Family Week

Family week started today. The girls came down today for parts of the day. It meant the world to me to have them here. I hope they enjoyed the classes and therapy. Dr. Julie said she really enjoyed meeting everyone that I talk so much about. I am so lucky to have so many wonderful women in my life: my sisters, mothers, and grandmothers. I admire them in many ways. There are great examples of strong women of faith and mothers in Zion. Someday I hope to develop the qualities they express and share with me. They are wonderful blessings in my life. One of my favorite things to do is to be with them. I enjoy playing and visiting with them.

I believe there is a true magic between sisters. I treasure the relationships and memories we share from playing with dolls, dressing up, playing make believe, baking cookies, and of coarse playing ten in a bed. Mom always seemed to come out on top. I still wonder how she always won – I think she cheated! Sister’s hearts are bond in way that makes it easy to laugh, cry, sympathize, and relate to one another. A sister’s connection makes it easy to read between the lines, behind the lies, and understand unspoken messages during a conversation. Their hugs, hearts, and hands bring warmth and comfort.

I am so grateful for mothers who care so tenderly and lovingly. Their hearts are whole and full outpouring love. Gentle hugs, kisses, cuddles, and touches seem to heal even the greatest pains. A mother’s love is the perfect medicine as it is unconditional and eternal. I treasure memories of being taught through my mother’s actions and words to be genuine, kind, forgiving, charitable, giving, selfless, prayful, humble, playful, and loving. Wrapped in a mother’s arms serenity is found. Looking through a mirror with my mother helps me see what God sees, my true self.