Sister: I can always count on my sister. I think she understands me the most. Yes, we had a healthy and not so healthy sibling rivalry for most of our lives because we are exactly one year and one month a part. Our relationship has gotten better as we get older and if nothing else, I know she has my back. She was my closet relationship growing up as a child so a lot of the ways I deal with people, I learned from my relationship with my sister. Because we grew ups side by side in the same bedroom for many years, I learned about compromise, sharing, selflessness and selfishness, support, and love. I suffered with a bit of postpartum depression after giving birth and I just remember her taking me in her arms and hugging me during a very serious meltdown. She didn't say anything. She just hugged me--and in that moment, my healing began. I cam crying right now as I type this, That was so powerful for me. From that moment on, I got better and within 6 weeks or so, my depression was gone. I love her for that, and I will never forget it.
As I read your comments about your grandmother, my eyes are filled with tears. Grandmothers are so precious and filled with so much wisdom. Dr. Kyle Pruett, Child Psychiatrist and author of Goddard Parent Guides describes grandparents as "historians, mentors,confidants, elders, counselors, spiritual guides, financiers, playmates, or parental antidotes." These are all of the roles that contribute positively to a child's development. Even though my grandmother is not here today to celebrate my achievements and guide me through my failures, I know that she is deeply imbedded within my heart and looks down at me from heaven above. I often reflect on her wise counsel whenever I find myself faced with a challenging situation. Kudos to the wonderful grandmothers in our world!!!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. My grandmothers are also very important to me. They both have different qualities that I admire. One grandma is good for giving good spirtual advice and the other is a great person to talk to as well. Grandmothers are very precious. Reminds me of my sister we are 1 year and 5 days apart! I love having a sister she is very special to me. Having a supportive family is very important when reaching important goals and having a shoulder to lean on.
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I loved this! I credit my grandmother for my relationship with God. Til this day, I am heavily involved in my church and I really enjoy it. Unfortunately, I do not have sister but my brother is my rock. My relationship with my brother has also taught me about compromise, sharing and so on.
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