Emily Marie.

This little girl...



...was born when I was 1 1/2 years old. (I don't remember a single day without her.)

This little girl...



...is not only my little sister. She is my twin, in every way.

This little girl...



...is not so little anymore.

My baby sister, my twin, my brudder, is graduating from college tomorrow. I couldn't be prouder of her...she did it in three years, my friends. A 20-year-old college graduate, ready to take on the world.

My brudder, I adore you and I can't wait to celebrate with you tomorrow!



Thank you for being my best friend.

"When sisters stand shoulder to shoulder, who stands a chance against us?" -Pam Brown

A Milestone.

I just conducted a 20-piece orchestra in an entire musical while playing the piano.

I wish there were words to describe how I am feeling... I don't really think anyone could understand how huge this is for me, and what a huge fear I have overcome.

I cried on my way home, because amidst the chaos and stress of the last month, I just did something that I have never done before. Something I was always too afraid to try - because I thought I was incapable.

And I did it. And even better than that... I did it well.

I rarely say "I am proud of myself." But tonight, I am. I am so proud of myself.

And I am so proud of my students. They are my laughter, my sanity, and my joy.

And I have realized they know me better than most people in my life, and love me unconditionally and more deeply and openly than I have ever thought was possible. I am humbled every day at how loved I feel when I come home from work.

Is that not ridiculous? I come home from working feeling loved.

I am so, so blessed.