Sisters!
(Tracy, Mom and me)
Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other. ~Carol Saline
Doesn’t this sound like a great book?? It is, so be sure to pick up your copy today!
My sister and I are over three years apart (YES! she’s older). And although I was the pesky little sister (again…according to her–) we have always remained close. She was there cheering me on when I said, ‘I think I’m having a kid’ to ‘I think I want to write a book.’ Four kids and four books later, she is still cheering me on. (plus cheering all my kids on with all their million sporting activities.)
When we owned a business together, she would say ‘you can’t fire me and I’m not quiting.’ Isn’t that soooo true about sisters? My sister and I have a bond that goes beyond any relationship I have ever had or will ever have. We can finish each others sentences, discipline each other kids (though I am the cool Aunt) and just laugh over a cup of coffee.
In the end, she isn’t just my sister, she’s my best friend!
Your HERculean task:
What is your relationship with your sister?
About Tonya
I don’t have a sister. But my Brother is married to your sister, so I do get to share yours as mine! I agree with you. Tracy is a wonderful! She is funny and bright and a great mother. I watch Morgan and Jordan everyday and HOPE they will bond more. I’m sure with time and as they grow, it will happen. Everytime they fight I step in and say, “That’s your sister, the only one you have. You need to love each other, not fight.” But then I have to remember they are 5 and 8 and one day they will have a bond like no other! I REALLY can’t wait for that!
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Sisters are so much better after you get a least 18 & older! My sisters raised me after my mom died, they took care of me and sometimes i didn’t like them. but in the end they were my best friends. thanks God for them!
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Sounds like a wonderful story! My sister and I are eight years apart, but unfortunately we aren’t close. We see each other every few months for family birthday parties, etc. She and I have had very different lives. She’s a never married business executive. I’m twice married with children and grandchildren. Our worldviews are so different, I decided to write a manuscript about two sister based loosely on my experience with my sister. Maybe someday I’ll have the courage to submit it for publication.
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Sisters are the best, whether they are friends-who-are-like-sisters, or actual sisters. I’m the oldest of five kids, and my two sisters and I are very close. I would feel bad for my daughter, who only has a brother, but she has three female cousins who are like sisters to her (especially the oldest cousin). On the other hand, my sister’s three girls are all complete opposites and they don’t always get along. But I think the bond is there even when you drive each other nuts.
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I love this, I’ll read this book. I have 3 sisters. Ranging from 10yrs older, 13mos older to 8yrs younger. The boys fill in the gaps.
We are at times from different generations, but remain, close, even we all disagree, and fight. The one thing we have in common is blood and a father, in his 90′s that is still very active and drives us all little crazy with worry at times.
We don’t see each other much, because we’re spread out across the country, but when we do get together, its like no time has passed at all. We go right back to where we left off, just as sisters.
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I don’t have a sister, either, but my husband’s sister is the sister I choose. My brother’s wife is also like a sister in a lot of ways. But truly, that sister bond you’re talking about, T, is something I always wanted and never had. It’s something I wanted for my daughter and she’s not going to have it, either. She’s the girl with 4 brothers!
The Opposite of Me sounds great. Looking forward to Sarah’s visit!
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Hey Tonya, the smile gave you ladies away. What a sweet looking picture. I’m an only child, but over the years, I’ve developed friendships that span the years and the U.S. I call them my sisters under the skin. “A” lives in NJ, Dee lives in CA, Beth lives in TX and Vicky calls Jacksonville, FL home. All these wonderful women played major roles in my struggles and successes. We’re from different backgrounds and met under different circumstances, but time and space shrink every time I pick up the phone and hear a familiar voice. The Opposite of Me sounds like a wonderful book and I look forward to hearing more on Friday.
