30 Day Challenge: Day 5

Day 5-Your siblings

The one and only, my brother Matt. Matt is one of a kind in every aspect of the word. I was his punching bag (literally) for the first half of my life. I would swear that his sole purpose in life was to annoy the crap out of me. We are 4 years apart, with him being the oldest....and did he ever use that to his advantage. We weren't all that close growing up.... we probably spent more time fighting than anything. But, as many brothers and sisters do....we came around and are pretty close now. Matt could talk your ear off for hours (and he has to me several times), he can make me laugh for his crazy ways and even crazier outlooks on life, and he's good about being there when you need him. Because, lord knows....if he needs YOU....he will call 84,733 times in one hour to reach you. I would definitely say persistence is his strong suit.

Probably one of my favorite things about my brother now, is to watch the man he has become. It makes me so very happy when I watch him interact as a loving husband and father. I am so thankful for those blessings he brought in my life ( a wonderful sister in law and niece!!)

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