Today is my little sisters birthday, and today a friends of mine, lays her sister to rest.
I wasn't planning on doing a post today...but knowing that while my family celebrates, another family is saying goodbye, got me thinking how very lucky we both are...
We got to have sisters.
Growing up, I think I took having a sister for granted...I wish I had sat back, and realised that I had a 'built in friend' for life...no matter what.
I am just so thankful, that as we got older together, I realised how lucky I am.
We have gotten to share all the important things in life together.
We still annoy each other. We still fight.
But we will always laugh together, and we can still just be together.
Her children are like my own, and she will love mine like they are hers.
To my friend Wan, today as I celebrate my sister, know that I will be thinking and praying for you and your sister. Celebrate each and every moment you both shared.
Today, and everyday, I will be forever grateful for my sister.
24 comments:
What a beautiful post.
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This is the only reason that I would consider having another child. My sister and I are also extremelly close and how can I not give my daughter the opportunity to have that. It is also the reason that if asked I say I would not mind another daughter (I would actually prefer it) Not that I don't love my brother VERY much, but sisters are different.
@Shayne..nope I havent read, will look it up. Thanks!
@Pamela...i couldnt agree with you more :-)
What a beautiful post Hayley!! I got all teary eyed just reading it! Im so sorry for your friend's loss. I cant imagine how it must be to say goodbye like that to one's sister(s). Ive got two, and cant imagine my life without them!!!!! yes, they drive me up the wall sometimes, but life without them....unthinkable!
Beautiful Hayley - I would absolutely love to have a sister who was my confidante & partner in crime like yours - it is such a blessing & great that you appreciate each other so
well - I am surely a Trillionaire, cos I have 3 sisters!!!
This makes me kinda sad that my daughter does not have a sister.... but then, she does have 2 brothers, and I never had a brother! So I guess this makes us even?? x
How sad for your friend.
I have always wanted a sister. This is one of the reasons I'm happy that I only have boys. The have each other...if you know what I mean
Aw, that is such a sweet post. It must be awesome to have a sister x
Thanks for this one it made me think how lucky I am to have two sisters.
What a stunning post! I love my sister!
What a beautiful post, and thoughts go to your friend.
I don't have a sister, but thankfully have been blessed with a friend who is like one.
What a beautiful post, and thoughts go to your friend.
I don't have a sister, but thankfully have been blessed with a friend who is like one.
Stunning post and so true. I have FOUR sisters, but are very close to only one of them.
I always feel that I miss out so much on not having siblings.
The older we get, the more we also appreciate our sisters.
I am glad I have one!
I have always wanted a sister.. So glad you have a great relationship with yours. And so sorry to your friend that just lost hers.
Cool post!I'm glad I've got a sister, got 2 brothers too so guess I get the best of both worlds!
Lovely post! I don't have a sister, but my two brothers are the best! I always wanted a sister of my own but I was blessed with three great sister's-in-law!
Sorry - posted same comment twice!
Hayley! I've just seen that I'm on your blogroll - thank you. Really, you've brought tears of happiness to my eyes. Loveanhugs Helen
Although I don't have a sister I have a brother - we are very close - and this post struck a chord with me as although he is in Australia - I don't ever want to lose him.
what a beautiful post.
What a great post - and I agree, sisters are awesome. I adore mine and feel sorry that my daughter wont have a sister. Its a special bond.
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