From the moment you were born, I adored you. Or so the story goes We weren't like most sisters. There were very few fights. Two, to be exact. And both of them ended quickly (and with no lasting injuries). I just don't know what to do now that we hardly talk.
It hurts me to know my boys hear the disdain you have for me (and our mother) in your voice. Did I do something to hurt you? Or has life just been disappointing?
We planned to marry and live next door to each other. Our kids were going to be the same age. And we were going to own a chocolate store together.
Life can be full of unexpected events. The one I was least prepared for was losing you. Your friendship. You.
When you were little, people were always drawn to you. You had a love for life, a light in your eye, a laugh that was contagious.
Where did it go?
When your marriage was falling apart, I tried to be there for you. Having been through that hurt - that heart hurt - I wanted you to know you would come out better. And stronger. It was obvious you didn't want me there much. And when you remarried, we all wanted to support you. To celebrate. But we weren't allowed. So, we wished you well from our dark corner of your life. Did you know? Could you feel our wishes for you?
I miss being included in your world. And it feels like you are slipping farther and farther away.
I hope you know. I'd walk to the ends of the earth and back again to make everything okay with us again.
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This Tuesday Tribute is in honor of my sister. May life be all she dreamed it would be. Even if it doesn't include me.
A Jay and Deb Production.
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