Thursday, November 12, 2009

Gifts


This blog is going to be about the person who has inspired me more than anyone. She doesnt even realize that one of the persons SHE admired most is exactly who she is becoming..... My mom was one of the strongest people. No matter how bad things were for her, she could always have a smile upon her face. No matter how much pain (emotionally, financially, even spiritually) that she had- her girls always came first. She would never put herself fist- I could not understand it until I became a mom myself. I see my mom every time I look at my sister. Her strength ~though she doesnt see it- is one of the most valuable gifts our mom passed on to her. My sister has made it through more pain and suffering than one person ever should endure. I have always heard that it is the ones with the most strength that get tested more than others. The pain that I feel I know doesnt even come close to comparison. Yet I have to watch the most important people in my life struggling with hurt...and there is nothing I can do. How do people think that it doesnt effect me ?? I wonder sometimes if I am at the bottom of the pyramid (supporting) or at the top (using others strengths for my own support) The faith and hope my sister has gives me a lot of my strengths.... my moms independence shaped my personality. We had to stick together though sometimes it was very hard. But my mom knew what she was doing... she was forming an unbreakable bond~~~~ Sissy, although we have had losts... all is not lost. I know that you will make it through this difficult time and I know that you will keep being a wonderful person, mom, and wife. You are my best friend and I know that mommy's heart is aching with you. I know that she left you that strength on purpose and that is why at a very early age she taught you how to use it....You'll learn someday how, just remember it is not a punishment to be strong. It was one of the most important gifts she gave that neither fame nor fortune could buy~~~ Sissy, I am thinking of you so much today... I wish I could take the pain away but I dont know how.....I love you