A Temporary Sister

               I've grown up in a large family (7 kids) and i have loved being around them. Sometimes more than others. For several years there were always people around the house, and i just got used to that, but recently, now that everyone has moved out, i have been lonely! This last December we got the opportunity to house a girl who is about 27, and working at Manhattan Christian College! After being the only child at home for a whole semester, Lindsey moved in to our basement. She is a joy to have around! She is like a sister to me when mine are all away. She loves to play games and hang out, and she also loves to work out! Every morning at 5 am, she wakes up to go to the KSU rec center and run, then she comes home, takes a shower, and goes to work. Every day! I could not imagine doing that. It is also nice to have her around when we go on trips, because she loves our animals and takes good care of them. Lindsey works at MCC as an athletic academic advisor. Basically, she works with students who are struggling to keep their grades up or athletes who have problems with their courses or grades. She invests so much time in her students, and is a great role model and helper for them. She brings that back home, too! She is always eager to help out around here or wanting to learn the newest recipe I make or whatever it is. It is so fun to have another girl here while my sisters are at college. We are blessed to be able to have Lindsey stay with us!