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our theme for this week …
SIBLINGS
Siblings, options a plenty with this topic. Are they at war, are they in cahoots, are they social distancing and actually missing each other or are they simply good naturedly bickering as all siblings should.
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I miss you, brother!
There was a time that we were best friends. Now we hardly ever talk to each other. It’s not that we are estranged, it’s just that we both are too busy with our lives.
I hope you’d call!
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Awwwe 💕
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Mmm. I know this feeling. Time to pick up the phone! Thanks, Sadje.
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The rifts or the barriers we have with our siblings can be healed with little effort. Thanks 🙏
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Mmm. Yes, agreed. Very wise. Thanks, Sadje. And, always, my pleasure, welcome. 🙏
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💖🙏👍
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I miss your dumb crook jokes; laughed ’til I cried at most of them; our times on the shooting range; you singing “Proud Mary” as Elmer Fudd at mom’s. Your laugh was infectious; and you are sorely missed every single day little brother.
(Officer Stephen C. Hoke
Former Clearwater PD)
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That is so moving. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🙏
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I didn’t see my brother for 23 years before I bit the bullet and went to visit interstate. Surprisingly he was really nervous 🙃
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That was a wonderful thing to do. One does feels better when we heal the rift with family.
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☺️
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True words. Sad how busy live creation cavities between us.
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That’s really sad! And unfortunately too true. Thanks Anita 🙏
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Sounds like me and my brother. We were never that close though since being older, I was often “looking after” him, so I was more like a 2nd mother than a sibling.🤷🏼♀️
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That is the same with me and my youngest brother. But I do call all three of them off and on. They are usually too busy. 🙏
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❤️
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Family is a tough nut to figure. I almost disowned one, but we are in a better place now. The one I used to talk to doesn’t even send holiday cards anymore… Age, birth order, time, distance. All play a roll. One can only do so much. Your post reminds me of the song of the parent and child of ‘The Cats in the Cradle’… by Harry Chapin.
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Family is indeed tough. But I found that with age, putting aside differences is easier. And women find it easier than men.
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There is little age difference between the elder, and a bigger gap between my younger… Distance too. Expectations. Sometimes things/people just have to be let go.
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I know that happens with lot of families. It is sad when the bonds break!
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Sometimes with half siblings and not growing up together the bonds weren’t all that strong to begin with. Yes it is sad. But we have to give our attentions to those who will respond.
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You’re right, we can repair only the relationship which has some base to it. My own relationship with my step brother is way better than with my real brothers.
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May the new year bring us closer to those who choose to be close to us 🙂
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Oh yes, how true. Thanks Jules.
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I’m the youngest one. Since mum left us it feels like part of the family will just become a distant memory
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I know this feeling. Parents often act as the glue that holds the family together.
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Awww hugs! I am sorry you and your brother arent close! so sad!
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Thanks Carol. I think it’s the march of time.
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Yeah I think so too XX
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❤️💖
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My sister has been on my mind a lot these last couple of days… she fell and broke her shoulder badly and had to have a joint replacement. She is now home from the hospital and resting better. I hope you and your brother can reconnect soon.
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I hope her recovery goes smoothly. I make an effort to get in touch with my brothers all three of them. They are to busy to do so, but it’s okay. Thanks 🙏
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You’re welcome.
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Take care
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