The Sisters
Sarah has looked about 27 years old for a long time now. She's sweet, adventurous, and loves horses and dogs. She has a penchant for odd, arty movies that matches my husband’s tastes exactly. Sarah studied martial arts for a long time and loves beautiful poetry and jewelry. She is married to Brad, a glass blower. Brad is great, laid-back, and easy going. Like me, Brad enjoys knowing the names of things.
Occupation: Math professor
Nanette is courageous and kind. She is the communication nexus for our family. If you really want to know what’s going on, ask her. Nanette is incredibly smart and has great facility for sticking to something till it is really over. It is the only way a single mom could have ever achieved a Masters degree in Engineering. Sociability is one of her innate qualities, which is good because her four kids (Matt, Kaleb, Erika, and Sydney) and all of their friends are frequently at her house. This makes her place an ongoing party to visit.
Occupation: Rocket scientist
Sarah, Nanette and I used to ride horses all over the place. We are the three that mom and dad took camping. I have fond memories of playing card games such as War, Go Fish, and Old Maid for endless hours in the tent. The tent was huge, made of yellow canvas. The light was this golden color and the sound of the trees and water were right outside.
Melinda is smart and funny. She has great facility for words and speaks several languages. She is in school right now working towards a geography degree. Melinda is the chief birder of the family, able to identify a bird in its zippy flight into the trees, usually before I even realize there’s a bird around. She works remotely for Monolithic managing their extensive photograph collection and editing many of their publications.
Occupation: Student, Editor for Monolithic
Rebecca is the life of the party, any party. She is also smart, wise, witty, and wonderful. She will always welcome you to dinner, to spend the night, the day or the week. Rebecca is bold and adventurous, willing to travel and experience life. Although she may be our most cosmopolitan of sisters, she loves the outdoors and camping just as much as the rest of us. Rebecca manages the ever-growing and evolving website for Monolithic. She also edits their videos. Recently she began work on her own non-profit organization to provide safe structures for housing in developing nations. Rebecca is married to Brady who works in promotions/advertising. She has daughter named Hannah.
Occupation: Webmaster for Monolithic, Leader of a Nonprofit
Jessica is determined, smart and kind. She sets her mind on something and gets it done, whether that’s moving hundreds of miles away from her family or finding the perfect present. She loves fine things and people and has a gift for setting the stage for parties, get-togethers and occasions. Reticent about the spotlight, she nonetheless stands out in her own fashionable way. Jessica truly cares about people and wants to help; this shines through in her interactions with others. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Health Promotion and Education
Occupation: Graduate Student
Jamie is sweet and funny. She writes amusing poetry and can charm anyone. She has the gift of being open and friendly. She is only two years older than my daughter Shanna. Jamie loves anime, computer games and fun. Jamie edits pictures. She clears up scratches, erases immovable or objectionable objects and adjusts lighting and backgrounds. She has an artistic eye and a gift seeing the details. She is married to Quinton who works with computers.
Occupation: Photo Editor
I have one other sister; she passed away as a baby. Her name is Julie. Since she was older than I, I didn’t meet her. I don’t have stories that include her, but since we’re a set of ten kids with her I thought you might like to know how.
Jenny
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