11.11.06
I Love My Sisters
Both my sisters are workaholics, and as a result, it seems I hardly see them. . . Phone calls and emails just aren’t the same as the real thing. Here’s a happy moment when the three of us actually got together last September. I really cherish these moments.
So today I was very happy and wanted to capture another moment because my oldest sister took me out shopping at the Grove for my birthday (belated).
I feel like I’ve been celebrating my birthday for over a week because birthday wishes have been “trickling” in. One of my long-time friends even sent me a “belated” birthday card for the “first” time in over 15 years. Ever since she moved up north, she has always remembered to send me and my three boys birthday cards “on time,” even. Her diligence has put me to shame and has prodded me to be more organised in terms of remembering birthdates (Good friends help to make us better people, I think). She even picked out cards that corresponded with each of my boys’ ages. But this year, I didn’t get one. . . And that surely didn’t go unnoticed by me! Wah. Then this week I got a “belated” birthday card from her with an explanation that she woke up and realised she had forgotten to send me a card. We are starting to get up there in years, and she wrote that she was hoping that this memory lapse isn’t a result of aging, yikes! But I have to admit I was relieved because I was wondering if she didn’t love me anymore. I’m not picky, I’ll take belated! Ha ha! Actually, I’m sure life is getting more hectic for her as her son grows and gets more involved with other activities. And since hectic work schedules make get-togethers hard to organise, I’ve already had three separate birthday dinners! 
If that’s a result of aging, well, then aging isn’t so bad!
Here’s one more pic my sis took of me at the Grove tonight. Thanksgiving isn’t even here, yet, but today they were already putting up Christmas decorations. Ah, I can already hear those cash registers going “ca-ching!”
Isn’t it nice when siblings get along? I’m so thankful for the sisters that God gave me. Families are wonderful.
Marlakins 
Patti said,
November 11, 2006 at 10:29 pm
Ah! Happy belated birthday, Marla! Am I allowed to ask how old you are or are you past that age where no one’s allowed to ask? hee hee.
Reading about your sisters made me miss mine soooo much. I actually called my little sister this morning hoping to catch her. It seems we talk only every 3-6 months. Life is just busy.
We are very close even after not seeing or talking to each for awhile. I guess that happens when you’re only 17mos apart. We felt like twins a lot growing up. 
And reading and seeing you three together makes me more sad for my older sister. She is nine years older then me so we really didn’t get to know each other until we were adults and living just a few houses from each other. She became like a best friend to me. Our families were so close. Her son died and she decided to take a very yucky path that required we eliminate contact with her for the protection of our children. I am STILL heartbroken. I miss her so much. I know what we did was right, but something about family ties (especially when they were close to start with) make it so hard.
Yep, you invoked a sweet smile and sad one at the same time out of me tonight.
Neat to see the pictures! Are your sisters saved?
I know I find that makes things that much sweeter with my little sister because she is.
Jen Backus said,
November 11, 2006 at 10:54 pm
Marla,
Happy Birthday!!!! It cannot be belated if we did not know when it was right? Beatiful pics with your sisters.
Administrator said,
November 12, 2006 at 12:56 pm
Thanks for the birthday wishes, Ladies! I guess this is the longest that my “belated” stretched out, otherwise, I don’t think I would have commented. Gee, am I milking it or what? Ha ha! I was just giddy and couldn’t restrain myself, plus this is my first time doing a somewhat regular blog. . . It was just one of those days when just “breathing” felt soooo good!
Sorry to hear about your older sis, Patti.
Maybe one day you’ll be able to reconcile? Some hurts take a really long time to heal, I think. I know some family members (not immediate) who aren’t on such good terms either. It’s tough. But glad that you and your younger sis are good!
Jen, I read your honey had a birthday not long ago? As well as your kids!
Please extend my well wishes to Mark as well! (The kids were a bit further back, tho). So glad to read that you’re approaching a “MONTH” of good for Samuel! Unbelieveable! And such wonderful news! Thumbs up, dolly! Keep enjoying it despite the bad weather there and esp that you’re recovering from your cough.
Oh, BTW, Patti, the magic number this year was 42. . . ack! I’m over 4 decades old. Ha!
Hugs!
Marla