We are so blessed that our children all seem to love each other. Hope's teacher told me often last year how much Hope talked about her sister Hannah, and how good of friends they are. They play together at recess every day!

Some recent exchanges with the girls that illustrate their feelings for one another...

Me, discussing plans for a trip over a recent weekend: "Hannah will go with Dad, and Hope will stay home with me."

Hannah, frantically grabbing and hugging Hope: "But I'm a WRECK without Hope!"

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On Friday, discussing when Hannah would return from her class field trip to Hutchinson...

ME: "Hannah may not get home until after bedtime."

HOPE: "NOOOOOOOO!! I miss her so much I need to squeeze her!"