Sisters

They say that when you have a child, it's like your heart walk outside your body. However, I kind of feel that pieces of my heart left me and travelled with those I loved long before I gave birth to my son.

When I was seven, my mother had my two sisters. I like to define it as my first taste of the miraculous. After having my brother, my mother was told she'd wouldn't have any more children. I can't imagine being 23 years old and being told that! Of course, I couldn't imagine being a mother at 23, but I digress.

I had prayed so hard that they'd be girls. I'd often question the wiseness of this decision as we shared a room up until I married at nearly 25. However, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way except maybe the sharing the room part! My sisters have greatly enriched my life in ways I could never imagine.

Today, my sister Kelly is graduating with her BSN. Last December, Elyse received her Bachelors. I am really proud of them. Knowing a little bit about obtaining a degree myself while living at home and holding a job, it's damn hard! A lot of people tell you that they grew up by going away to school, and I'm sure they did. However, to manage to complete a degree while doing something outside of school really grows you up pretty quick too.

I am proud of what they both accomplished. I am proud of what my parents have accomplished. Today is a day of celebration and I could not be prouder of Kelly. Plus, think of all the free medical advice!

My sisters graduate from 8th grade. 2002.