- One of these people went on to try to throw a glass bottle at her brother's head after he annoyed her. It hit him in the back and then fell to the concrete where it shattered.
- One of these people used to pretend that his sister was hitting him just to get her in trouble.
- One of these people called her brother "crooked" after he was diagnosed with scoliosis.
- One of these people ruined all of his sister's My Little Ponys with hair spray and styling brushes.
You might not guess that these two sweeties could possibly grow up to be the siblings in a family of six kids who were the farthest apart...who bordered on detesting each other.
But there's more.
You might be surprised to learn that these same two kids who grew up ignoring and mocking each other ended up best friends as grown ups.
That the little brother in the picture grew to be a man who admired his big sister more than any other woman in the world, for her giving nature, her amazing humor, and her tender heart. That the girl in the picture would end up on her knees pouring out unselfish prayers for her brother's happiness and well being. That she would rise to the occasion more than once to come to her brother's aid in his most desperate times of need.
It's funny to look at the picture and then look across the room where they sit at my kitchen table swapping insults, teaching tips, and life lessons learned. He tells her that she spends too much money. She counters that he plays too many video games. He offers to buy her dinner off of a dollar menu. She offers to beat him at Wii bowling.
Life's come full circle for my husband and my sister-in-law.
Best friends then...worst enemies in the middle...best friends now.
Family always.
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18 comments:
I hope that happens for my girls. We're in the "worst enemies in the middle" stage!
Great picture. Your SIL would LOVE to see the nice things you've written about her.
You made me cry! I am an only child, and watching my children fight sometime just hurts my heart, but your post today made it seem alright... I want them to be close and love each other dearly!
Thanks!
You made me cry! I am an only child, and watching my children fight sometime just hurts my heart, but your post today made it seem alright... I want them to be close and love each other dearly!
Thanks!
Oh, that was so sweet! My kids have been driving me crazy this week! It's a short trip.
But I know they deeply love each other!
That's great sibling post!
Yep I have a story like this yet I was the middle and they were trouble "youngest to young and the oldest to old!" But after developing the art of "titt for tatt" they treated me with much respect and showed me Love ! LOL!
I have a similar story, except with a huge age difference. Back then she was my annoying little sister - 11 years younger. Now she's one of my best friends and about to become a mother for the first time. I couldn't be more excited! And she's asking ME, me, who feels like an abject failure as a parent at times, for advice!
Beautiful post. I really enjoyed it.
What a sweet post and great use of that photo. I'm glad things worked out!
What a great post. :) It reminds me of my own sisters.
What a sweet post, and a great picture! My brother and I were just like that. We grew up the only two kids in our whole extended family, so we only had each other to play with, pick on, try to kill... He is now one of my greatest heroes and I love him to death.
Great post!
Cut it out. You're choking me up. There's a big age gap in my kids (21-13-9) My daughters absolutely adore their big brother. It touches my heart when they're all together. Even if they are smacking each other around! :D
BTW- My 9yr threw a bottle of rubbing alcohol at my 13yr old. Fortunately of unfortunately (not sure which) she missed & it hit the TV instead. The big screen TV shattered. There went our economic stimulus check!!
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That is SO sweet - the picture as well as the post!
The My Little Pony incident just goes to show that boys are not responsible enough to use Aqua Net :)
My brother totally did the "pretend like you're being hit" thing to me. Made me crazy.
I wish I could say I still have any relationship with him at all... bummer.
I will be patiently waiting for that to happen with my girls and my one boy. :)
Oh I hated my brother growing up. We fought non-stop, but had a deal. We could pound on each other, but never complain to mom and dad. Wow...good times. Thank goodness Boo and Hunter are not like that now. They fight, but will still spend more time getting along.
That is just precious. Ironically my little sister and I are closer than my twin sister and I. Even after 40 years of life, my twin and I pretty much agree to disagree.
I pray daily that my kids will grow up to be close, life long friends. What a sweet post. I have a little brother and I consider us close. I def went through a period where I had to learn he did not want a "second mommy" but a friend to listen and not tell him what to do. Once I got that lesson learned, our relationship grew tons.
I bet your SIL was truly touched by this post!
How beautiful! It was like that for my brother and I, although we had a few more bumps in the road during his 2 rehab stints. I pray my children who currently love to torment each other will also grow to be best friends as adults.
How awfully-sweet :) I think I had little tear when I read it, too! I have a similar story....
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