I was reminded that there were days, more than a dozen years ago, that I wanted nothing to do with them--when I was telling them (or more likely screaming at them) to get out of my room and to leave my stuff alone. I'm sure I wasn't bitter, or anything like that, about having to chauffeur them to band and baseball practice (my mom went back to work when I turned 16 and got my driver's license). I certainly wasn't jealous of their visits to the ICU (one for a car accident, the other for a roller-blading accident), though I was a little envious of their time out of school! But we weren't completely different--none of us liked to practice our piano lessons, or clean the kitty's litter box, or really, do any chores at all!
This is a photo of my brother Jon and I at a wedding at the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO on10-10-10. You can just see my nephew on the left-hand side of the photo--he was looking for sticks to add to his stick collection.
My youngest brother, Josh, invited me to play in his softball game this past weekend (they needed another girl). They won the game, despite my walk and two strike-outs. I hit all the balls in batting practice, but just like in middle school, I totally freeze up (or swing without making contact) during the game! But I had a good time and was honored that he thought I could hold my own (or at least be a body with the gender they needed).
All for one and one for all
My brothers and my friends
What fun we have
The times we share
Siblings 'til the end!
---The Three Musketeers
2 comments:
You kids make my heart proud!
My brother and I were always very close when we were growing up. Unfortunately, it's not that way currently. I've been praying every day for a while now that it changes. God bless you for cherishing the time you have with your brothers!
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