My amazing sister

My sister Jill deserves special mention today because she just won the election to Treasurer at the Development Workshop where she is employed. I'm so proud of her! Apparently the mayor of Idaho Falls showed up to the ceremony to award her a certificate for her new position.

She told me last night that she had to type her speech on a computer, and read it to her peers. She won by a slim margin, in her words by "just a hair". She also told me that she's nervous about the challenge because she doesn't do well with change or with new people. And she reminded me how bull-headed she can be. I'm sure she'll do great!

Jill suffers from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a condition that affects her mental development. But that doesn't stop her from tearing it up. I'm so proud of her. She lives a full life, always involved in something new. Despite her handicap, she stays involved in my life. I get a letter from her about once a month or so. She never forgets the important moments in my life, and always takes time to put me in my place (notice what she called me on the back of her picture).


Way to go girl! I love you.