Kate…

So I was thinking the other day of people who inspire me, I have a few names that come to mind but I have to say most of all it would be my sister Kate.

Growing up we were pretty much inseparable, she has been like a second mum to me and always has my back. We use to spend hours playing playmobil, animals, watching movies, chatting and messing around. In some ways we can bring out the worst in each other (Mum, Dad & Sarah can confirm this) if we get together we mess around and make each other laugh, still to this day and that’s one of my favourite things about her! She can maybe come across quite strong and you will never win an argument with her (Tom knows what I mean) but deep down she has the biggest most caring heart and will go to extreme lengths to protect the people she loves.

 If she has her mind set to do something she will do it, from a young age she wanted to be a midwife so worked hard at school, went to college and then moved to London to study. She lived alone in some dodgy parts of London, she never complained about it she just got on with it because she wanted to achieve her dream. Determined is a word I would use to describe her, nothing is too big to get in the way of what she wants, she now has a second degree and is a health visitor and passionate about making a difference to mothers/babies lives.

She will be there for you when you need a helping hand, need a second opinion or just a shoulder to cry on, she has always been protective over me and I can’t thank her enough for always being there when I need her. Did we annoy each other when we were younger?! Of course what sisters don’t squabble but we never fought for long and back to being besties straight away. She was always fun to wind up and annoy (still is) but we work best when we annoy people together!

She went through one of the hardest things 2 years ago, she went into labour 8 weeks early and little Rosie had to stay in hospital for 3 weeks, she was so strong for her and for Tom. I can’t imagine the fear and sadness she must have felt at the time to not be able to hold and take little Rosie home, but she didn’t complain she just got on with it. She spent every minute she could with Rosie during this time, running on lack of food and sleep just so she could spend as much time as she could with her, I went over to see Rosie and Kate and it was just heart-warming to see the love Kate had for her.

She’s an amazing mum to Rosie, she’s nearly 2 now and just the happiest kid ever! She does everything she can to give Rosie the best childhood, spends time with her, takes her to the park, takes her on holiday and takes her out for days! So pretty much an amazing sister and mum!