Yesterday marked the third anniversary of the death of my little sister. She was two weeks late entering the world. Sadly she left here before me, succumbing to her third bout of breast cancer at age 64. I miss her cheerful demeanor, her deep Christian faith, her commitment to her grandchildren.
When you lose a sibling, you lose someone to share inside family jokes. Who else knew what it meant when our mother was “on high beam?” Who else could mimic my father’s “don’t crowd me,” whenever we needed a laugh?
Love you, sis.
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I never had a sibling. But for what it’s worth, I think I can understand your pain.
Commiserations, Elizabeth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I know that you can.
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Sad indeed
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Thank you.
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Brought tears to my eyes. Thinking of you today.
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Thanks Susanne.
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You are showing me how to bear the unbearable. My heart is with you today.
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Thank you. It is amazing that all of you girls are still alive and kicking.
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Commiserations.
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Thank you Cathy.
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I’m so sorry your sister left too soon. It’s heart-wrenching.
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Thank you Anne.
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I am sorry for your loss Elizabeth. The death of my big sister was what started me blogging. I often go back to read that first post and it never fails to bring a tear!
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I will go look for it. Thanks for the consolation.
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Peter, that was such a brave and touching way to begin your blog. And your first post is precious.
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Thank you Rachel.
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A loving tribute, Elizabeth. I lost my sister too many years ago. Thinking of you as you remember x
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Thank you so much.
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What a huge loss – I’m so sorry to hear about it. *hugs*
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Thanks.
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Touching words. Sorry for your loss. ❤
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Thank you.
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I too lost my younger (and only) sister to cancer. Life can be hard, but death can be harder. Peace be with you.
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Thank you so much. It is odd to lose a younger sibling somehow.
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I was going to do a fundraiser walk with a team for twenty-four hours in the name of cancer research, but that’s another thing COVID messed up. I’m glad you have so many great memories of your sister.
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Thanks Pete.
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I find it hard to believe I’m the last one left out of my childhood family.
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It is very strange to have outlived a baby sister.
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A lovely tribute to your sister. It is very sad to loose a sibling, I have as well. Best to you, Elizabeth.
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Thank you. Then you know what I mean about shared memories.
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I surely do. You’re welcome, Elizabeth.
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Yes.
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Beautiful tribute Elizabeth. The memories of our loved ones live on in those who loved them.
Bless you,
Jennifer
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Thanks Jennifer.
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I’ll never know what it’s like to lose a sibling, but sending you hugs.
By the way, whose adorable little kitty is that being nosey in the photo? 👀
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One of my sister’s many cats. That one was Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan, one of two black cats.
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Oh wow! Gilbert is the name of one of the worst hurricanes to hit Jamaica. Naturally, all we ever do on the island is make jokes about it. It either came when I was a baby or the year before I was born. 😂 How did she pick the name? Does it have any cultural references here?
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Gilbert and Sullivan of the English 19th century parodic operettas.
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I’ve never heard of this. I’ll look it up! ☺️
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Sorry for your loss. Cherish the good memories. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.
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Thank you for the prayer.
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So sorry for your loss. I’m currently going thru chemo for breast cancer and sadly lost my brother in March this year. He was my best friend and its hard doing this without him but I hope he is with me somehow. Take care x
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It is an awful thing to go through. May your course be healing.
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