My sister Winona has had to endure a lot because I was such a pesty little sister.

At night I always wanted her to pat my hand until I fell asleep. Being the good sister she is, she did night after night for a very long time.

She would pat and pat until she thought I was asleep, just when she thought it was safe to stop I would start on her again to continue. She would get so tired of doing it night after night, but for some reason she kept doing it. I think our Momma made her do it.

I am so thankful she was there for me when I needed her to assure me that everything was fine.

We are both grown up now, and live in different states.

There are a lot of nights I can't sleep now. I think it's because I miss my sister patting my hand to help make me sleep.

I know how annoying I was then, and still can be that way now. I just want her to know how much her touch means to me.

I love you Winona with all my heart, and thank you for being there all my life.