Sisters and Brothers

As I write this, my heart is full.  There is a young girl, that I have known since she was born.  Also her sister.  The older sister has been very ill for the last month and is still in the hospital.  I have been reading her younger sisters blog for the entire time. I am so proud of both of them.
I have an older sister who I also could not even begin to think of living without.  But still you know......the thoughts come in once in a while.  But you have to go in faith like Laura is doing and making the very best of what you have NOW.  I am so glad we have done that too.  So many good times, laughter, tears.  But we have been through it all together.
She has been my rock, my ear, a pain, but most of one of the most important people in my life forever.
When we were little, she was always there to hold my hand (even tho at times a little to tightly) and now we are holding each others hands.  I am no longer the little girl, she had to contend with but the younger sister who she feels she can now depend on.
We had our children close, and had so many good time throughout the years of their growing up.
Then I went through a heartbreaking divorce and she was always there for me.  To listen to me, to keep me going, and for giving that extra love to Erin and Devin.
Laura has spoken of what her Mom told her about family.  I also told Erin and Devin that.  Hold on to each other, because when I am not here anymore, the two of you with your strong love for each other will always be there for each other.
This morning I read Laura's blog and it made me cry.  Then I read the comment my Erin made to Laura.
About remaining close to her brother always and the importance of their relationship.  It truly made me happy
I am in the twilight of my years now, and as I look back.  Life has been good.  There was always just the three of us.  Erin, Devin and myself.  Little money.  But there was always laughter, mixed with a little drama now and then and always Love.  I thank God for my husband, my Sister, my brother, and especially my children.  They have always been my life and I am very proud of both of them.  Thank you Laura for all the wonderful memories you shared of Leslie.  I have been thinking this morning of some of my own.  With my Sister, with Erin and Devin.  The years truly have been good..