Bonds

There are certain bonds that cannot be broken, like the bonds between siblings. Time, distance and life may sometimes get in the way, but the memories are always there. Some of those memories may not come up daily, but circumstances arise that force your mind to draw them closer to the forefront, and warm you heart. I sit here tonight recalling many memories of my sister. I am having a hard time falling asleep tonight, my heart is full thinking about the our childhood. Some memories are between sisters, and no one else will appreciate the simplicity and humor. Only she will know the true humor of the onion soup story, because she and I were the only ones there that night. Only she will remember the "healthy salad" we made out dad one night, that was anything but healthy. There are other memories shared with family, like the insistence she ride the roller coaster and falling out when she got off! The long car rides and the silly games we played to entertain ourselves, like the 7up we "sipped" like royalty sipping tea or a fine wine.
I think it is easy to get on with our lives and forget to focus on all the members of our families. Circumstances will happen to us that give reason to pause and reflect on our loved ones and the memories we have shared through the years. But oftentimes geography and time can cause stress on relationships, but they can only break a bond if you allow it to happen. The days, months and years go by so quickly. I find myself wishing I had not been in such a hurry or had taken the extra time to make a phone call, send a card and let my siblings know how much they mean to me, how they have shaped me and influenced my view on the world.

I can only move forward not in reverse, and I can be content with how I have conducted myself in the last 10 months to show love and support.
I hope my brothers and sisters know that I love them.