Just want to say thank you - to my sisters!

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If you have been following this blog for a while, you know that I have a few sisters. Three, to be exact, and I have yet to write a post dedicated to them.  I have actually attempted many times but could never write the message how I saw it (I know it makes no sense).  My writing is an expression of me and so are my sisters, so I want it to be right.

Nevertheless, I thought what better time than to post about my sisters than on Thanksgiving Day.  A time when people should be celebrating life, love and treasured moments with those that they love.  Well, I don’t get to spend every Thanksgiving with my sisters.  I love them like no other and I don't tell them enough.  So, for them, I write:

There are many similar characteristics evident in each of my sisters.  Below are a few:
·      General - strong, smart, beautiful, feisty, curious, caring, determined
·      Happy – funny, thoughtful, loving
·      Hurt – sarcastic, sensitive, unapproachable, withdrawn
·      Angry - bullheaded, relentlessness, determined to be right

Felicia is the oldest and the shortest (she really hates that).  Felicia has the ability to adjust to the situation as needed; she is constantly in situations with various personalities and she takes them with ease.  She likes to be the center of attention and people are drawn to her.  Her poise is one of the things I admire most about her.  The only time you will see her get ruffled is when it is concerning someone close (or when her brain is being attacked by outer forces – love you sis!)

Tanis (Niecy) is a couple of years younger than me (she is a middle child as well).  Niecy has the strength of an ox, physically and emotionally.  I admire her ability to just keep pushing through regardless of obstacles.  When I am in situations where I am told to picture something strong, she is no doubt what I see every time.  The only challenge with her kind of strength is that it is always tested… ALWAYS.  She will always rise above it, you (and no one else) will ever stop her from achieving greatness.  You will also never stop her from getting the last word in (couldn’t resist).

Veronica (Ronnie) is my baby sister (spoiled rotten).  Ronnie is tenacious.  If she wants something, she will get it.  She may not go about it conventionally but it will be hers.  She will try her hardest not to be rude or intrusive, but you will not deter her.  Don’t mistake her smile, silliness, or fun-loving spirit for naivety, you will be sorely disappointed in the results of that misjudgment.

The differences are fewer (they would never admit to it) but the major differences are the varying levels in which each are represented in the given sister.  Though I don’t tell them as often as I should, each of my sisters have been an inspiration to me.  We don’t go out in the world and pretend to be best friends or like we talk every day but there is a respect, closeness, and love that cannot be replaced by anyone or anything else on this earth.  When we are together, you are likely to experience varying levels of our relationships and characteristics.  The experience is remarkable; it takes you from maddening to warm with love within minutes.  Not quite sure how my mom managed it with everything that she was faced with but she created a family like no other (no biases at all)! 

I have to finish cooking now. 


Cherish the time you have with those you love, time isn’t guaranteed. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!  


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