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Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:39 am  |
Sisters
A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day,
drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As they talked about life, about marriage, about the responsibilities of life and the obligations of adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance upon her daughter.
"Don't forget your Sisters," she advised, swirling the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. "They'll be more important as you get older. No matter how much you love your husband, no matter how much you love the children you may have, you are still going to need Sisters. Remember to go places with them now and then; do things with them."
"Remember that 'Sisters' means ALL the women...
your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other women relatives too. "You'll need other women. Women always do."
What a funny piece of advice!' the young woman
thought. Haven't I just gotten married?
Haven't I just joined the couple-world? I'm now a married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely my husband and the family we may start will be all I need to make my life worthwhile!' But she listened to her Mother. She kept contact
with her Sisters and made more women friends each year. As the years tumbled by, one after another, she gradually came to understand that her Mom really knew what she was talking about. As time and nature work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman, Sisters are the mainstays of her life.
After more than 50 years of living in this world, here is what I've learned:
THIS SAYS IT ALL:
Time passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Men don't do what they're supposed to do.
Hearts break.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Careers end.
BUT.........
Sisters are there, no matter how much time and
How many miles are between you.
A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley's end. Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you...Or come in and carry you out. Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended family, all bless our life!
The world wouldn't be the same without women, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other. Every day, we need each other still.
Don't forget to tell all the Sisters in your life how much they mean to you.
Happy Valentine's Day!
I just want to thank all my EDS Sisters for all the help and support everyone has given me. |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:41 am |
| How true for you we all need our girlfriends and sometimes it hard with busy lives but we have to make time as its so worth it. Happy Valentines Day to you too |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:43 am |
I am printing this out and giving it to my sister, my best friend, and my daughter. Thank you!  |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:11 pm |
Thanks for posting this bkkgirl! Hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day!
Mary  |
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43, Confirmed desert rat (Scottsdale, AZ), animal lover (3 kitties and a pup) and hopeless product junkie (I blame EDS...lol!) |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:13 pm |
Hi bkkgirl,
What a nice sentiment. Thank you for posting this.
Happy Valentine's Day to you, too -- and to everyone on EDS!
montrealgal! |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:13 pm |
*gulp*
Lovely post, bkkgirl. |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:31 pm |
thanks... |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:36 pm |
| catski wrote: |
*gulp*
Lovely post, bkkgirl. |
Exactly how I felt.
EDS has brought so many women together, that I find myself very thankful for having had joined the community. Sometimes, it's just nice to have another woman's opinion, So EDS members, thank you for that. |
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20; light/ fair-toned with freckles on cheeks/nose since I could remember; combo skin w/ Oily forehead, chin prone to acne. Green/brown eyes; growing to love my medium/ dark brown hair. |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:05 pm |
| So sweet - thank you! |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:13 pm |
| So true. |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:00 pm |
Gotta show this to my sister. Thanks!  |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:06 pm |
Thank you.  |
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:54 pm |
| You're all welcome! My sister sent this to me. I was really touched. I wanted to post this on EDS because I felt that every girl on EDS is so selfless and giving....even guys on EDS, too! :-P Anyway, I'm glad to be a part of this warm and loving community. |
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