By Michele Summers
These past nine months in particular have taught me how lucky and fortunate I am to come from a large family. Yes, they can be overly involved in my life, my kids’ lives, my kids’ friends’ lives, my neighbors’ lives…you get the idea. But when the chips are down…you want that hurricane force heading straight for you and picking up the pieces.
These past nine months in particular have taught me how lucky and fortunate I am to come from a large family. Yes, they can be overly involved in my life, my kids’ lives, my kids’ friends’ lives, my neighbors’ lives…you get the idea. But when the chips are down…you want that hurricane force heading straight for you and picking up the pieces.
I have six sisters (and two sister-in-laws) who have all
helped me and my family this past year while I’ve battled a rare
autoimmune disease. And each brought their own time and talents to the table in
different ways.
My oldest sister: The Brainiac researched my disease on my behalf,
kept me informed and talked me off the ledge. And since she doesn’t live near
me, had meals ordered and delivered to my home. My second oldest: The Bossy Control
Freak took over in her usual fashion and got me in front of doctors and specialists I
would’ve otherwise never seen. She also grocery shopped and delivered food
which is something I did for her on a weekly basis, when I was well (because
she hates to shop and hates to cook). Has no clue how to work any of her
kitchen appliances. So hitting a grocery store on several occasions for her was an act
of love. My third oldest sister: The Health Nut has given me holistic
approaches to getting better and new recipes with ingredients to combat my
disease. My fourth oldest: My Favorite (shhh…don’t tell) cleaned my house, ran
my errands and held my hand while I cried. My fifth oldest: Ms. Take Charge
drove me to my doctor appointments, asked questions and took copious notes. And also rode herd on my kids when I didn’t have the energy. My youngest sister: My
Parent’s Favorite sent funny texts
and well-wishes from NYC and gave me big hugs over the holidays. And my two
sister-in-laws checked in on a regular basis and delivered home cooked meals.
It takes a village or in this case a very
large-in-your-face-family to lift your spirits and help you through the hard
times. And that goes for my extended family of girlfriends and tennis team
members who sent sweet cards and dropped off delicious goodies. I’m very
blessed and fortunate. Thanks to all my sisters out there! I’m so happy you’re
in my life. Love you! And yes, I owe you…big time!
Do any of you have sisters or siblings who have come through for you?
Please share.
Michele Summers
FIND MY WAY HOME
www.michelesummers.com
I do have a sister (and a brother), and she's the youngest (AKA the baby and the favorite). It's usually me helping her out, but she is great to call when I want to chat about our parents because she gets it!
ReplyDelete"getting the parents" is huge! glad you have someone. ;-)))
DeleteMy sister has been a brick helping my mom, so I'm grateful for that. She's a Ms. Take Charge type.
ReplyDeletethose take charge types can be annoying but then again, very helpful. ;-)))
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