Sisters are a Blessing

Linda golfing during Anderson Sister Weekend in CA

I have been thinking how blessed I am to have been born into a large family with six girls and two brothers.  Time has changed things for now.  My parents, my brother Wayne, and my sister Barbara are in heaven.  Three of my sisters and my brother Richard live out of state.  Linda is my only sister that still lives in Las Vegas.  It's odd that the Anderson family doesn't seem so large anymore when I think it's just Linda and me in Las Vegas.  I am grateful that she lives here and that we have enjoyed such a nice relationship.

Today Linda and I went to the temple, ate lunch in the temple cafeteria, and then ended our activities with a shopping trip to Target.  Last week she invited me over for dinner with her family.  We have some additional things planned next week as we wind up summer before school starts.  We decided to go to the cemetery and visit the graves of Dad, Mom, and Wayne.  We are also going to have "tea" at a local restaurant next week to celebrate my 60th birthday.  Sometimes over the years I have felt that I really didn't have too many friends, but actually having Linda as my sister has also given me a great friend.  Sisters truly are a blessing!