Kousin Kim -

I have been putting this off for a little bit now, trying to think of the perfect things to say... but after the day I had yesterday, seems apporpriate to put it out there now.

My cousin Kimber has always been a role model to me, even when she maybe shouldnt have ;) point is tho, she was always someone I looked up to. A lot of firsts, I shared with her...

First time I ever jumped into the provo river and went down the "rainbow slide"

First time I ever held a snake

First time I ever snuck out

First time I ever went toilet papering

First time I ever played Mexican Boarder Patrol

First time I ever "hearted" someone's yard

First time I ever chased a herd of cows

First time I ever got chased by a herd of cows

First time I ever tried out for modeling

First time I ever ran thru a clothing store and picked out clothes for OTHER people to try on

First time I ever waited in line so early in the morning for a sale at a clothing store

First time I ever ran up and down a parking lot to see how fast I could run

First time I played phase 10

She was also there...

The first time I ever had a neice

The first time I ever bullied Kami(im sure of it)

The first time I ever hid up stairs and forced someone else to see if that door was the right apartment

The first time I had a best friend turn her back on me and just walk away

The first time I ever played Gestures



Kim was there the day my best friend lost her sister, and she held me so close and didnt let go until I was done crying. She took care of me when I was too weak and scared to drive. She distracted me when she knew that nothing happy was going thru my mind. And tonight, she was there for me again when I broke down and couldnt hold on to a shed of light. She stood up for me when appropriate and held me when I was ready to fall. "So while I might not be able to make it better ... I can be a shoulder to cry on and a friend to veg out and eat junk food with." She openly admitted that she might not have all the answers, but even with that being the case, she wouldnt give up on me.

Its just a bonus that she happens to be fun to be around!!

Love you Kim. Glad you helped me grow up to be who I am now. Thanks for EVERYTHING!!