"Life is lived forward, but understood backward. It is not until we are down the road and we stand on the mountain looking back through the valley that we can appreciate the terrain God has allowed us to scale.” Jill Savage

Sunday, August 04, 2013

Sunday is Sister's Day


SISTERS . . . 





I AM LUCKY NOT TO KNOW!







AND TO MY BLOG SISTERS! 






A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her mother. As they talked about life, about marriage, about the responsibilities of  life and the obligations of adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance upon her daughter..

'Don't forget your  sisters,' she advised, swirling the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. 'They'll be more important as you get older. No matter how much you love your husband, no matter how much you
love the children you may have, you are still going to need sisters. Remember to go places with them now and then; do things with them.''Remember that 'sisters' means ALL the women... your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other women relatives too. 'You'll need other women. Women always do.'

What a funny piece of advice!' the young woman thought. Haven't I just gotten married? Haven't I just joined the couple-world? I'm now a
married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely my husband and the family we may start will be all I need to make my life worthwhile!'

But she listened to her mother. She kept contact with her sisters and made more women friends each year. As the years tumbled by, one after another, she gradually came to understand that her mother really
knew what she was talking about.  As time and nature work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman, sisters are the mainstays of her life.

After more than 50 years of living in this world, here is what I've learned:

THIS SAYS IT ALL:

Time passes.

Life happens.

Distance separates.

Children grow up.

Jobs come and go.

Love waxes and wanes.

Men don't do what they're supposed to do.

Hearts break.

Parents die.

Colleagues forget  favors.

Careers end.

BUT.........

Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open  arms at the valley's end.

Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you....Or come in and carry you out.

Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law,  sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended
family: all bless our life!
The world wouldn't be the same without women, and neither would I.. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the  incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other.

Every day, we need each other still. Pass this on to all the women who help make your life meaningful. 


I just did. 



Thank you God for my sister and my blog sisters.




THE LAUGH:







THE LIFT:


“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”

Dr. Leo Buscaglia 

52 comments:

Denise said...

Amen, you are a precious sister of the heart to me. love you dear.

Preppy Empty Nester said...

GREAT POST, Sandie! Love the sentiment. Sent your link to my non-blogging sista! Have a great Sunday!

MadSnapper said...

nice to meet your sister, where were you when you were all dressed up. I have no blood sister, but a couple of friend sisters and lots of blog sisters

Theresa said...

So true! I love my Sisters and Brothers! I have 3 Sisters and 2 Brothers and I can't imagine life without them:) Have a blessed day dear Sandie! HUGS!

Jeanie said...

I don't have a sister, but I have been fortunate to have some very good sister/friends. I love that my two daughters are the best of friends.

BECKY said...

Hey Sandie! YOU are for sure one of my Sisters!! And it is so true about women's friendships. I know I couldn't survive without my girlfriends! One of my "real" sisters passed away 29 years ago, but I'm so thankful to still have my other sister. We just saw each other last weekend! She and her hubby drove up from Georgia! Hopefully, I'll get back down there sometime fairly soon, and you and I will definitely get together again! Big Hugs!

TexWisGirl said...

extra minutes - ha ha!

yup, i'd be a lonely woman without my sweetest sis.

Rae said...

Beautiful words. I always wanted a sister. My best friend made up for not having one.

Susan said...

Loved it, "sis-tah."

Blogging is wonderful!

Hope your Sunday is fabuloso! Susan

Suzan said...

Love it!! Great to meet your sister!! Hope that she lives close enough for you two to visit often!! Mine is too far away!!
Have a great School year Sandie!!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I love the photos of you and your sister. I know how important she is to you! I have only close girlfriends but some are like sisters to me and you are one of them!
big hugs,
Linda

Pondside said...

As I read this, my phone 'beeped' with a text from my sister, on the opposite coast of the continent. Sisters are, indeed, special!

Love Of Quilts said...

Sweet Post!

Hootin Anni said...

This is deliciously sentimental. I'm passing it on to my own sister whom I celebrate sister's day with her each March 18th...just the two of us!!

Love the hour glass and extra minutes figure too by the way...'cept mine would probably be a month glass with extra hours!!!

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

A toast to all the wonderful sisters in my life! Bloggers and real life ones too!

Rose said...

To all of my sisters out there and especially to you Sweet One!

Hugs,Rose

Sandee said...

My sister is my best friend too. I've also got lots of wonderful chosen sisters too.

Love the laugh. I've got some extra minutes too. Bwahahahahahahaha.

Have a terrific day honey. Big hugs. :)

Cheri said...

This was all good as always but I have to love the "body type," that is me in a nutshell.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Fabulous post today Sandie- and I do love, love, love my sister..she is my best friend.

Ms. A said...

Many, many, too many extra minutes!

Unknown said...

