Quote From: jandlbI am writing this on the second day of my sister's death. She died yesterday (Friday) and I already miss her so much. We did not always get along and she made choices that were not the healthiest or the smartest, but she was my sister. I could always count on her to give hugs that were a little too long, her capacity to love with all of her heart and the knowledge that we loved each other. When I found out that she was in the hospital, in the ICU unit, I opted to wait to call her the next day (Friday), however that call was never made because she past away in the early morning. I will always have that regret that I didn't get the chance to acuse her of wanting attention or just trying to get out of house work(with a smile). My family (mother, father, brothers, husband) and I knew that she was sick but didn't realize how ill she was.
Quite honestly, I thought that "Sisters at War" was a silly topic when I saw the preview, because all of us have disagreements with our siblings but I would give anything to be "at war" with my sister right now instead of having to plan her memorial service and help her kids get through this.
The most ironic part is that this episode is scheduled to air on her birthday, she would have been 37.
I understand how it feels to lose a sister. I have two, but one passed away when she was 17 in a hit and run accident. It has been 11 years now, but I still remember her, and though we didn't always get along, at least when she did die, the last time I had spent with her was a really nice and funny memory. It is one I will cherish forever.
Remember all the good times with her, and she will always be there with you in your heart. It will take time and though the pain doesn't leave completely, it will not be so great and consuming as it is in the beginning.
Here is a big hug for you!
Here is a quote I wrote (after losing my father) that is displayed on one of my online pages:
Loss of a loved one is not the end of life, but only the beginning. Carry on their wisdom, teachings and love to the next generation and they will live on forever. - R. A. Hager