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Every morning I wake up with a head full of things to do. I scramble around trying to put them in lists of importance all while trying to keep the peace within my little brood (trying to recall everything I've learned and read about parenting at the same time.) I love being a wife and the quirks that come with having my man forever. I love to be creative and thrive on crossing off my to do list. I strive to find balance and put first things first which brings me PEACE & JOY and allows me to sleep so much easier when I do. I think that one of the secrets to being HAPPY in life is to find that balance. I'm learning how to be kinder to myself and learning patience in progress. Everyday, through the thick and thin of life I'm trying to turn my heart towards heaven and remember what's really important.Oh, and I love to eat, so much so that I love to exercise too.

5.01.2009

Filling her shoes

I'm on a lap top in my sister's hospital room.

Things are quiet.

Her nurse is a God send. She is wonderful and loving.
Mel said she prayed for a good nurse. Her prayers were answered.

There's a picture of my mom right below the clock.
She's been gone since August.
Sherri and I had our babies long before she died. She won't have mom, but she'll have us.

We'll be here for our sister. We'll try to be like mom. I kinda of give kisses like she did.

You know. She'll probably be here. In some way. Its calming to ponder on that possiblity. It makes me curious about the world beyond. How she feels, what she thinks. Her baby girl is having a baby today- the same baby girl that nursed and tended to her before she left us.


I love Melanie. I used to dress her up, do her hair and take her to the movies with me. I've always kind of mothered her. I'm excited I'm close and that I can be here for her.
Sherris' driving right now. Said she's trying not to speed. I'm sure she just wants to narrow the miles between us. I'd probably want to sprout wings and fly if I were her.

Nothing's really going on yet, just some random pictures, a couple of tears shed while I read this post before I publish. Bonding nonetheless- what sisters do the best.



We'll try to fill her shoes today. Sisters are good about mothering, especially big sisters.




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4 comments:

  1. Joseph & Shaylee5/01/2009 3:39 PM

    Oh, you are such a good big sister (and aunt too!)

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  2. ellen5/01/2009 4:43 PM

    Very sweet. I wish I had a sister. :)

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  3. tharker5/02/2009 1:31 PM

    I saw this yesterday, but didn't have time to comment.

    Melanie is so lucky to have such great sisters!

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  4. CB5/04/2009 4:49 PM

    That brought tears to my eyes. So very loving and sweet. What a blessing sisters are!

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