I wish...

As I was recently reading the various blogs posted by my family members I thought about how every member of my family is amazing and a powerful example in my life. I thank you each.

I wish I was able to be as honest and as strong as my sister Kelly.

I wish I could be as artistically talented as my sister Emily.

I wish I could be as intelligent and verbally gifted as my brother Shawn R.

I wish I could be as humble and controlled as my dad, Ray.

I wish I had the discipline and control of my brother John.

I wish I approached the spirituality and obedience of my brother Scott L.

I wish I could be everyones best friend like my sister Terri.

I wish I had the passion and excitement of my mother, Bonnie.

I wish I had the positive outlook on life and ability to smile through tribulation like my brother Scott B.

I wish I had the ability to completely change the direction of my life for the better and never stumble like my mother.

I wish I made my wife continually happy as my brother Jerod does his.

I wish I was the parent that my sister Jenny is.

I wish I could have been as dedicated to achieving my educational and career goals as my brother Tristan.

I wish I could blog and be as talented photographically as my sister Amy.

I wish I could be as disciplined and financially responsible as my sister Julie.

I wish I could remember the birthdays of each of my family members and make them feel important like my father does - without fail.

I wish I could be as dedicated to my career as my brother Rick and be as good a fisherman.

I wish I could be as surprising and adventurous as my sister Molly tackling goals such as a marathon.

I wish I could be as gifted dramatically as my sister Ginger.

I wish I could be instantly liked by all who meet me like my brother Jeff.

I wish I could be as comfortable and look as good in mascara as my brother Shawn - enjoying every aspect of life.

I wish I could be as talented with my hands mechanically as my brother Roy.

I wish I could be as intelligent and deep as my sister Falicia.

I wish I could have pursued the career I most wanted like my brother Dave no matter how difficult it was in the beginning.

I wish I could approach being the Christlike person my wife is.

... I could have mentioned so many more things about each of you but simply posted the first thing that came to my mind.

I so love having each of you in my life. Together, you make one amazing example! Thank you.