MORE ABOUT MY BIG SIS

RE
RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I was answering a blog tonight and a rather delightful memory of my sister Susan popped into my head so I am sharing. As most of you know I have battled cancer several times, the second being for me the most difficult. Well, my sister Susan would for no reason at all send me a gift in the mail along with a short note. Once it was a spoon rest for the stove top with my name engraved on it, another time it was an angel broach, a sister book,a box of chocolates, once it was even a calendar of sexy men, just a little something to say she loved me and to lift my spirits which it always did. Tonight this memory of her love has brightened my soul and brought a smile to my lips. Many thanks for letting me share.

RE

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  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #2
    Big Sis
    You had quite The Relationship with your sister, didn't you? She was a true nurturer, and certainly a kindred spirit. Thanks for allowing us to know her through you, RE~I know you cherish her memory, and we sooo appreciate your sharing these rememberances with us.

    Hugs,
    Claudia
  • dbs1673
    dbs1673 Member Posts: 203
    #3
    chenheart said:

    Big Sis
    You had quite The Relationship with your sister, didn't you? She was a true nurturer, and certainly a kindred spirit. Thanks for allowing us to know her through you, RE~I know you cherish her memory, and we sooo appreciate your sharing these rememberances with us.

    Hugs,
    Claudia

    gifts
    Thanks for sharing your memory. More than 10 years ago, when my little sister got married and I was "best woman" she gave me a silver heart box. We have used that heart box to pass between us for any reason, with any imaginable gift inside. Sometimes it had a holiday treat, more often than not it comes "just because". It has been a wonderful connection/keepsake for us no matter how busy or how far we are. I celebrate your connection with your sister.
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #4
    dbs1673 said:

    gifts
    Thanks for sharing your memory. More than 10 years ago, when my little sister got married and I was "best woman" she gave me a silver heart box. We have used that heart box to pass between us for any reason, with any imaginable gift inside. Sometimes it had a holiday treat, more often than not it comes "just because". It has been a wonderful connection/keepsake for us no matter how busy or how far we are. I celebrate your connection with your sister.

    HEART BOX
    What a wonderful way to keep in contact with your sister, how special this must be! Thank you for sharing it with us.

    RE
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #5
    dbs1673 said:

    gifts
    Thanks for sharing your memory. More than 10 years ago, when my little sister got married and I was "best woman" she gave me a silver heart box. We have used that heart box to pass between us for any reason, with any imaginable gift inside. Sometimes it had a holiday treat, more often than not it comes "just because". It has been a wonderful connection/keepsake for us no matter how busy or how far we are. I celebrate your connection with your sister.

    Sweeet!!!!
    Your HeartBox for some reason reminded me of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, in that the box you and your sister share is just the "right fit at the right time"...what a wonderful tradition!

    Hugs,
    Claudia
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    #6
    Thanks for sharing Rene.
    Thanks for sharing Rene. What a beautiful relationship you guys had. Hugs, Lili
  • ninjamom
    ninjamom Member Posts: 142
    #7
    Thank you for sharing. Was
    Thank you for sharing. Was she your only sister or do you have more siblings?

    Patty
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #8
    ninjamom said:

    Thank you for sharing. Was
    Thank you for sharing. Was she your only sister or do you have more siblings?

    Patty

    HELLO FROM RE
    She was the oldest, I have a brother who is distant and a baby sister who is 10 years younger. Susan and I had a close bond, she really was quite a gal.
  • Joycelouise
    Joycelouise Member Posts: 482
    #9
    RE said:

    HELLO FROM RE
    She was the oldest, I have a brother who is distant and a baby sister who is 10 years younger. Susan and I had a close bond, she really was quite a gal.

    When going through chemo, my
    When going through chemo, my sister sent me a sexy men thing too. It was called Porn for Women and it had clothed, but handsome guys saying things like "No, let ME change the kitty litter" and "Lets turn off the football game and go antique shopping instead"...things women REALLY want to hear. I loved it.
    Your sister stories loosens a lot of memories for us all, and brings love out. How nice of you to share them. love, Joyce
  • horsegal
    horsegal Member Posts: 22
    #10
    RE, Thank you so much for sharing more about your sister. What a special lady! I can't imagine how much you must miss her. So glad you have wonderful memories to make you smile! Those sister bonds are so special. My sister that's four years older than me, was diagnosed with breast cancer little more than a year before me. Having her there to lean on when I was diagnosed, is what got me through. She made me determined, gave me hope, and lifted me up everytime I got down. She's three years out and doing well. She continues to inspire me. Sisters are truly a blessing! Fran
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #11
    horsegal said:

    RE, Thank you so much for sharing more about your sister. What a special lady! I can't imagine how much you must miss her. So glad you have wonderful memories to make you smile! Those sister bonds are so special. My sister that's four years older than me, was diagnosed with breast cancer little more than a year before me. Having her there to lean on when I was diagnosed, is what got me through. She made me determined, gave me hope, and lifted me up everytime I got down. She's three years out and doing well. She continues to inspire me. Sisters are truly a blessing! Fran

    Sisterhood
    Fran,

    Thank you for sharing your story i am so glad you have a sister who is such a blessing to you as well!
  • artizan
    artizan Member Posts: 59
    #12
    Sisters are a blessing
    I lost my older sister 17 years ago after she battled breast cancer for 3 years. She left behind two little girls. I miss her dearly. When I was battling cancer some nine years later my younger sister, whose nick name was mouse, would sent me little mini note cards every week featuring "Vera the mouse". They always seemed to arrive just when my spirits needed a lift.

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