I look back on the years they've had together and stand in amazement at how far they've come. When Abby was born, Brittany was four months shy of turning five years old. I'll never forget the story that Chris shared with me when he walked down the hallway of the hospital to tell Brittany that Abby was born. She said, "I never had a baby sister before!" To say she was excited is an understatement. Of course, once she came home, that excitement soon faded into something else. She experienced jealousy, envy, pure annoyance...every emotion that often goes hand-in-hand with bringing a new baby into the home.
They had times, many times, when they loved each other's company and couldn't get enough of spending time together. They were BEST FRIENDS in every sense of the word. Oh, they'd fight and fuss, but they'd always make up...forgive and forget.
Now, they're reached somewhat of a crossroad in their relationship. Brittany is on that verge of becoming an adult (just 7 months away!), yet Abby still craves that one-on-one time with her. The problem is that Brittany has a boyfriend, as well as many friends who take up a lot of her time. Oh, and not to mention the whole running thing. Dare we forget her attachment to her cell phone and texting? Brittany has places to go, things to do, and people to see! Such is the life of a teenager. What she doesn't quite understand is that Abby needs her big sister to still be an integral part of her life. I don't know, as I've said before, maybe God is trying to prepare our hearts for the day that Brittany heads off to college to begin her own life.
My greatest hope is that my girls never lose sight of how important FAMILY is and how much they mean to one another. My prayer is that, regardless of time, distance, and circumstance, they will be always be able to find their way back to each other.
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"Sisters annoy, interfere, criticize. Indulge in monumental sulks, in huffs, in snide remarks. Borrow. Break. Monopolize the bathroom. Are always underfoot. But if catastrophe should strike, sisters are there. Defending you against all comers."~Pam Brown
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I can't imagine what life is going to be like at my house when my girls are teenagers. With them being only 15 months apart, they are likely to be experiencing exactly the same things at the same time...it'll probably be more fighting and bickering...Oh wait, we have that now!
Oh they will be close always....just one spreading her wings but soon as the other does she will understand...The parents they have have taught them so much so the love will always be there!
I never had a sister either but wanted one...had brothers also...I was the middle one.
Love the pics of them April!
Awe I love this post! I love all your posts, I always get teary eyed and warm fuzzies when I read them.
Great post my friend!
I'm sure that they will always be close. Growing up in such a wonderful loving family, I dont know how they could not.
Love and Prayers,
Tim
Being that I am an only child, posts like this make me all weepy. *sniff*
Lovely post... and lovely pictures.
I feel the same way about my boys. I want them to stay close. Above all, remember that family matters and are there for one another no matter what.
That's hard stuff to teach...I am already seeing this with my little guys.
Think big picture in the tough spots!
.mac :)
I know they will ALWAYS hold each other dear in their hearts.
I only had one brother growing up myself... but my mom is one of 7 sisters & even through all ups & down, distance near & far, there is always a bond there that is unbreakable! They are so blessed to have each other... even if they are at odd times right now... I can guarantee you, no matter what - they'll always be there for each other in everything!
Don't worry April. Things move back and forth and they will be fine. We've experienced it here too.
April, darling pictures of the girls! I especially love them in their pretty white dresses! You have two wonderful daughters, and they have two wonderful parents.
XO,
Sheila :-)
April,
I think Ramblin Girl got it right. Their closeness will ebb and flow. But I think they have the groundwork for that special relationship that they can always come back to. It was like that for me and my sisters.
Don't spend precious time worrying. Be there for Abby. Soon she will be out and about and texting and all those good things too!
xoxo
Jane
Hi April
They are both so lucky to have each other. I am sure they will always be there for each other no matter what. Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures of them both together.
Lindsay
x
oh no......i got teary eyed again!!!!!!
as hard as it is right now....when brittany leaves for college she will realize how much she misses her sister!!!!!!! friends come and go but your sister is there forever!!!!!!!
