Life with a sister means memories galore
“Would you love me like this forever, Mom?”
“Yes beta, my love for you will never change,” said my mom as she gave me a tight hug.
But there was something that was creating (although a few inches) a distance between us. It was her protruding stomach, which had been growing unnaturally just a few months away from my sixth birthday. I did not fancy this sizeable change in her for two reasons – First, she was looking obese. Second, her rotund stomach was pushing me away from her.
When I complained to her, she laughed and said, “My dear, somebody is going to join you very soon…to be with you and to love you.”
Her statement took me back to an old movie scene and almost immediately, I had the answer – ‘Mom was going to give birth to her second child.’
The thought of having a sibling made me feel quirky. As an almost six-year old, I was not used to sharing my mother’s love. I was very happy alone. My insecurity told me, “Why does she need to add another child to the family?” “Is she not happy with me?” Yet a part of me was waiting for my sister…did I say sister…YES, at the back of mind I was hoping for a baby girl. Mom used to tell me how sisters are friends forever so I felt a sister would always be better than a brother.
Days passed by, thoughts changed and finally on May 3, 1995, my mom gave birth to a baby GIRL. From the time I was taught to pray, I believed in miracles and that day one happened. I now had a sister and not a brother. My joy knew no bounds and my smile and lips said it all – I was ecstatic as I saw the little angel for the first time.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/inspirational-stories/32835-sisters-are-friends-forever.htmlReference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=32835
From her crying days to the time she attended the same school, from her toddler days to teenage vivacity, we developed a special bonding far different from that of a close friend. I now knew her precious significance in my life. Sisters are a tremendous duo and make a very powerful relationship.
Life with a sister means memories galore – there are physical memories: soap and bubble baths in bathtub, good night kisses and snuggles. There are social memories: boyfriend’s talk, battle over clothes, shopping sprees and priceless emotional memories: heartfelt advice, unquestioned loyalty, who is mom’s favourite, who got attention and who got rejected.
I often wondered how my mom would manage to love my little sister when she already loved me. Was it her stellar academic record….actually, she was always so very adorable that she was loved by one and all.
I soon realized mom’s love has multiplied and not divided…she loved us both immensely. I believe we are capable of giving so much more love than what we allow ourselves to give. There always is plenty of love in us to go around.
A sister is a like an amazing childhood that can never be lost…I’m blessed to have her.
Harpreet Kaur is a Graduate in Statistics (H) from Delhi University.
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