Why Audrey is my Favorite Sister!

I guess because today is my sister, Audrey's birthday, it is only fitting that I write about her. She is my oldest sister of five. She was like a second mother to me when I was growing up. In fact it was Audrey who walked with my mother (who was in labor with me) to the neighbors to call the doctor to come and help deliver me. She was probably close to 13 at the time and held a lot of responsibilities around the house. It was pretty common for most of my older brothers and sisters to take a lot of responsibility for chores, housecleaning, cooking and of course looking out after us younger brats. She was always there with lots of hugs and encouragement. She was the one who taught me how to print my name. She was going to school to become a teacher at the time. She eventually taught school at one of the local one room country schools in our area. When she married Myron, I cried so hard that I embarrassed myself. I made Emily cry as well and she was the flower girl. Marvin called me a cry baby and made fun of me. I just remembered thinking that we would never see her again. She was getting married and moving to Cashton area. We didn't do a lot of local travelling back then. I know it sounds silly now that I write that. Audrey and Myron raised five intelligent and successful kids. I spent a lot of time staying with them and babysitting some and helping Audrey around the house.
When Myron grew gravely ill with cancer, I stayed overnight the night before he died. It was very hard to see him suffer and to see her hurt for him. They were a very amazing couple. It was difficult for me to see her left behind. Audrey has done well for herself. She kept her job and worked at the Westby Elementary School until retirement about a year ago. She is very intelligent and independent. She enjoys many hobbies and has a good friend who keeps her on the go. She has lots of adorable grandchildren and keeps herself busy making blankets/quilts for them. Is it any wonder why she is my favorite sister?