For all my sisters everywhere
For all my sisters everywhere belongs to the following groups:
All Things Poetic, Artistic, PhilosophicalI had this sent to me this morning and I would like to share it with all my sisters everywhere.
A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day,
drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As
they talked about life, about marriage, about the
responsibilities of life and the obligations of
adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her
glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance
upon her daughter
‘Don’t forget your Sisters,’ she advised, swirling
the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. ‘They’ll
be more important as you get older. No matter how
much you love your husband, no matter how much you
love the children you may have, you are still going
to need Sisters. Remember to go places with them now
and then; do things with them.’
‘Remember that ‘Sisters’ means ALL the women…
your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other
women relatives too. ‘You’ll need other women. Women
always do.’
What a funny piece of advice!’ the young woman
thought. Haven’t I just gotten married?
Haven’t I just joined the couple-world? I’m now a
married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely
my husband and the family we may start will be all I
need to make my life worthwhile!’
But she listened to her Mother. She kept contact
with her Sisters and made more women friends each
year.year. As the years tumbled by, one after another,
she gradually came to understand that her Mom really
knew what she was talking about. As time and nature
work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman,
Sisters are the mainstays of her life.
After more than 50 years of living in this world,
here is what I’ve learned:
‘Don’t forget your Sisters,’ she advised, swirling
the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. ‘They’ll
be more important as you get older. No matter how
much you love your husband, no matter how much you
love the children you may have, you are still going
to need Sisters. Remember to go places with them now
and then; do things with them.’
‘Remember that ‘Sisters’ means ALL the women…
your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other
women relatives too. ‘You’ll need other women. Women
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A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day,
drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As
they talked about life, about marriage, about the
responsibilities of life and the obligations of
adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her
glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance
upon her daughter
‘Don’t forget your Sisters,’ she advised, swirling
the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. ‘They’ll
be more important as you get older. No matter how
much you love your husband, no matter how much you
love the children you may have, you are still going
to need Sisters. Remember to go places with them now
and then; do things with them.’
‘Remember that ‘Sisters’ means ALL the women…
your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other
women relatives too. ‘You’ll need other women. Women
always do.’
What a funny piece of advice!’ the young woman
thought. Haven’t I just gotten married?
Haven’t I just joined the couple-world? I’m now a
married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely
my husband and the family we may start will be all I
need to make my life worthwhile!’
But she listened to her Mother. She kept contact
with her Sisters and made more women friends each
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A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day,
drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As
they talked about life, about marriage, about the
responsibilities of life and the obligations of
adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her
glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance
upon her daughter
‘Don’t forget your Sisters,’ she advised, swirling
the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. ‘They’ll
be more important as you get older. No matter how
much you love your husband, no matter how much you
love the children you may have, you are still going
to need Sisters. Remember to go places with them now
and then; do things with them.’
‘Remember that ‘Sisters’ means ALL the women…
your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other
women relatives too. ‘You’ll need other women. Women
always do.’
What a funny piece of advice!’ the young woman
thought. Haven’t I just gotten married?
Haven’t I just joined the couple-world? I’m now a
married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely
my husband and the family we may start will be all I
need to make my life worthwhile!’
But she listened to her Mother. She kept contact
with her Sisters and made more women friends each
year. As the years tumbled by, one after another,
she gradually came to understand that her Mom really
knew what she was talking about. As time and nature
work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman,
Sisters are the mainstays of her life.
After more than 50 years of living in this world,
here is what I’ve learned:
THIS SAYS IT ALL
Time passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Men don’t do what they’re supposed to do.
Hearts break.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Careers end.
BUT…......
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A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day,
drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As
they talked about life, about marriage, about the
responsibilities of life and the obligations of
adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her
glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance
upon her daughter
‘Don’t forget your Sisters,’ she advised, swirling
the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. ‘They’ll
be more important as you get older. No matter how
much you love your husband, no matter how much you
love the children you may have, you are still going
to need Sisters. Remember to go places with them now
and then; do things with them.’
‘Remember that ‘Sisters’ means ALL the women…
your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other
women relatives too. ‘You’ll need other women. Women
always do.’
What a funny piece of advice!’ the young woman
thought. Haven’t I just gotten married?
Haven’t I just joined the couple-world? I’m now a
married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely
my husband and the family we may start will be all I
need to make my life worthwhile!’
But she listened to her Mother. She kept contact
with her Sisters and made more women friends each
year. As the years tumbled by, one after another,
she gradually came to understand that her Mom really
knew what she was talking about. As time and nature
work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman,
Sisters are the mainstays of her life.
