Happy Birthday Sis!

My sister's birthday is today. She is three years younger than me. My mom has told me that when I was three or four and sis came along - I was not a happy camper. I had been an only child for three years. I loved the affection that I received as an only child. So when she came along, that old "green monster" hit me up side the head - hard. Mom said I even wanted to throw her away. She had taken my spot on momma's lap and I did not like it.

And boy did we fight over the years. I was the elder and I believed she should show me that respect. But not her. She is THE MOST stubborn, hard-headed, "we live in her world" kinda soul. We had some of the most unbelievable knock-down, drag-out fights with teeth-nashing, hair-pulling, and screaming-murder.

I couldn't go anywhere that my mom said, "Take your sister with you." I cringed when I heard those words. Especially after I started driving.

But that was then. Now she is my BEST FRIEND. After we both got married (and each seperated by our own homes) we were inseparable. For many years we lived right next door to one another and saw each other every day and night. We never fought like that again. We still have our disagreements, but never are we physical and we always hug and tell each other we love each other everytime we are together.

We have both had major health issues -me with breast cancer and she with heart problems. When she had her heart attack she lived 100 miles out of town, but I still went and stayed with her after her surgery and supported her recovery. Then after my mastecomy, she came and stayed with me and took care of me.

She's still the same stubborn, hard-headed, "we live in her world" soul, but I love her so much. I will always be there for her and I know I can depend on her anytime.

So here's a Big Birthday Hug and a Birthday Wish to my Sissy. I love you!!