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Sounds like a great book and I can’t wait to read the blog tomorrow as well as the book. I always love to read books about sisters. Those that know us, my sister and I, recognize that as much as we look different – blonde vs. brunette – we have many of the same qualities or a variation of the same quality. Sometimes (especially growing up) it is easy to take advantage of a sister because you know that as you stated above – they can’t quit! I think that parents, especially ours, have influenced our lives in so many ways – and the way that they raised us is to have unconditional love. We are best friends because we love one another unconditionally – whether we agree, disagree or agree to disagree. We are each others biggest cheerleaders and we hurt when the other hurts. My husband always says we have an very close family – this is one reason that he loves being part of it. I enjoy being with my sister- period, whether it is over a cup of White Castle coffee or our frequent daily phone calls or laughing so hard that we can’t even remember what we were laughing about just 10 seconds earlier. This is the love that I want our kids to have for each other – the love that I share with my sister. I love you.
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My sister is eight years older than I am and I really was the pesky younger sister. I remember tagging along with her and her friends calling her “sister” (because I was annoying) and how they’d all attempt to get rid of me. Over the years, we’ve had some major problems to sort out, but we’re closer than we’ve ever been. I attended nearly every one of her childrens’ sporting activities and school events, and she’s supporting me in my writing career. We get our hair done together, get pedicures together, and shop (she’s a bad influence on me when it comes to shopping). We also crack each other up, finish each other’s sentences, and pick on everyone within speaking distance. I love her dearly and wouldn’t trade her in for the world.
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I don’t have a sister. The baby between my brother and I died at 2 days old. If I got to choose one, it would be my new SIL Lesley. My mom called her her angel and she is one, if for no other reason than she loves my brother. LOL My brother is very flighty and Lesley keeps him on track and on task. Next to my husband, she is the most organized person I know. If my brother hadn’t married her I would have adopted her as my sister anyway.
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This post on sisters was so very touching for me. And all I can say, Tonya, is I miss my little sister. Very much……
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Thanks Julia! I know Tracy sees you as one too. Of course we had our ups and downs but in the end we are close and so will your girls.
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Chicki I hate to hear that, but I always say my relationship with my family is really NOT normal. Or so people tell me. Maybe you should send that book out, it could be a big one for you.
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Jill that sounds like me with my BIL. I don’t have a brother and I would pick him over and over.
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Danica we go to all our kids stuff too. I was there when my niece and nephew was born. I always say I feel like they are mine. I’ve always been so involved their teachers and friend’s parents know me as CRAZY AUNT TONYA.
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Sharon Marie those are sometimes the best sisters. My best friend, lisa, is exactly like one of the family. She visits my parents in their hometown, my kids call her aunt Lisa, my sister’s kids call her Aunt Lisa. It’s amazing how friendship becomes such a great love.
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Wow Becke! That’s fantastic to have so many siblings. It was only my sister and I~girls, so when god gave me four boys…BOY I knew I was in trouble. They will have each other, but brothers are different than sisters…
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Misa, you can create a bunch of girl time for S and you!!!
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Renee, give her a call and drink a green beer in honor of St Pat’s day!!
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Hi Tonya!
My sisters are the world to me. I am the baby of 5 kids, two boys and three girls. My sisters are 15 and 10 years older than I, and they’ve taught me so much, from how to use my first sanitary pad to what Harelquin author’s are the best. However, because of our differences in ages and their marrying (each) at 21, I never lived with them for very long, but they were there for me. I was always their baby sister, still am.
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HARELQUIN??? OMG…do I need spellcheck! I’m afraid to look at the rest–LOL!
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I’m the oldest of six, with three sisters. They are all nuts, I am the only sane one. Geez, maybe I should rephrase that: I think I am the only sane one. Take 3: They and most of the people who know me, might think I am sane. Take 4: Oh hell, probably none of us are sane!
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I saw the Opposite of Me on Free Book Friday I think. It looks like a fabulous read! I’m looking forward to the author blogging tomorrow.
I’m the eldest of five children with only one sister who is 10 years younger than I. When she was little, she wanted to go with me everywhere. At ten, she was the junior bridesmaid in my wedding. I was her matron of honor in hers. When I had my daughter, I picked her to be her godmother. I am the godmother to her son, and the doting aunt to her other two children. I love to stay with them when my sister and her husband are out of town.
Now my sister who has always lived in the area is moving to Florida at the end of the school year. I can’t tell you how much I’m going to miss her.
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