Happy Birthday Elena!

Today is my sister's birthday. I feel blessed to have her as my sister. She's always been someone I admire. When I was younger I always wanted to be like her. My sister Ines and I were so jealous of her. She had the looks, the clothes, the boys and more friends than we could hope for.

She's had a lot of trials in her life, but has endured them with grace and dignity. She's been the greatest example of gospel living I have ever seen. Her faith in God has always been a part of her life, but has been willing to share it with others including her family.

She is the pioneer in our family. She was the first to be baptized in the church and Ines and I followed her example. Our brother Marco followed in the same direction.

These are the fruits of her faith. A wonderful husband and an abundance of beautiful spirits that bring her an abundance of joy! I know that she feels richly blessed.

A more devoted mother and grandmother you couldn't find anywhere. She will go to the ends of the earth for her children. Even when things were hard she would do what needed to be done to provide for her family. Perfect she is not, but honest and devoted to her family she has always been. I saw her struggle as single mother, but never giving up. I saw her rise up from a job that didn't pay much to working as a teller in a bank, to better jobs always trying to provide for her children. All along staying steadfast in the gospel.


Her love is unconditional and her arms always ready to receive and welcome you in.
Her heritage is very important and she works hard on keeping that connection with family. She's made a few trips to Honduras to visit our Aunt and family still there. Her visits help the rest of us stay close to our roots. Something I appreciate very much. Their needs is something she doesn't overlook and tries to help them as much as she can. She has been a great Tia to my children. Always making them things and being there for important events in their lives.
As a sister she has been very good to me and has always been there for me. Supported me in all the important times in my life. I love her deeply and know that she thinks more about the needs of others than she does her own.
I wish I could be there to celebrate her special day, but since I can't this is the next best thing.
So, Elena I love you very much I'm grateful to have you in my life and wished daily I could be closer so we could have more sister time. I hope you have a wonderful day! I know your heart is always in the right place. Thanks for all that you do. I know that you never expect anything in return but I hope that the Lord will continue to bless you with many more wonderful blessings. You surely deserve them.
Even though you wouldn't let my kids pour syrup on more than just the top pancake, they still love you and it makes for a good story. You're an awesome sister! Thanks for always being there for us. We love You!!