same bathroom, kitchen, piano... but do I really let her know how much I appreciate her? Maybe I should just send her an e-mail through the wall from time to time to let her know that I love her.

Judit doesn't live at home anymore, at least most of the time. It's her forth year at a boarding academy in Austria and she'll graduate this year. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend her graduation. I'm proud of her anyways. Judit, keep going forward without comparing yourself with your older siblings all the time. I'll be always there to help you where I can, but risk going your own ways. You've already started and that is good! You've have grown into an independent young lady who knows what she wants and what not. Thank you for the fun times we had (e.g. in the States... see pic) and the talks about God, guys and goals. Thank you for sharing your sorrows as well as sharing your joy. Thank you for not just being a sister but a friend as well!

I wish you all the best for you finals and for finding the right place for the time after. I wish you a growing relationship with your heavenly Daddy and that He may guide you the right direction in all important decisions in this new year of your life. Welcome in the twenties =)

Love you!
maria

PS: For the rest of you: don't forget to let the most important people in your life know how much you appreciate them! I want to improve on it...