Did I Tell You?

Was it just a month ago Sis when we were together? It seems longer somehow and I miss you. I always miss you more after we’ve been together for awhile. The longer the visit the more I miss you.

Did I tell you while we were talking how much I love you? Did I let you know that there have been times in my life when I felt you were all I had? I meant to…I think you should know it.

Did I tell you how at the first sight of you after one of our separations I am always struck by your beauty? It’s as if I forget during the time we’re apart just how pretty and natural you are. Your hair so thick and blonde and wavey and your eyes so blue. The very same things I thought beautiful about you when you were just beginning to walk and talk – just seasoned a bit now with the years.

Did I thank you for all that you did for us and tell you how very, very much we enjoyed the house on the river you found? How I smiled when I looked in the fridge and saw the wine waiting there for me when we got in late from the airport that first night? You had been there the night before leaving food and drinks, floats and anything else you could think of we might need.

Did I tell you how the family reunion was so much more special because you and I did it together? Did I thank you for letting me boss you around like I always do? You handled it exceptionally well this time – are you getting senile?

Did I tell you how I loved sitting with you on the pier that first night we were together. How wonderful it was to share the sunset with you as we sipped our beer and wine with never a lull in the conversation even after hours of talking, as we caught up on our lives.

It was so beautiful when the moon came up as we sang Carol King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” to all the late-night boaters passing us by, and raised our glasses to them in greeting. Did I tell you how wonderful it was to sit with you and watch the ripples of water marching up the moonladder.

I love you Sis.

Little but Mighty

October 7, 2002

That picture is just beautiful – and so is your tribute to your sister. It sounds like two have wonderful times together. Makes me miss my brother, we are very close as well and he lives about 1200 miles away. Thanks for sharing!

This entry is why I always wished I’d had a sister.

Chalandra

I smiled through tear-blurred eyes as I read this. I’m glad you cherish your sister.

Ollie

October 8, 2002

Dear patalija, making me teary eyed also! What a special relationship you have, makes me pine for that with my sisters, how did it not happen? I will always ask myself that. I am so happy for you. (Just a memory), once during my mothers illness when my sisters were on an especially hurtful session, they reminded me how bossy they thought I always was to them. I ask my Mother (who was staying…

…with us for a month) Mama, do you think I was always bossy to P and M? “Well sweetie you were bossy but you got things done” Somehow that seemed to sooth me…Oh my, have a great Tues, hugs,

gel

This is beautiful! And thanks for the hug-I really did need it last night. ((Patalija))

MJ+

The nice thing about sister relationships is that you probably don’t have to tell her these things – she knows. But it’s nice to say them out loud.

i hope you never froget to tell her how much you love being with her and love her, and i hope your froget how much you miss her!!! thank you for your notes, i have been unable to really get to OD, an oder and long time friend from before OD sent me a laptop so i can actually return notes. Now if the isp will stay connected by phone!;) LOVELY entry

Pssst! … Birthday Party at my place for Kalestra~Mistrys October 9th Birthday … starting now! : )

Spinster

Makes me wish I had a sister. However, my brother is coming for a visit next week! 🙂

What a loving tribute! Surely, you have shared this with her…? Thank you for your kind welcome, patalija. I look forward to getting to know you too!

RYN: Thanks, patalija. I think you’re right about the font. I’ve changed it but may experiment some more. Your thoughts are appreciated!

Icarus Knew

Be sure she gets to read this. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs.

What a wonderful message for your sister. I never had a sister.

October 10, 2002

this is so beautiful, i envy you your sister…and the love…

*tx

October 19, 2002

A wonderful tribute to sisterhood … to love … to women. You are a gift to us.

Dear Sis, Yes you did tell me… all of the above and more. I am so blessed to have you for a sister… you’re my own personal Van Gogh. To have a sister who can express her feelings as you do, and to understand me as you do, you are a very special gift from God. I hope that he will let us share many more sunsets; remember, all you have to do is call my name… I love you Sis (saf)

Seven years ago you wrote this to me sis… it seems like a lifetime.. saf, with love

forget the above…..sanf