Thank you Kris!

Kris is my sister-in-law. She is married to my brother Chuck. I have known her more than half my life. She is one of the most sincere people I know. Charity is her mantra, she will give and give and never expects anything in return. She will always ask if she help or if she can bring something to a "get together." If a baby is crying, she is the first one to try and calm them down. If I am desperate for a babysitter, she will change her plans to help me out. I will never forget on my wedding day, she flew in with Chuck to surprise me. She walked into my mom's room where I was getting ready, I broke down in tears when I saw her. She said "I couldn't miss this day. I had to be here." She has been such a wonderful friend to me for so many years and I know I haven't thanked her enough for all she has done for me.

When Max was born I went through one of the hardest times of my life, going through the week without Troy (he was out of town on business). I don't know what I would have done without my wonderful support system of my mother, Karen, Kristen, and the rest of my friends and family. The week after Max came home, I think the enormity of the situation, along with extreme hormonal issues hit me all at once. I had a complete breakdown and was sobbing uncontrollably. It was Valentine's Day and I was feeling so overwhelmed. Just then Kris walked in with a casserole dish in her hand. She said "I just wanted to bring you dinner." She saw my face and asked "what's the matter?" I broke down. She hugged me and cried with me until I felt better. I can't even tell you how many times she has laughed with me and cried with me. We have been through so much together. Kris, I just want you to know how much I love you and appreciate you for all you do. You do so much for everyone in our family, tirelessly entertaining the "in-laws" always treating us as if we were anything but "in-laws." You are always running around making sure everyone is having a good time. I don't think I have ever seen you in your own pool! I just wanted you to know I notice. You are an amazing woman and I am so blessed to have you in my life.