After more than 50 years of living in this world,
here is what I’ve learned:
THIS SAYS IT ALL:
Time passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Men don’t do what they’re supposed to do.
Hearts break.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Careers end.
BUT…......
Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how
many miles are
between you. A girl friend is never farther away
than needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you
have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life
will be on the valley’s rim, cheering you on,
praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on
your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the
valley’s end.
Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk
beside you…Or come in and carry you out.
Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters,
daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers,
Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended
family, all bless our life!
The world wouldn’t be the same without women, and
neither would I. When we began this adventure called
womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or
sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we
would need each other.
Every day, we need each other still. Pass this on
to all the women who help make your life meaningful.
I just did. Short and very sweet:
There are more than twenty angels in this world.
Ten are peacefully sleeping on clouds. Nine are
playing. And one is reading this at this
moment.
Happy days!
eXposure
got this from a sister the other day through email,
Hilary it is truly beautiful!
bless you xo
Jen Whyte
Amen to all that!
kalaryder
Like this Hilary, agree that sisters, whether related or not are a mainstay of my life, even though many miles separate me from my actual siblings. Thank you for this.
Susan King
Beautiful Hilary, many thanks, I am going to pass onto “sisters” in my life
hugs x
handprintz
Too True!
Catherine Veal
Very beautiful sentiment Hilary.x
deliriousgirl
This is so so so touching and so so so true!!! You have me sobbing here into my keyboard!!!
naturelover
Oh so true Hilary! many sisterly hugs to you!!
Lori Peters
So true, Hilary. I love the story.
David Parkin
Right on Sister!
alanalanalan
hi miss Hilarydougill…i like the story….thank you …
jesika
My “twin sister” is several thousand miles away. We haven’t met since we were young, so very long ago. But only miles & time separate me from DiAnne in Georgia, Lizzie in Adelaide & all those other girls, now women, who have helped shape my life.
Through the power of the internet, there are some I have never met, who are still an integral part of my life. But the friendships are so very strong, binding and incredibly supportive. My life has been fraught recently and will become difficult again quite soon. “MY” sisters, those I can see and those who are far away, will continue to provide the support , comfort and love I shall need to see me through the coming difficult times.
I thank ALL women, because although we may be individually weak, together we can move mountains (not that we would ever see any need to destroy, but that’s another story)
jesika
janeymac
Hilary I dont have sisters who are siblings. I have wonderful “sisters” who are friends . We are there for each other , when any major crisis , happens , it’s the women who rally round you, Like the movie “Steel Magnolias”. I have lovely brothers . A good husband and my loving dogs and cats. So I am truely blessed. Not forgetting the wonderful sisters on rb! thank you for sharing this with us Jane xx
lianne
I had received this myself from a dear friend and passed it along to women I care about deeply because their friendships have shaped me, sustained me and helped me to grow. I don’t have a sister in a biological sense but I claim one anyway from among these amazing women in my life. And this “sister” and incredibly dear and wonderful girlfriends have guided me, told me the truth when I needed to hear it, cheered me on through that lonesome valley on occasion, prayed for me, and just loved me when that’s what I needed most of all. Where would any of us be without sisters?? Thank you Hilary, my friend, for posting this for all to share and reflect on – we take it for granted too often.
dawndavies
how true, wonderous Hilary well done is sharing it, dawn
Kim Davitt
very lovely tale, also very apt.
thabks hilly
Suzanne German
hilary i’ve read this before, actually 3 diffeent (female) friends sent it to me around the same time – uncanny really….i like it.
suzanne
jpryce
What a wonderful piece, Hilary. There is nothing quite like that special bond between “sisters.” I share a close relationship with both of my sisters…and Cousin Donna. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Vonney
Amen, Sister!!!
barnsis
As a young man I was always surrounded by females. I lived with my mom and two sisters. Because of that when we had visitors they were usually the females of the family and community. We were very poor, had no car and lived in the country. Because of this set of circumstances I was often the only male sitting in the background listening to their discussions. Usually I wasn’t even noticed and I noticed that I wasn’t. I think because of these circumstances I grew up seeing and understanding females differently than most of my male relatives and friends. It didn’t change my masculinity but it gave me an understanding beyond my gender and years. I read this writing and I can see the truth and relevance. There is more truth to this writing than many understand, even females.
Sally Omar
Hilary, An excellent writing …. thank you….women ROCK!!!!!!! Sally xxxxoooo
TeriLee
Thank you so much for posteing this Hillary….what a wonderful statement for us woman to stick together….we all need each other in this crazy life :) xoxo
Yool
Thanks ‘sister’
carlotta peacock
Thank u gorgeous, made my day xx
Bevsimages
true lol ;) x