Thursday, August 6, 2009

My Big Sister

My sister and I are about as opposite as two people can be. Growing up together has helped mold me into who I am today. She has taught me lessons only a big sister can teach.
When Ronald Reagan was elected President, my sister was around 11 years old. I remember she came running out of the house in a panic, screaming "We're going to war!, We're all going to die!" She's a little dramatic. A few years later when I came home crying because a girl had picked on me at the bus stop, my big sister walked to that girl's house and threatened her and her sibling with bodily harm. I would say she over reacted a little. In my pre-teen years, my sister sat on me for three hours, just because she thought it would be funny. I did not want to upset her so I went along with it. When she started working. she would cash her paycheck, and she would run down to the store and buy a one pound bag of M&M's for us to share secretly. I was always happy when she got paid.
Through all of this, my big sister taught me that not everything you hear on the news is accurate and there is no need to panic. When being attacked or picked on, stand up for yourself and fight back. She has taught me how to practice patience, have endurance and that every now and then its ok to treat yourself to a sweet treat!

1 comment:

  1. Yes, I understand. I am the youngest of 4 and have 3 older sisters. They would beat me up. When I was old enough to get my revenge, I found out (from dad), boys never ever it a girl (sigh).
    It is strange how kids growing in the same family can turn out so diferant. One sister was validictorian in college, me, I bearly made it through high school but did good in college.
    They say you can divorce your spouse, and parents, but you can not divorce your sibblings. They are such a treasure.


    I enjoyed reading "my big sis" story. thanks for posting it.

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