May. 22, 2007 - Birthdays
Thirty-three years ago today, my life drastically changed. I was almost 7 years old, and my mom gave birth to my sister. She is my best friend. We've been through so much together. We've shared tears and heartache. We have grieved through our parents' divorce, the loss of our grandparents, and other personal problems. We've shared so many laughs. So many things that no one would understand but us. Often, when we are together, we don't even have to speak. We just know what we are thinking.
Eight years ago today, my life changed again. I gave birth to my first daughter! She joined my husband, son and I at 6:50 AM on my sister's 25th birthday. What a special time it was. What a special time it still is. She has had a wonderful birthday. My sister always takes her for the afternoon and they do something special. They both love it!
Tonight when they returned from their birthday outing, I served them both a steak dinner. My mom was here, so were all of our other children. We laughed and played and watched the kids play. How do they grow so quickly? Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday I was bringing home my daughter from the hospital. I want to remember today. I want to remember the sound of her laugh. I want to remember my sister's smile. I want to treasure these things in my heart. When I am old, I want to reflect on the lives of these I love so dearly and remember that I, too, am loved.
Father, thank you for these wonderful gifts you have given me!
Psalm 118:24
24This is the day which the LORD has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Comments
May. 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by teachingmisssmartypants
How special that your sister and daughter share a birthday. I am also 7 years older than my sister. We don't have a very close relationship, but that will hopefully change as she gets older. She just graduated college and lives a very different lifestyle.
May. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PumpkinsMomma
that is so neat that they share a birthday and celebrate together!
I know what you mean about them growing up. I'm missing the baby stage!
marie
Jun. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by wrongwaywendy
How wonderful that they share their birthdays in that way. Your daughter will have terrific birthday memories.
Jun. 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MishinIA
That is so neat. I always wanted a sister. I pray that my daughters will have a relationship like you have with your sister.
Mish
