If I may..no regrets on fighting like cats and dogs. I'm one of 7 siblings, but with an age gap in-between that makes it seem like two families. The youngest four of us fought like cats and dogs...and the lesson is that you can fight like hell but still love deeply and long. We are among each others best friends. Sounds like this is what emerged for you and your sister.
This is a beautiful tribute to your sister as well as being informative. I have not started tracking the cause of death of my ancestors, but you have awakened the idea in me now.
Barbara, I'm so glad you wrote about your sister, and you're so lucky to have that beautiful video of her. She sounds like she was a wonderful sister. You mentioned the length of grieving; as you know, there is no certain length for the process. We all grieve in our own time and way. I'm finally getting through the anger of my sis not seeking medical advice and for me not doing enough for her. I'm into sadness, but I also have days that I smile and remember something funny she said or when she'd end almost every email and every phone call with "I love you, Lyn." I also think of all the things I want to share with her, but that too shall pass. You will get through this, but I know how tough it is. Sending you love and a big hug. If I can do anything, or just listen, I'm here for you.
Sisters forever - a thoughtful loving story. Mine was not at all like your experience. I should write it up however... at some point, or not. Sigh. Warm thoughts to you in remembering her so lovingly,
Oh, my, this is a lovely piece of writing about your love for your sister. I lost my own sister to leukemia when she was six and I was two. We were too young to argue, so the loss to me was devastating. In fact, I wrote a memoir which is focused on my life trying to recover from such an early loss (this was just one of several). I'm sure your sister knows you have written her story. Just beautiful.
Words that evoke wordless communion.
If I may..no regrets on fighting like cats and dogs. I'm one of 7 siblings, but with an age gap in-between that makes it seem like two families. The youngest four of us fought like cats and dogs...and the lesson is that you can fight like hell but still love deeply and long. We are among each others best friends. Sounds like this is what emerged for you and your sister.
Hugs.
Thank you, Ann.
This is a beautiful tribute to your sister as well as being informative. I have not started tracking the cause of death of my ancestors, but you have awakened the idea in me now.
Thank you Shell.
Barbara, I'm so glad you wrote about your sister, and you're so lucky to have that beautiful video of her. She sounds like she was a wonderful sister. You mentioned the length of grieving; as you know, there is no certain length for the process. We all grieve in our own time and way. I'm finally getting through the anger of my sis not seeking medical advice and for me not doing enough for her. I'm into sadness, but I also have days that I smile and remember something funny she said or when she'd end almost every email and every phone call with "I love you, Lyn." I also think of all the things I want to share with her, but that too shall pass. You will get through this, but I know how tough it is. Sending you love and a big hug. If I can do anything, or just listen, I'm here for you.
Lynda, thank you so much!
Sisters forever - a thoughtful loving story. Mine was not at all like your experience. I should write it up however... at some point, or not. Sigh. Warm thoughts to you in remembering her so lovingly,
Oh, my, this is a lovely piece of writing about your love for your sister. I lost my own sister to leukemia when she was six and I was two. We were too young to argue, so the loss to me was devastating. In fact, I wrote a memoir which is focused on my life trying to recover from such an early loss (this was just one of several). I'm sure your sister knows you have written her story. Just beautiful.