Sis and I played together endlessly as kids, and we were very close. She is outgoing and sociable, and I was shy and awkward. So I depended on her to find friends for us and to get the conversation going. As we grew older I used to worry about how I would function without her around. For that very reason I chose not to attend the same college as she and almost all my relatives attended. I went off on my own, and it was the best thing I could have done for myself. I realized I was quite OK on my own and even liked depending on myself... an important part of my growing up that I'm proud of taking charge of at that crucial point in my life. I didn't stop loving Sis, of course. I just stopped depending on her to fulfill my life.
Now Sis and I live in different states and don't get to see each other very often. I hope she is having a very HAPPY 60th birthday and being showered with blessings and love.
I sent Sis this gift. I just love how it turned out. A woman in my LQS makes these calendar things, and then the customer can add to it as desired. I added the borders and the flowers and quilted it. This shows my sister's initials, the month and year of her birth, and the birthdate has a special symbol on it. The musical clef, the books, and the water (to represent swimming) are her special interests. The calendars can be custom-ordered. Pretty cool, isn't it? I hope she loves it, too.
3 comments:
I, too, can see 60 on the horizon and it seems impossible to me that I am this old ;-)
I love the little calendar quilt--what a great design idea.
I turn 60 in January. I love what Liz says....Old is 10 years older than my parents. Guess I'll never get old! You too.
Definitely cool! Your sister is sure to treasure it.
I don't think 60 is old either, I think you have to wait until 70 for that designation these days!
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