I Am An Only Child,,,,,But I Have A Sister.... Day 6 Whole Lotta Love

Oh my, It has been a warm beautiful Spring like day here in Ga.  I know there is a big snow storm forming and heading some of your way, and I would love to be there, but I have to admit I did enjoy today. 

Got out as early as these old bones would let me and had breakfast with Holly at our favorite place, Cracker Barrel.  Ran a few errands, picked up Darbee Rae from Pre K and headed back to Holly's.  Sat outside and watched Darbee Rae ride her jeep, and bicycle.  Yes, it made me want to see Spring even sooner.  But I am sure a little later on we will pay for this beautiful warm day.

Today I have a little story to tell.  Yes, as with my title I am an only child as my Mother was before me. However I have always felt I had a sister.  So let me explain.  My Mother had a cousin whose Mother died giving birth to her.  My Grandmother helped to raise Glois{mother's cousin} They too seemed like sisters.  When Glois married God blessed her and her husband with a baby girl.  Her name was Kathy.  Mother and Daddy at the time did not have children.  They had tried for years and no doctor could find a medical reason why they could not get pregnant.  So,,, they loved Glois' daughter Kathy , and her Mom was so sweet to share her with my parents. 

Glois contacted a rare nerve disease and passed away at the age of 33 and Kathy was 6 years old. On her dying bed she gave Kathy to Mother and Daddy to take care of.  Kathy's Dad was in the service and was not a good daddy or husband.   She knew Mother and Daddy would take care of her and give her a good home.  This was in January.  And then the following October,,,,,, Yep, here I came.  Can you believe my parents were married  17 years and never had a baby.  Once they took Kathy then yes, here I came. 

So,,, although Kathy was not blood,,,, she was with my parents before I came along.  They never adopted her, but she lived with us all her life until she was married.  She has always been  like a sister to me.  I loved her as child and I love her today. Let me introduce you to Kathy

Kathy called my parents Dorothy, and Bud.  She has stood by my side and done for my Daddy when he was ill and for my Mother just like a daughter would. We joined together in the death of both my parents. I am truly blessed to have her for a "sister"

It is Kathy's house we meet at for our family get togethers.  She loves to cook,,,, we love to eat so you will find everyone there lots of Sunday nights after church sitting around the table for a good home cooked meal.  Her door is always open to family and friends.  Her motto is " the more the merrier"

Kathy's life has been a hard one.  She worked, took care of a sick husband who lost the battle to cancer early and left her with 2 small boys to raise.  She didn't slow down, and dealt with the life ahead of her.  My hero.

Today she is no longer able to work.  She has a disease that has left her legally blind.  She can no long drive and limited to what she can do.  To meet her on the street you would never know.  She is a trooper.As with a big sister, she is someone I look up to.  I call just to say hello and when I want to gossip, fuss, or if I am having a bad day.  She is always there for me. And me for her.  I love her kids and grandson and she mine.  She is a second Mother to  Holly and another grandmother to Darbee Rae.  I am so thankful that God sent her to Mother and  Daddy.  Although you can't see to read this, I love you Kathy, always have and always will.  Yes there is a whole lotta love in my heart for this dear  "Sister"

If you are blessed to have a sister or brother, don't put off telling them that you love them and  are proud to call them  your family.

Until next time.