Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Sisters

I grew up with one sister and she is 364 days younger than myself. Amy, entered the world the night before my very first birthday. I have no memory of my life without her, nor would I choose to. I love her with all of my heart.

For Taylor and Teddi the story is different. On May 7th of this year, Taylor celebrated her twentieth birthday, and on May 19th a three year old sister "flitted" into her life. I'm not so sure how I would have reacted gaining a sister at age twenty. (At times I know our big kids think we are crazy!) However, this I know for sure -- Taylor has always been a wonderful big sister, and in the eyes of her new sister --she is a delight, sheer delight.




Taye, thank you for welcoming your sister with open arms just as you welcomed your baby brother for your sweet sixteen! Thank you for going along with my China dream. Thank you for the beautiful example of a young woman that you are to Teddi. Thank you for being the absolute best big sister. I pray that you will come to know the preciousness of a sister to sister relationship like the one that I have enjoyed for many, many years.

To my own sister, I am forever thankful for your love. To my daughters, now sisters, may you know the same.

Blessings~

Tina

8 comments:

Kim said...

Well Tina...you did it again...you made me tear up, you seem to be able to squeeze tears out easier than anyone. Doesn't it bless your heart to see the older kids fall madly and deeply in love with Teddi. Mark is home for a week (i need to do a post on him) and to see him with Max makes me about melt.

Love you my TX friend,
Kim

if we ever make it to your neck of the woods, we need to get together.

The Ferrill's said...

That Taylor is one special gal, I can tell! What sweet sisters!

Ohilda said...

Nothing like sisterly love!!! Taylor and Teddi seem to be the perfect match.

Hugs and blessings,


Ohilda

Sue Huber said...

These are your best photos yet! Love 'em!
Sue

Taylor and Frankie Rodriguez said...

Thanks, Mom :)
Thanks for giving me a sister, and thanks for raising me to be a great big sister.
Love you.

Anonymous said...

AMEN!
I luv u 2!!
They make my heart sing!:)
Love,
Auntie Ame

Bonnie said...

She isn't even my sister and I love her!
Lovely pictures my dear!
Such joy on both of their faces.
God has blessed your nest beyond our human abilities to measure!
He is faithful,
Bonnie Sue

Lisa said...

Hey Tina! I finally sat down long enough to check out your blog. You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing your amazing journey. Taylor is an amazing young lady. She really made Melanie feel welcome at Journey. We will be out of town this weekend. Miss you on Sunday. Thanks, Lisa Randolph