As beautiful a post as ever, my friend. Aishlinn if I were a member of the Tribe and was to answer this question, I don't know what I'd say that would be different from what you've said here, for my awareness is indeed the very heart of my life now, and I dare say you've probably elaborated the thoughts of many of us here in this post. To spell out what awareness means to me would for sure seem to require encompassing everything I've written, along with everything I ever will write here. Perfectly put, beautifully succint.
Continued prayers and thoughts of healing for your sister.
Much love,
-Logan