Spending the past week at home was surprisingly, really, really nice. I got a pleasant surprise when my friend asked me to be her bridesmaid (SO STOKED!!) and bought a sweet new pair of heels (oh BABY!) But, by far the highlight of the week was my sister.
Yup. My sister.
Anyone who knows me knows she is like my darker half. Not because shes a bad person, but because she brings that bad person out of me. It has been a constant struggle with her. We fight a lot, and many harsh and unnecessary words are exchanged. The parental unit always reminds me that I cant love a rock if I cant love my own sister. But I have always begged to differ. I have often felt like it was easier to love a terrorist than love her at times. I've seen her at her best, and I've seen her at her worst. And likewise she has seen my strength and weakness. And it finally feels like every heartfelt prayer has begun its awakening in her heart. I wasn't the best this week, but she put up with me. She didn't shout, lose her patience, give me attitude, or anything. Even when I deserved it. There is something so unspeakably powerful about that. I find it so encouraging to see how God is working in her. It just makes me feel like nothings impossible, and it gives me hope for a new day. Hope for me, that if she can hold herself accountable and follow through then so can I. Her character really made a difference and as this week starts I find myself depending on her strength to press forward. She even bought me nail polish! Woah. Its a new day folks.
So there you have it, people can change. For better, or for worse.
All in time.
-S
XO.xo
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Awww - this is so nice. As a younger sister, I know I drove my sister completely up the wall when we were younger and living in the same house. It becomes different when everyone starts moving out though and the time you then have with them when you do see each other is precious. The bond between sisters really is unlike any other. Even with the fighting, etc, there always seems to be an acceptance and underlying understanding between sisters that's so unique.
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