So last night I’m having a nervous breakdown. The kind that comes once every 10 years or so. To say that I was apoplectic would be an understatement. This is how I felt: 
I was laying in bed, feet twitching, hands twitching, left eye twitching (but luckily no muff twitching–recall the buzz muff anyone?) I had my Kindle in my hand and was jumping back and forth between a book, a word search app, Sudoku and a game called Paplinko (think Plinko on the Price is Right). I couldn’t focus on anything for more than a few minutes and I realized that if I didn’t let off a little steam (by that I mean FREAK THE FUCK OUT) that I was going to go nuts. It was to the point where I was thinking to myself, “Do I take my sleeping pill now so that I can just go into a coma for the next 8 hours or do I try and stay up as late as possible because taking the sleeping pill only makes tomorrow come that much faster?” That is me at my most stressed.
Even though it was 2 hours later in the state where my sister lives, meaning it was after 1:00 am, I texted her and asked if she was by any chance awake. She was! Yay! And not only was she awake, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed. Truly a gift from God. Had she been asleep I don’t know what I would have done.
So, I went out to my car and screamed and cried (soooooo not like me!!) for over an hour on the phone with my sister. I used a combination of 4-letter words that would shock the fangs off a snake. What did my precious little sister do? She made me laugh. It was wonderful. She showed just the right amount of quiet support, outrage, humor and understanding…it was just what this girl needed. I can’t even remember the last time I cried on her shoulder. Probably 25 years ago. But there she was, helping me out long distance and doing what no one else could–getting me. She gets me. I have friends who “get me”. My hubby does amazingly well. But there is something about a sister that gets you in a way no one else can that is so reassuring. For that, and for her, I am incredibly thankful. I sincerely don’t know what I would have done without her last night. She was my Wonder Woman and an otter all wrapped up into one incredible woman. To say I am truly blessed would be the greatest of understatements.
Now, my dear friends, there is no need to worry. I’ll be fine, everything will work out, it’s just a temporary thing. But I felt the need to let the world know that I am so deeply grateful to have a sister who was there for me in the middle of the night. She offered to fly out here. She offered to have me fly out and stay with her. She did and said everything right.
Thank you so much, sweet Beck-a-boo, for loving me and for being the best sister anyone could ever want. I love you so much and am so glad I have you.
And just so the rest of you can see this fantastic woman who is my Sissy, here are a few pics of her and me (I’m 99% positive that shouldn’t be “she and I”) from over the years. See how lucky I am?
So sweet that she was giving me my favorite pacifier rather than smothering me with a pillow!
She’s looked the same since birth. What a pretty little face. 🙂
Who knew we could foresee the future at such a tender age?
We ain’t ‘fraid of no snakes!
Me attacking her when I opened her Christmas present where she gave me the money to cover my pet deposit–allowing me to get my very first kitties!
Happy Christmas Campers last year.
Isn’t she just lovely? I Love My Schmeckers!!
Be 100% positive. “Her and me” are object pronouns and are used as the compound objects of the preposition “of” in your sentence. And I loved the post, by the way. You make me laugh and cry and giggle every time I read your work.
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Awww…I’m glad you liked it. She’s a wonderful sister. So, is it “she and I” or” her and me”??? Did I get it right? I’ll be so proud!! All that smarty pants English grammar stuff messes with my head. 😉 Hugs!
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A couple of pretty ladies! Now I feel bad that my own daughter only has brothers and I’ve done been fixed. Thanks for that! Lol.
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I live to make people feel bad. 😉 Kidding!!! 🙂 Thank you, btw. Total sweetness. 🙂
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I’m so glad your sister is there for you!! How wonderful! Your pics are adorable!!! I’m glad that you are going to be ok!! Sometimes you just got to let it all out!! Lots of Hugz!! Lisa
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I can’t tell you how thankful I was for her support. She was my hero!
Thanks for the sweetness about the pics. We’ve had many, many good times together. We are only 19 months apart, so we experienced everything at about the same time as we were growing up. I think that helps forge a wonderful bond.
I really do feel better after freaking out. It helped so much I can’t even tell you. 🙂 Hugs right back at’cha!
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Awww, so sweeet!! When everyone else craps out – family is there. Glad she was there for you… I thought I heard something loud outside last night. Sister is very pretty! 😉
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You heard my screams!!! 😉 Yes, I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful family. I thank God for them every day. 🙂 And yeah, she’s a looker! 🙂
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seems to run in the family. 🙂
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Awwww…you are the sweetmost! 😉
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How totally awesome it is for you to have that kind of support system. Even better, that you have that kind of relationship with a sibling. So bad-ass!!! The pics were absolutely darling!!!!! XOXOXOXO
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Thanks, honey. 🙂 It was awesome. I usually keep most things (believe it or not) close to the vest, but last night she was just what I needed. I’m truly blessed.
Glad you liked the pics. She can’t take a bad one. 🙂
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Neither can you (take a bad picture)
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You are far too kind. I have to tell you though, I can take an ugly picture like no one’s business. I remember when I got my senior pictures taken and brought home the picture pack (you know, 1 8×10, 2 5x7s and 20 wallet sized?) and my mom looked at the pics and said, “Who is that? Did they give you the wrong pictures?” Yep. THAT bad. It’s frightening sometimes. 🙂
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I absolutely understand the sister-in-crisis love. I have three sisters, and they have all come through for me at various times of drama in my life.