I never had a sister...I love watching my girls grow up together and watch them special relationship..sisters.
sandy toe
Great post I have two sisters they are my best friends yours will have a close relationship there is nothing like the bond of sisterhood!
As time passes, they will grow apart and then back together, but they will always have the bond of family.
What a sweet post! I worried so much when pregnant with Brayden that they would never get along because of the age difference and for now they truly are the best of friends!! However, i'm sure that we will experience some of what you are as they get older. You seem to do such a great job of modeling the importance of family and i am sure that your girls will always come back to that strong family foundation you have built for them!!
They'll stay close - my sons have. They used to tell me the would like to kill the other one, for one thing or another...but I told each of them that one day they would be each others' best friends - and it is so very true! Even tho they live in different states, they talk on the phone at least once a week. I am so glad I was correct in my prediction!!!
This made me teary. Thinking of my two girls growing up and leaving each other makes me sad. Friends will come and go but a sister lasts forever.
OK, my sweet friend, why do I have tears running down my cheeks? This was so touching. My sister's boys are five years apart. My children are ten years apart....Josh learned early that his sissy didn't have a lot of time for him. Sigh. Now they are very close in some ways when he gets to see her but we don't get a lot of time with her.
It's been good to visit with you today. I'm sending you a big ((hug)) today!! Ive missed you!
Such a sweet, sweet post. I would be lost without my sister.
Hi April, I think what you shared today is on the hearts of many moms, no matter what age their children may be. We all want our kids to have a close relationship and to value family. We do all we can to instill that as they grow, waiting and praying for the day that they realize that they want it for themselves....
I think the place that Brittany and Abby are at right now is normal given the age difference. There may be a kind of "gap" now, but it will be made up again as Abby gets older. Suddenly they will have lots in common once more.
I like you, have older brothers (3) and now I have a son and a daughter. Sooo...I guess I have nothing to offer! lol However, they seem close, but they are in different seasons of life and you'll have to help them work through it...with God and love like y'all have, it will be ok. I'm sure there will be bumps in the road bc of leaving for college, a fella, etc...but they will be ok.
I always wanted a sister! I have a brother that I am really not that close to. However, I have been blessed with the 4 neices, 1nephew, a SIL, and an ex SIL that I am really close to.
I think over the years your girls will always be close. Life may get in the way sometimes but they'll always find their way back to each other.
I don't personally know what it is like to have a sister but my cousin is very close to that for me. Also, I have 2 boys and i feel the same way about them being brothers. Great post. Those pics are just sweet!
I'm sure there will be a season where your oldest is stretching her wings, but they will always be sisters and things will even back out as your youngest matures.
Your posts often make me want to cry. :o)
Love!
b
Such a bittersweet post, April... my brother is several years older than me and I went through the same thing when he started dating... I wasn't ready to let him go! I hope Brittany and Abby always stay close to each other even as their relationship changes.
My sis and I are 5 years apart. We had our ups and downs when we were growing up, but we have had a wonderful relationship in our adult years.
Your girls are darling...loved the picture of them over the years.
Sweet.
This is SO sweet!
Okay, maybe I should have waited to read this one now that sit here with teary eyes. We are also going through this EXACT same thing. We hardly see Morgan anymore except at the dinner and when we go to church! At other times, it's ditto of everything you already mentioned. Next month, we will be facing another change...she will be getting her driver's license. So, I am right there with you friend. I've just been a bag of emotions with so many changes with our girl lately. Though I know it's a part of life and her getting more mature, it still saddens me at times. Okay, I have more blogs to read....I can't get tooooooo emotional right now.
Take care friend and have a great weekend!
Oh wow, I loved this post. My girls are 5 years apart. I have the same thoughts, hopes, and dreams for my girls as you do for yours. I never had any sisters either. I pray that mine know how blessed they are to have each other. I loved the photos you shared, they brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful photo story of their relationship. Wonderful post April!
I too grew up with 2 brothers and no sisters. I've always wanted a sister. I see that bond that sisters share and I'm always envious.
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