I opened the card and immediately saw the photos from her wedding day. I was surprised and touched. The three photos she sent me from her special day of us together for a belated birthday gift brought back special memories, and in some ways, it felt like a long time ago. It's been over a year, but the intricate details, the lovely summer's day and the closeness of our sisterhood on that day are not easily forgotten.
It was only when I saw the photo behind the others, the one of the collages depicting various memories throughout the years, that I just started crying. It just came to me and all I could do was let the tears come. They were tears of joy, gratitude but also heartfelt nostalgia and missing.
I realized I've been missing some of those years, of having a sister at home, a tried-and-true friend. One who knows and walks the path and seasons of life with you, and you never have to question. We had that, and that's why it was so special and even more so upon reflection.
"The bond between sisters is a bond that's strong enough to last a whole lifetime!"
"In each of our unique seasons of life, there was always you <3"
This is so touching!! A sister is a true gift from God. Grateful for you dear sis. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo true! How much I realize more and more. So very grateful for you too!!
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