Sisters

Susie

 



Patty




 

 
 
 
 

 
 

The vibrant colors of fall, with bright sunshine and a crisp wind whisked us around the downtown shops in Buffalo as the three of us enjoyed our 'spontaneously orchestrated' day together. Oh, our minds and eyes scanned the stuffed shelves and isles of items that are a treasure mostly in the eye of the beholder. I found my mind wandering from idea to idea of creative projects I could do and then the sudden abrupt whack in the side of the head that reminded me of the pile of items awaiting my attention at home. All of the projects that I have started and not yet finished setting there waiting for my undivided attention. I know I am not alone in this as many of you know exactly what I am referring to. But, that still does not stop my mind from creatively brewing another great idea. I admit, I did succumb to a few small purchases and now have added to my list of undone projects. For now, that is okay. For today, I ponder…..play, work, create, write, clean, laundry?

My sisters and I spent precious time together in playful moods and hearts unburdened by the stresses in life. We laughed – something I have been so seriously lacking lately. Our hearts as one, and proud as can be to be sisters, we let the day captivate us and our thoughts. After a great afternoon shopping we enjoyed a great sandwich and cool drink. All tuckered out we left the restaurant and on our way back to Patty’s she pointed over at two other shops we had not stopped at. Like crazed women at a bra sale she swerved the car around the corner, slipped into a parking spot and wala! We had two more shops to peruse.

As I write this and realize what my choice has been for this time of the day I think I hit the hammer on the head when I used the phrase ‘undivided attention’ above. That, my friends does not exist in my world today. Things have changed and with that change my ‘self-time’ has diminished to about zilch. I am working frenetically in my mind trying to figure out a way to gain back my ‘alone time’. Unsuccessful attempts lead to even further frustration. It is a long story and meant for another day.

For now, I leave with (eee-gads! I am trying to not focus on the rest of the day and every thought of things that needed to get done just went flying through my head as they say it does when ‘your life flashes before your mind at the moment of death). . . .  Breathe, breathe, breathe.

Okay back to my good bye. I leave with a fond memory of my day spent with my sisters. Thanks to the two individuals in my life that I have experienced the greatest of joy with and the deepest of sorrow. There is no other relationship that compares with sisters. It is unique, a bond formed by bloodline but friendships formed by unconditional love.

Thanks for the memories Susie and Patty!