One person who has had an important impact in my life, but who I’ve never taken the time to acknowledge properly, is my sister.
When I think of her, I think of a beautiful, radiant smile, a welcoming hug, sincerity and love.
The occasion of my 50th birthday is a perfect example of Arlene’s caring nature and thoughtfulness. Her trip of 400 miles to come to our home and wish me a happy birthday was the best gift I could have received. But wait….that’s not all. Added to the enjoyment of her company was a gift she made that I will always treasure. I remember opening this gift and being filled with love and appreciation for this wonderful person I am fortunate enough to call my sister. Looking at the memory album she had created with her graceful, talented hands, it was evident that many, many hours had been spent sorting through and selecting the perfect pictures to create a chronicle of my half a century of being her little sister. The photos were colorfully framed and included captions to add even more sentimentality.
Flipping through the pages of my life brought back a flood of memories and emotions, none as great as the love I felt at that time, and still do, for my big sister. When I grow up, I want to be just like her!
Hi Wendy, congrats on getting the blog set up!
Jackie
By: jackieamsden on April 22, 2008
at 2:41 pm
Hi Wendy,
I enjoyed reading your posting about your gratitude towards your sister and the special effort she made to celebrate your 50th birthday. I loved your teasing at the end – that you want to grow up just like her. It made me think that while you spoke of the tender aspect of your relationship, you also have fun together! Reading about her efforts with the memory album and your recognition of how much time and effort she spent on it made me marvel at the close relationship between sisters. I only have one brother and while we’re close, it does seem to be a different relationship than some sisters enjoy together.
While reading through your entry, I was curious about where your sister travelled from, the season she travelled in and maybe a little bit of a description on the memory book and what your first thoughts were when you realized what it was.
I look forward to reading more of your writing!
By: Joanne on April 25, 2008
at 5:40 pm
Hi Wendy,
Sorry that I have taken so long to respond.
I really enjoyed your description of your sister coming all that way to make your day special. It reminds me of the relationship that I have with my sister.
The warm and loving emotions that you evoked in your writing were very inviting. I felt that I was wrapped up in the moment with you and your sister. Your story reminds us of the those simple, loving moments in our lives that are important to cherish
Thank you for sharing your writing with us.
By: Jaya on May 6, 2008
at 3:49 am
After reading your post I realised that actually I have never ever taken out time to thank my sisters just for being my sisters. Whatever, I am today is all because of them and I never even acknowledged it. I always took them for granted- but not anymore. Thanks for sharing this feeling and thanks for making me realise…..
By: Parasar Priyanka Sharma on November 7, 2008
at 6:20 pm