I have 2 sisters – both older than myself and we have exactly 4 years between each of us. A number of years ago (over 10) we had a falling out and did not communicate for a very long time. The oldest sister Betty and I did contact each other about 4 years ago and started to talk briefly with each other about once every 6 months. I had no communication whatsoever with my middle sister Nancy. The only time I would hear about something going on with her and her husband Barry would be through my mother.
I decided this year at Christmas to reach out to both of them and invite them to spend Christmas with us. They both accepted and I was thrilled to say the least. It was a time of many tears as we reunited and we had a great time with alot of laughs. We also made a pact to stay in touch on a regular basis. We have lost so many years and they are difficult to try to make up and the unfortunate part is we were so close as kids and young adults and really looked out for each other during some trying times in our lives. My biggest fear was that we would not become close again and something terrible would happen and we would never get the opportunity to share what only sisters can share between each other. I’m glad that isn’t the case and we are all working very hard to talk and get together and we are all Happy Happy Happy about this.
Nancy has to have some surgery on Thursday morning so I am going to Brampton tomorrow so that I can take her to the hospital for her day surgery and then take her home after the surgery. I wanted to do this for a number of reasons but mostly to show my sister that I love her and care for her and wanted to be there with her.
The layout I have above was one I did for Betty. I also did one for Nancy and myself. The photos are of us as children (Betty is on the left, I’m in the middle and Nancy is on the right). I was one, Nancy was 5 and Betty was 9. At Christmas Dan took alot of pictures of us but I really wanted one of us sitting in the same order as we were when we were kids. It’s a layout I will treasure forever.
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Great layout! I hope everything goes well on Thursday! I will be thinking of you!
Heather, it took alot of inner strength & guts to make the first move and reach out to your sisters. Good for you! Dealing with cancer for the past two years with both my husband & mother-in-law (who also lives with us), I’ve realize how life can throw unexpected surprises and how we mustn’t waste our precious time.
Marie
Heather, that’s a great story and a beautiful layout. Your reconciliation is a great gift for all 3 of you.
Laurie
p.s. you sure look alike!