I first must clarify. My family had eight girls and two boys. I was born next to the last child. I make this declaration because of a comment that was made to me years ago. A co-worker, thinking I was always referring to a singular sister, was led to wonder whether I had a very gifted and versatile sister or that I had a creative imagination! While my siblings do have a variety of special gifts and talents, I could not even begin to create some of our life adventures. Our family, like all, has its issues. It has its times of joys, sorrows and even moments on the crazy train.
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| Patsy's letter with my post script! |
I received a precious gift in the mail this week. One of my sisters, Jean was going through her family photos and uncovered a note written by another sister, Patsy and me in 1953. It was a very difficult time in the lives of our family. Since I was just a toddler, I have little recollection of that season except the feeling of sadness and confusion.
Our parents were at a hospital miles away with my critically ill sister Nellie. She was born with a heart condition and was given a very short life expectancy. The fact that she lived to be sixteen was viewed as a miracle. Sadly she passed away after a surgical procedure at that tender age.
Our sister Patsy was just barely seven and I two years of age. She was obviously homesick for Mom, Dad and older sister. Possibly she was growing tired of wrestling with entertaining her younger siblings. Even in her sadness, she was trying to put on a brave front and comfort those she loved. To have the gift to comfort others when we ourselves are mourning is a beautiful gift.
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| Mom and me Mothers Day 1995 |
How timely that this precious treasure find it’s way back into our hearts this week. Mothers Day weekend is approaching. It brings a mixed bag for many of us. I have received a great Mothers Day gift through this letter. It is a reminder, even through the most difficult and darkest times, Love shines triumphantly.
I pray that you all find Comfort and Love this Mothers Day weekend!
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” Isaiah 66:13
8 comments:
dear linda...this is so heart touching in fact it is heart warming!
just to think that you received this precious gift and just to think that you have shared it with us and just to think that it was saved for you and given to you at this special time ...your having the bible and mothers day!
mom golden had six girls and three boys..i was second from the top and trust me, you are lucky that you were second from the bottom...second from the top gets no respect and hardly any pictures taken of her...first in the top and second from the bottom have scads of photos! alas! alas!
have a super happy mothers day brown shoes!!! you have already endeared yourself to all of your new sisters!..love terry
Linda, very nostalgic. Your posting touches the core of my soul. It is more so when my sis-in-law cut off my wife just because of a small, insignificant and menial matter.Family is everything. Blood is thicker than water. Thanks for sharing.
What a precious gift this is, Linda... to receive it just as Mother's Day is approaching.
You are being reminded of something so beautiful that you may have forgotten, and which you need to hold on to in this season you are in.
Happy Mother's Day to you. May the memories you received as a gift fill your heart with warmth and peace.
Lovely picture of you and your mom.
Love
Lidj
I LOVE this post! What a great treasure of memories you have .. even in writing. May you have a wonderful Mother's Day, Linda.
What a wonderful story! Truly a gift on this Mother's Day. 8 girls and 2 boys!!! Oh my!
Terry! No pictures of you?! What were they thinking?! :) hugs sister!
Beautiful post Linda! How poignant that you should receive this at this particular time. So precious to touch and read and remember that very painful, yet loving, time of your life. Thank you for opening your heart and sharing with us. My tears flow as I read and type, remembering the precious times of my own childhood with my Momma, who now resides with Jesus. May your weekend be blessed with love and many fond memories of your own Momma and your children as well.
Many hugs.........
Diane
Dear Linda,
I have followed your writings with great joy and admiration.
What a blessing it must have been living with so many sibling, and still i can see you were a special Mummy's girl.
You're looking so close and good together.
Thanks for sharing these precious memories.
From Felisol
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