Without question, I have one of the dearest sisters in the world! She is pretty, intelligent, talented, loving, kind, and incredibly funny! For years, as kids, we only did things together when there was a family occasion, as she is six years younger than I. But about the time she was in college, and I was pregnant with daughter #1, Susie traveled to Washington, D.C. over spring break for a visit. That was a beautiful spring with the cherry blossoms in bloom.... behind the armed guards with bayonets and guns, standing arms' lengths apart, positioned all around the city. It was the spring of 1968, when literally all hell broke loose, not only in D.C., but in Detroit and many other cities. I can vividly remember the awful spectacle of the monuments lit up by the glow of flames and fires. It was frightening. And yet, we managed to see the areas and enjoy the visit because of the beautiful flowers of spring, and we laughed so much. If you mention my wearing panty hose when I was pregnant, she will probably break into gales of laughter. That began our real sisterhood of friendship and love.
We have weathered so much together, as do most sisters. We went through divorces, the death of parents and grandparents, and other family difficulties, all of which have brought us closer together. And so, as any time I am able to spend with her is precious, we were so happy to hear that she and her husband Al were planning to visit Kerrville this week. Even though we had to work on the days they were here, we still had a wonderful visit with them and their friends Steve and Jan from California. The only sad parts were that I forgot to take pictures and that they needed to leave too soon!
Even better, we will be able to see more of them this summer in Albuquerque and Durango, as they have homes in both places! That is terrific! More laughs, more shared time together with both of them makes me smile! Thank you Susie, for being a simply wonderful sister and friend! We both love you two (to the moon and back)!
We have weathered so much together, as do most sisters. We went through divorces, the death of parents and grandparents, and other family difficulties, all of which have brought us closer together. And so, as any time I am able to spend with her is precious, we were so happy to hear that she and her husband Al were planning to visit Kerrville this week. Even though we had to work on the days they were here, we still had a wonderful visit with them and their friends Steve and Jan from California. The only sad parts were that I forgot to take pictures and that they needed to leave too soon!
Even better, we will be able to see more of them this summer in Albuquerque and Durango, as they have homes in both places! That is terrific! More laughs, more shared time together with both of them makes me smile! Thank you Susie, for being a simply wonderful sister and friend! We both love you two (to the moon and back)!
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