I don’t think anyone can argue that the majority of families consist of
more than one child. That’s just the way it’s been forever. I am number nine in
a family of twelve, six boys and six girls. Time has reduced that number to
eight, leaving three boys and five girls. Again, that’s the way it goes in
life. Some of you know how it feels to lose a sibling. It hurts and you quickly
learn or are reminded of how precious they really are.
more than one child. That’s just the way it’s been forever. I am number nine in
a family of twelve, six boys and six girls. Time has reduced that number to
eight, leaving three boys and five girls. Again, that’s the way it goes in
life. Some of you know how it feels to lose a sibling. It hurts and you quickly
learn or are reminded of how precious they really are.
Being siblings are in no way saying that any two are alike. They are no
more the same as if they are no kin at all, in the grand scheme of things. They
are individuals with different personality traits that define who they are or
have become. Sometimes, the only commonalities they may have are the parents
who created them and there is nothing wrong in that. Why would there be? It’s
the way it is.
more the same as if they are no kin at all, in the grand scheme of things. They
are individuals with different personality traits that define who they are or
have become. Sometimes, the only commonalities they may have are the parents
who created them and there is nothing wrong in that. Why would there be? It’s
the way it is.
I have had a few fights in my time with a couple of my own brothers,
some real knock down drag out fights. But when all the dust had settled, we all
knew that we loved each other as we should. We all realized that some things
just weren’t worth fighting over and if they were, we were mature enough to
understand and accept each other’s differences, because we were all different.
We all had our reasons for our beliefs and convictions and we all understood
that matters of the heart were things that we just couldn’t change or help.
some real knock down drag out fights. But when all the dust had settled, we all
knew that we loved each other as we should. We all realized that some things
just weren’t worth fighting over and if they were, we were mature enough to
understand and accept each other’s differences, because we were all different.
We all had our reasons for our beliefs and convictions and we all understood
that matters of the heart were things that we just couldn’t change or help.
The one thing that really ate at my heart most of my young life was our
ability to tell each other that we loved each other. This bothered me for many
years so I decided that needed to change, at least for me. So, I made it a
point to tell each of my brothers and sisters that I loved them, usually along
with saying, “I’ll see you later!” Things did change. It’s so common now to
hear those words spoken, even without provocation, even without me saying it
first. I love that!
ability to tell each other that we loved each other. This bothered me for many
years so I decided that needed to change, at least for me. So, I made it a
point to tell each of my brothers and sisters that I loved them, usually along
with saying, “I’ll see you later!” Things did change. It’s so common now to
hear those words spoken, even without provocation, even without me saying it
first. I love that!
Sibling rivalry is common and it can be a good
thing. But when it becomes so fierce that it gets in the way of love, it is no
longer a rivalry. I can’t think of a word to describe it but I know in my heart
of hearts that it’s so very wrong, especially when there is no good reason for
it. If there is animosity between siblings, for whatever reason, always
remember there may come a time when it will be too late to put it behind you
and make things right again. Believe me, I know from experience. Love one
another and take care of one another. You will never regret it, I promise you!
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