I totally agree with this, i couldn't imagine my life without my sister :D

Cheryl @ TFD said...

I never had a sister, just 2 brothers. My mother told me in later years that I cried when my only cousin was born...a boy! It's a rough world when you are surrounded by males. Haha!

I love the pic of you and your sister all dolled up. Where were you at?

Thanks for being my blog sister! Have a great day!

Marie said...

This is great advice! I have a step-sister that lives in NC. After we move up there I'm looking forward to having a real relationship with her. :) Thanks to blog world I have a few sisters....you being one! :)
Love you!
Marie

Kay G. said...

I have the hour-glass figure with extra HOURS, my sister!! xx

Grandma Bonnie said...

Sisters or Blogging sisters are awesome in my world! That puts you at the top of my list.

Grandma Bonnie said...

Sisters or Blogging sisters are awesome in my world! That puts you at the top of my list.

Adriana Carmen said...

what a lovely post!that's true family is the most important!

Ginny Hartzler said...

Your sister is beautiful!!! Does she live close, do you have any more siblings? I have always wanted a sister my whole life. Being an only child was very lonely.

MunirGhiasuddin said...

I cannot imagine my life without my sister. I have only one daughter and two sons. Some how she is fine without the sister.

MunirGhiasuddin said...

Thank God for blogger sisters like you!

jp@A Green Ridge said...

Sister, thanks for your help and support...:)JP

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Yes sisters are so special all mine are the ones who are blood and the ones who are not all are special

jack69 said...

Even for boys, this is important.
But since you made it the girls thing, I do know a little about that. I married three sisters. YOu got one you got them all. They were a joy to be around, and the best of company. Now they are gone, Sherry and I both miss them.
My older Sister was wonderful but departed the scene too soon. I have Shirl left, We lean on each other, so I still have MY sister.

This is a VERY GOOD POST and subject....
On the road tomorrow!!!

Sally Wessely said...

I so agree with you! The power of sisterhood is underestimated.

Unknown said...

I wouldn't trade my sisters for anything...I would probably do anything for any of my sibs but I would DEFINITELY do anything for my sisters.

Sr Crystal Mary Lindsey said...

Love does make the world go around and sisters, even those who are more than your own natural sisters, are who make your life more bearable.. Love ya sister Sandie. xxxx

Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe said...

The longest relationships you have in your life are with your siblings. Brothers don't keep up and connect as much as sisters. Sisters will usually be there for you from beginning till end. I am blessed with two sisters and a bother and I know that they will always love me no matter what.

Terri D said...

Sisters ARE so important!

Merlesworld said...

So true, a good heart to heart always needs another woman men just don't understand or get uncomfortable.
Merle.........

Lynn said...

You are an awesome blog sister, too! Yes - I am blessed with real life sisters, too. They mean everything.

Melanie said...

Hope you had a great weekend, my sweet blog sister. Please keep Katie in your prayers. She leaves for Mexico at 4AM, and will be gone for ten days.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

I always kind of wished I had a real sister but blog sisters. ..I like that!

Eat To Live said...

I have 2 sisters by blood and lots of bloggie ones. Sisters are so cool!!

Paula said...

Happy sister's day to you too my blog sister.

Starry Dawn said...

Hi Sandie, sister and friend,
Happy Sister's Day, my dear friend! It's always great to find a place where many friends/sisters gather to chat and have a good time. I love the picture of you with your sister.
Unfortunately, I do not have siblings, no brothers, no sisters.
I also have one daughter, but 3 grandchildren. I hope to have great-grandchildren eventually when they grow up, so that I could have a big family. Anyway, I feel that my friends are like my family.
Have a blessed Sunday and week ahead, Sandie, sister and friend!
God bless you, and those you love!
HUGS, Starry.

Starry Dawn said...

Oh, Yes! I love you, sister Sandie!! You are a super friend.

Jim said...

My sister, Lois, is great!! I am glad you are liking your Starry Dawn.

Wicked is nice, I am glad I saw it. They say the book isn't that good.

Did your realize that my Profile Picture is me sitting along the Yellow Brick Road with the Tin Man?
..

Debbie said...

I didn't realize that yesterday was Sisters Day!! I missed the opportunity to do something special.

I loved that story, and it is oh so true.

Optimistic Existentialist said...

My sister is my best friend in the world and she means everything to me. Hooray for sisters :)

Dee said...

You are definitely a blog sister and my sister in Christ. :) I did not get to know my sisters as a sister till later in life....:(

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Sweet blog.....((HUGS)) I'm blessed to be your blog sister. Debby

Marianne (Mare) Baker Ball said...

I love Leo Buscaglia! Read him years ago...so wise. This is a great post and so true! Christ said friendship is the greatest love, and it's true. Romance is temporary, but friendship is forever.