Just a quick happy birthday to my baby sister, Fatima!

Last week, Ben and I went to go pick her up where she works. She works at a community for children and adults with developmental disabilities. In the two years that she's worked there, this was the first time that I've actually had a chance to see where she goes every day.

Two weeks ago, if you were to ask me who the strongest sister was, I would have said Fatima. When our mother was sick in the hospital, it was Fatima who came every day with my Father to help take care of her. Even though she's the baby of the family, she has been our strength, the one who has been through the most.

After meeting her 'kids' and seeing what she does, day after day, I'm even more impressed by her character and her will. It's not an easy job working with people with developmental disabilities. It's tiring physically as well as mentally. I know that I would have a hard time doing it. However, Fatima does it with a smile on her face, and it's obvious how much she loves her kids and how much they love her. She is making a difference in so many lives.

So happy birthday, once again, little sister. I am so proud of the woman you've become, even though I know you're still a boozing whore during the weekends. You're making a difference, and Mommy would be proud. I love you!

...and Claudine, I'm proud of you, too, if you're reading this and thinking, "what about me, bitch?!?!"

Posted by Yano at May 21, 2007 12:00 PM

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