My younger sister Ruth had a birthday today.  She is 54 years young!  She is the 4th child of 9 children born to Elden and Marcine Price.  I was so happy to have a little sister!  As a very young girl I was excited that mom and dad brought home this gift and of course I thought she was just for me!  Ruth was a beautiful little girl and has grown to be a beautiful woman and mother.

Ruth Ellen Price

Ruth loved to be outdoors, weeding the garden, playing in our huge sand pile, riding our horse, anything that would take her outside.  she even loved to get up at crazy early hours to help dad with irrigation.  She still loves the out of doors and nature.

Ruth LOVES her family!  She is very devoted to her children, siblings and especially her Dad and Mom.  Ruth is the mother of 4 beautiful children.  She has raised her children Jeremy, Ryan, KasiJo and Terry.  Each one is a carbon copy of their mother - who love life, God, nature, family and each other.  They love to be together and lend support to one another.

Ruth and Dad - Salt Lake Marathon

Race completed!

The very first year of The Salt Lake Marathon my sister Ruth walked with our Dad and completed the marathon.  We as a family were so proud standing at the finish line with tears running down our cheeks as they completed their goal!  It was an incredible journey for all of us to witness this unconditional love for her dad to be his partner in his desire to FINISH THE RACE.  And our Dad was the oldest participant to finish at the age of 78 and was featured in newspaper and magazine articles. 

Ruth Price - Sedona Arizona 2009

I love my sister with all my heart!  She is my best friend, my confidant, my hero.  She loves what she does as a business owner, massage therapist and health and wellness coach.  She has come through some tough times, but she always walks through to the other side.  I think the past couple years the twinkle in her eyes and the easy laughter have returned.  My daughter Amanda said it best - My Aunt Ruth is happier now that I have seen her in a long time.  Happy Birthday little sister!  I love you so much!

Written June 10, 2010 - Posted June 11, 2010