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Where to begin? I am a very lucky girl having three siblings that I grew up with and becoming part of a larger sibling group when I married. As the youngest of four, I was christened the “baby.” Ironically my status with my married siblings is the exact opposite.

Growing up in the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, times were indeed different. There was no technology to keep us busy, only good old fashion outside play did that. Family time was very important. We had meals together every night and like many families, extended family was our entertainment. Every holiday, birthday, and other meaningful events were spent with our entire family and some very close friends.

Having older siblings meant I had 24 hour a day guidance. Being nine, seven and six years younger than my siblings was not always fun. Sure they took great care of me but I wasn’t satisfied with that. I wanted to be part of their gang, do things they were able to do, but obviously, I could not. There were times when I just wanted to hang around them but they thought I might tell their secrets; therefore, I was shunned from the packed. Oh the horror!

My siblings cared for me in other ways, though. They babysat me, took me on adventures, helped me with school, blazed trails for me that I never realized, kept me safe but most importantly helped me become the person I am today. Without these three incredible humans paving the way and being great role models, I may have taken numerous paths. These three had my back and today, still do!

On the day I graduated high school, unbeknownst to them, I felt I had finally become one of the pack. They started including me in things they were interested in. Asking me to join them, rather than having to “watch” me. That day, as I remember, changed our relationship. I was no longer their kid sister but I was truly one of them…it was one of the happiest days of my life!

As siblings we have had our differences but never have these differences changed our feelings for one another. We are part of one another not only in kinship but also by blood. Our circle, although it has changed throughout the course of decades, has also stayed the same. Through our memories of times gone by, we will always be bonded. My siblings and I are all grown adults with families of our own and new adventures, but each one of us holds a piece of history…history that only we four were a part of, a history that only we share, exclusively.

Being a part of this foursome is one with honorary rights. We have a LLC on specific memories and I thank them for that. This connection is one of appreciation, camaraderie and love. As sure as the sun rises each day, I know my siblings will always be an important part of my life. Like I stated above, I wouldn’t be me without them!

Cheers To Our Memories,

lisa….aka, mamadelvec