Friday, October 10, 2008

Sisters

"A sister can be seen as a person who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves-a special kind of double." Toni Morrison"How do people make it through life without a sister?" Sara Corpening"What's the good news if you haven't a sister to share it with?" Jenny DeVries"Children of the same family, the same blood, with the same first associations and habits, have some means of enjoyment in their power, which no subsequent connections can supply." Jane Austen
"An older sister helps one remain half child, half woman." Unknown
"You can kid the world, but not your sister." Charlotte Gray
"Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring-quite often the hard way." Pamela Dugdale
"A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost." Marion C. Garretty
"A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life." Isadora James"Sisters are different. They heard the sobbing in the darkness. They lived through all your triumphs, all your favorites, all your loves and losses. They have no delusions. They've lived with you too long. And so, when you achieve some victory, friends are delighted-but sisters hold your hands in silence and shine with happiness. For they know the cost." Pam Brown
"A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams." Unknown
"The mildest, drowsiest sister has been known to turn tiger if her sibling is in trouble." Clara Ortega
"Never had to have a chaperone, no sir: I'm here to keep my eye on her" White Christmas
"Sisters share the scents and smells-the feel of a common childhood." Pam Brown
"A sister smiles when one tells one's stories-for she knows where the decoration has been added." Chris Montaigne
"Our siblings. They resemble us just enough to make all their differences confusing." Susan Scarf Merrell

"To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time." Clara Ortega

4 comments:

The McCracken family said...

That was beautiful! I loved it! Aren't sisters wonderful -- those by blood and those in Christ??!! Oh, the blessings of having dear sisters.

Kaylee

Mrs. Joseph Wood ♥ said...

I loved reading this!!! Thank you for sharing!! Have a wonderful JOY filled week as you abide in Him. Mrs. Joseph Wood

The McCracken family said...

Well, I just saw that Kaylee beat me to this -- but I still have to say it again: That was so sweet! It can even bring a tear to the eye (of course, after a poor night of sleep, lots of things can bring a tear to the eye -- but this post brought it on legitimately!). What a blessing family is.
And blessings on your family.
Lori

The Parish Clan said...

What a beautiful post! It has been a joy to watch you, as sisters, and the love you have for each other. God was so good in giving us the gift of sisters. :-)

Sally