proud

When we were in high school I would make my younger sister come with me to 6:30am aerobics class M, W, F. This was the late 80s when dexatrim and Jane Fonda were Catholic girl buzz words. Don't judge.

It was Michigan winter. Cold. Damp. Horrid. I was her ride to school so I'd make her stay in the car covered in sleeping bags while I jumping jacked my way out of low self-esteem. It was unfair and mean but I was bossy and determined-and high on sugar-free gumballs so...

Soon after, life got messy and we spent time apart, living with different parents. Times that I often think, if we had each other in proximity, may have helped the 'blow' of 'em. But alas, we both learned to deflect, journal, and find comfort in Tori Amos...so I guess it worked for something.

There was always a magic between us. A non spoken one. A magic that existed in the arts. So today, when I stumbled upon this, I couldn't help but point whoever reads this blog to it. (As some of you may remember she used to blog). Anyway, I couldn't be more proud of what she's doing and how many young lives she's impacting. Or old, in my case. (and to think...the younger sis still plugs the older one after the aerobic debacle of 89).

She is a rare gift. A true spirit. A selfless artist who gives so much.
So go to it.

Elbow and miss you Stef.

Comments

[alicein1derland]

Your sister's website is awesome!!! I think it's so cool that she is as proud of you as you are of her. We can't pick our family, so it's extraordinarily lucky when the ones you are related to are to be admired and are easy to love. I hope you are always so close, despite the distance.

Working with kids is amazingly impactful, both for them and her, and I hope it's everything she wants it to be.

[Upquark]

ya! Kudos to your sister and to you for keeping in touch and hoping she doesn't constantly remind you of the early morning shiver fests.

Good for you for being proud! Good for her for being her!!

[Marly]

I do not have a close relationship with my brother. I envy you both. It is terrific when one's accomplishments are met with pride and not snide remarks. Kudos to you both.

[enjonel]

Congrats to you both! On the close relationship and on the kudo's both of you deserve :) I'm so happy you are both so talented in something you love.

[nashira]

I have a beautiful relationship with my sister, she's only a year older than I and I totally get what you say about that special magic you share with Stef: in my case, it has to do with the arts, too. So, thanks for this post, I'm wishing the best for you both!