I just wanted to take a second and tell my sister how much i love her. I am so greatful for the opportunity we had to live so close to each other this last year and for the friendship we were able to build.
Alma as we grew up I was not always the nicest to you. You were so perfect and so spiritual and so smart and I was a lost cause. I was so jealous of you. You tried so hard to help me be good and it just went in one ear and out the other. I remember you writing me from that summer program you went to at BYU and you bore your testimony to me. You will never know how much impact that had on my live. Time went one and our lives began to change, there was a long period in time where i thought we had lost you forever, but on my mission I learned the miracle of forgivness and the power of repentence. I saw the Atonement work in the lives of the people I taught and saw them change their lives and put away their sins. I knew then that it is never too late and I made a promise to myself that I would never lose hope for you and Andre.
Alma this last year meant so much to me. Being able to rebuild our friendship and getting to know you all over again meant the world to me. I remember as Jason and I were praying to know if moving back to San Antonio was right, besides getting out of debt, you were the biggest reason. I remember one day as i was mopping the floor, i had my itunes on shuffle and "walk tall you're a daughter" came on. Tears filled my eyes and the Spirit said, as if someone wispered in my ear, "She's going to be ok". I bursted into tears and sat down and said a prayer.
I am forever greatful that you are my sister. I have learned so much from you. As i watch you make these changes in your live my heart is so full. I am so proud of you. You have no idea the blessings that await you. The Atonement is real and with the power of repentence you can get rid of all that bagagge holding you down. Alma I love you with all my heart! Thank you for all you have done for me and the example you are. You are simply AMAZING!
