I’ve had sisters for 69 years now and they are still one of the greatest blessings of my life. One of the hardest things about moving away from Kansas was living far from my sisters. We see each other as often as we can, but it isn’t nearly often enough. Last week Vicky went over to Bev’s house and we had a fun FaceTime call. It made me so very grateful for modern technology. Except for the fact that I couldn’t give my sisters a hug, it was almost like being in the same room with them. We laughed and cried and laughed some more.
I gave birth to sisters ten years apart, so they were never really in school together, but my daughters both ended up at the same college in Missouri, and it thrills my heart that Tobi and Tavia are such close friends today. My sweet girls treated me to a girls day out for Mother’s Day and my birthday a couple of weeks ago and we had the best time!
We have fourteen grandkids, but among them there is only one set of sisters, Tavia’s girls. I pray that these two sweet girls enjoy each other as much as I’ve enjoyed my own sisters and as much as their mom enjoys her sister.
Speaking of sisters, I have some fun news to share next time. For now though, I’ll give you just a little sneak peek. These fictional sisters pictured above—Phylicia, Joanna, and Britt Chandler—are making a comeback soon! Their books are getting brand new, beautiful covers designed by my talented husband, and I can’t wait to show them to you!
Have you known the blessing of having sisters—or friends who are as dear to you as sisters?
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I’m the baby of three sisters in my birth family. Unfortunately, the older of my two sisters is deceased, but the other, who is five years older than I am, keeps in touch by phone and email and is going to come see me for my birthday this fall. Since we live states away from each other–she lives in Georgia and I live in Texas, we don’t get together as often as we’d like. In recent years, we’ve tried to take trips together when possible. Having sisters has been a great source of comfort and fellowship.
One of my three sisters is in heaven too, Suzanne. Kim was killed in a car accident in 1979 when she was a newlywed of 3 months. I still miss her every day. I think it’s made us sisters appreciate each other all the more. I’m so glad you and your sister are close at heart if not on the map.
I look forward to seeing the new covers for the Chandler sisters!
I have two sisters, but am particularly close to my oldest sister who is 17 years older than I am. She’s always been my best friend and is also like a second mom to me. She lives a few states away though so I only get to see her about twice a year. I was also blessed to grow up across the street from my aunt and was smack dab in the middle of her two youngest daughters who have always been like sisters to me. While we’re not quite across the street from each other these days, I’ve always lived with or near the older of the two (her kids even call me Aunt Joy). We finally got the other one to move to our area and so now we three see each other regularly.
Oh that’s wonderful that you are among sisters-at-heart even if you can’t be as close to your sisters as you wish. Sounds like a great childhood!
I am the surprise baby of my parents. My oldest sister, Glenda, passed into Heaven on May 3, 2025. She battled pancreatic cancer. My middle sister, Carol, and I continue to grieve the loss of our sister. Mama and Daddy had two girls and then, came the surprise of me. 🙂 Mama thought she was sick with a flu or virus, but, no, it was me. We three sisters share a beautiful bond of love, laughter, faith, and more. I’m thankful for sisters. Have a blessed day! 🙂
If you are anything like the surprise baby God gave me, you were the light of your entire family’s lives! 🙂 I’m so sorry for the sister you lost. My sister Kim was killed in a car accident in 1979 and I still miss her every day. So very grateful for the sure knowledge of a joyous reunion one day!
Love these pics! And love that I got to meet Tav’s two sweet (and mischievous) girls. 😉 While I don’t have a biological sister, I have many sisters in Christ and of the heart, and am grateful for each one. 🤍🤍🤍
I love that you got to meet them, too, Tammy! And I’m so glad I’m one of those sisters of the heart. You are as dear as a sister to me!
I LOVE having sisters! I’m the oldest of three sisters and they are a huge blessing in my life.
I always love when you post about your sisters, Becky. It’s wonderful to see how close you are. I’m not sure I realized you were the oldest though. As the oldest of 4 sisters (one in heaven) I think I have the reputation of being the bossy big sister even though Vicky is only a year younger than me (and probably many years wiser!). I’ll carry that title proudly though. 😉
I’m the oldest of the three girls in our family. (We also have a brother.) My youngest sister is almost 10 years younger than me. For the past five years the three of us have been able to live near one another. Now our baby sister is about to return overseas again and we will miss her terribly! 10 years has always seemed like a huge age difference until now. What fun it was to welcome her to the empty nest years last year and realize we are essentially in the same season of life (adult kids) for all the rest of our lives!
My little sister is 8 years younger than me, but yes, I remember when suddenly we both had husbands and kids and it was like we were the same age. I’m sorry your sister will be so far away but I hope you get to see her as often as possible.
I have two sisters–Debbie and Linda. Debbie is the oldest and always the bookworm. She is instumental in giving me a love of reading from and early age. Linda, unfortunately, passed away thirteen years ago from breast cancer. But what fun we had growing up and into adulthood. We were so much alike. And laughed at the same things. Our oldest sister…not so much. She didn’t get our sense of humor. Ha! After Linda passed, Debbie and I grew much closer, which I’m grateful for. We talk on the phone almost every day. Sister are priceless! ❤️
I’m sorry you lost your sister, Janetta. It’s not easy no matter how many years go by or how old you are. I’m so glad you and Debbie are so close now.