My big sister is celebrating another birthday. She may not be excited about growing older, but I am and I'll tell you why.
My sister went away to the Big Apple to study acting right out of high school. It was the first time I can remember that we hugged (expect when I was a baby I guess). It was when she left that I really started to want to have a good relationship with her. I wrote her a few harsh letters telling her what I bad sister she was and she wrote me back some of the kindest words I've ever read. I still keep those letters and read them in times of low self esteem. (I would have given written some in my blog but I've packed that box already!)
Every year since then I've watched my sister develop into the most wonderful sister, friend, and mother. She was blessed with an extraordinary husband, two beautiful girls, and two handsome boys. She has taught me compassion, organization, edict, and sisterhood. Not only has every year brought my sister growth, but it has also brought her closer to me. She and I have grown so much closer since her exodus at 18. Thank you Mommk and Happy Birthday!
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I was just about to call you but now I will have to wait a while until I stop crying. I hope you're ready for your road trip little sis. The rest of your life is just waiting for you out there...
*cue the Jessica Simpson song that is still in my head from this morning* These boots are made for walking...Strut yourself, come on, hey ya’ll come on, come see something, uh huh, uh huh, can’t touch, can I get a hand clap, for the way I work my back.
Tick tock, all around the clock, drop it, push ya tush like that, can I get a Sooey, can I get a Yee-haw!
Thanks for the heartfelt post. You made me smile inside and out:-)
That's swell of you, Cowgirl. Momma K IS special.
I had a similar "hate you/love you" relationship with my brother. Now, it's all love.
My brother and I did not become close till I went away to college (1990). Unfortunately, he passed in 1994. I always am grateful that we finally stopped fighting and started to actually become friends. I always value those times. It is good that you and MommaK could come to that as well. You never know when life could be taken from you.
I had a rocky period with my oldest sister, too (being the youngest of three girls) and we now are very close.
Sisterhood is the BEST!
And so is your big sis!
Hoss told me to read your blog. My cousins' wife just moved to Nashville to make it big in music too. Hope you both make it!
Also hope that my two daughters can stop fighting long enough to become friends, like you and MommaK have.
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