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You and I are truly blessed. 🙂 I’m glad you have that kind of support too. It’s amazing, isn’t it? 🙂
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sorry you didn’t feel good but I’m glad you had your sister! 🙂 I only have two younger brothers, even if we are close; I don’t think it’s the same relationship you would have with a sister! I consider my best-friends as sister but I’m sure it’s still not the same! Love the pictures of both of you! 🙂 (this is one of your best posts!, I really enjoyed reading it, but I always enjoy reading your posts) 🙂
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Thanks so much for the sweetness. There really is something special about a sister (not that brothers aren’t great too), but a sister knows your heart and has the female perspective to go along with it. It really is wonderful having someone to count on for midnight freak outs. 🙂 I’m glad you liked the pictures. I have a million of them–it was hard to narrow it down to just a few.
It warms my heart that you think this is one of my best posts–it wrote itself. I didn’t even have to think about what I was typing–I guess coming straight from the heart made it easy to pen.
Thanks for such a sweet comment. Have a great night. Hugs!!
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There were never such devoted sisters, as the song says.
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I tell ya, I’m very, very lucky. And believe me, I don’t take it for granted. She’s a peach!
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You certainly have a wondrous sister there.
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Yes I do! She stopped me from committing hari kari!!! Bless her heart. 🙂
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In that case she is more than a wondrous sister, she is a magnificent angel.
My kids stopped me. But that was nearly five years ago
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Your kids are magnificent angels too!!! 🙂 (And yeah, she’s my hero right abut now.) 🙂
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Sometimes I could throttle them though 😉
Although my daughter did tell me not to give up on someone I had been chatting to, and now I need to go to bed as I have been chatting to her for the last 3 hours 😆
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She sounds awesome. I’m so glad she was there for you. 🙂
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Simply wonderful, my friend. I don’t know what I’d have done without her. 🙂
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A combo of SuperWoman and an otter!! I LOVE that. I’m an only child (and, no, I was NOT spoiled. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it), and I always wanted a baby brother. Now, I think I’d rather have a big sister!!
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How can you go wrong with a Super Hero and a fuzzy friend? Best combo ever!! 🙂 As for not spoiled…ummm hmmm…yeah. KIDDING! You are a wonderfully generous soul (just ask Sparky) and I’d never guess you were an only child. I always wished I had an older brother (in addition to my sis, not instead of) so that I could date all of his friends. I’m such a tramp. 😉
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I wanted an older brother with really cute friends too! I must be a fellow tramp!!
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We are awesome in our trampiness!!! 😉 (I’m pretty sure that’s either not a word or I spelled it wrong! No one said a tramp had to be smart!) 😉 XO
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Love the pictures… I’m so glad my two daughters have each other. 🙂
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Thank you! I’m a picture taking nut (I drive everyone crazy) but when I can look back and see pics from over the years I’m glad that I always have my camera.
I’m glad your girls have each other too–even if they wanna kill each other as they are growing up, the love that sisters have for each other is amazing and ever-lasting. 🙂
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Such a wonderful post! I had always wanted a sister. I had an older brother who beat me up a lot…to his defense I did bother the crap out of him. I was blessed with 3 children, 2 girls. I am so happy and look forward to watching their relationship bloom into something I hope like you and your sister. Great writing!
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Thank you! It was one of the easiest posts I’ve ever written.
Your older brother was a brat!! That was one good thing about not having a brother–I wouldn’t have fared well get my ass handed to me on a regular basis. 😉
Congrats on your own lovely family. I wish for all of your kids a most wonderful life and happy relationships. 🙂
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Lovely photos
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Aww! You’re so alike as well. Couple of beauties.
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Thanks, honey. What a sweet thing to say! 🙂 She’s always been drop dead gorgeous…all you have to do is look at the long line of men that follow her everywhere. It’s quite awesome to see. 🙂
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he’s right: impossible for you to take a bad picture -even if you try 🙂 🙂 :). But thanks for the add, quite a honor. see you around 🙂
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Shucks….thank you! (I’m all blushing now.) You are such a sweetie. 🙂 You are very welcome for the add. Absolutely my pleasure. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
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What a lovely story to share.
Thanks
Lynn 😀
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Thanks, Lynn! She was quite the inspiration. 🙂 Hope you are having a great week (Monday…ugh…). 🙂
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I know this is not new to you but you have been nominated… again! cheers 🙂 http://simplypoeticme.com/2013/04/06/inspiring-blogger-award/
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OH MY GOSH!!! YOU ARE SUCH A DEAR!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I just love you!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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you are so welcome! Yayyy 🙂
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You warm my heart, sweet lady. XOXOXOOX
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🙂 we are well met.
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I enjoyed this post and it made me think of my sister. I texted her right after sending this comment…thanks for making me appreciate my sister all over again!
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Awwww…that is so sweet. Absolutely my pleasure. I’m really happy you enjoyed it. Sisters are the best!
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