We need each other still

A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. Asthey talked about life, about marriage, about theresponsibilities of life and the obligations ofadulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in herglass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glanceupon her daughter.
'Don't forget your Sisters,' she advised, swirlingthe tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. 'They'llbe more important as you get older. No matter how much you love your husband, no matter how much youlove the children you may have, you are still goingto need Sisters. Remember to go places with them nowand then; do things with them.'
'Remember that 'Sisters' means ALL the women...
your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your otherwomen relatives too. 'You'll need other women. Women always do.'What a funny piece of advice!' the young womanthought. Haven't I just gotten married?
Haven't I just joined the couple-world? I'm now amarried woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surelymy husband and the family we may start will be all Ineed to make my life worthwhile!'
But she listened to her Mother. She kept contactwith her Sisters and made more women friends eachyear. As the years tumbled by, one after another,she gradually came to understand that her Mom reallyknew what she was talking about. As time and naturework their changes and their mysteries upon a woman,Sisters are the mainstays of her life.
After more than 50 years of living in this world,here is what I've learned:
THIS SAYS IT ALL:
Time passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Men don't do what they're supposed to do.
Hearts break.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favours.
Careers end.
BUT.........
Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how
many miles arebetween you. A girl friend is never farther awaythan needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley and youhave to walk it by yourself, the women in your lifewill be on the valley's rim, cheering you on,praying for you, pulling for you, intervening onyour behalf, and waiting with open arms at thevalley's end.
Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walkbeside you...Or come in and carry you out.
Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters,
daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers,Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extendedfamily, all bless our life!
The world wouldn't be the same without women, andneither would I. When we began this adventure calledwomanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys orsorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much wewould need each other.
Every day, we need each other still.

Priya !! That's what came to my mind when I read your post !

Absolutely authentic...we do need "Sisters" (who are loyal) to walk beside us at every part of life. We need someone who calls "Spade a spade" without flattering words. At the same time, we need the positive support when we are about to fall.

As for me, it's been my mom from the begining till now...she is the one I share everything with....somehow that makes my happiness increase and sorrows decrease.

Of course, there are my friends too and now..Indus ladies..!!

A beautiful write up !!

Cheers
Krithika

Hi priya,

Awesome post. Its a known and true fact. We know the value of something when it is not there. Likewise I too know the value of having a sister cos I don't have one. No regrets. All my cousins treat me like their own sister and I really feel happy about it.

Mainly we share our happy and sorrow moments with our sisters. Now we have our sisters whom we meet online and share whatever that comes to our mind, in the name of Indus Ladies.

Thanks to you for giving me an opportunity to share my thoughts.

hi priya,
rightly said...we all need 'sisters' in their various forms....friends, cousins,aunts, etc....they are the ones with whom we can be ourselves...and open our hearts...
that was a nice post... :)

Dear priyu........
Wow,Wow,Wow.... that was a great write up dear..... You brought back the Nostalgic memories of my Sweet Adorable sister......Each moment is filled with bliss when I be with her..... Though I chat with her her 1 or 2 hrs daily........... I MISS her too much.....

Thanx for the nice post..
Love
Brindha....

Currently there is serial titled Sujata aired on one of the channels....this very much relates to what you have to say.

It is true that a woman only can understand what the other woman goes thru or needs...hence having a true sister helps you sail through life.

Dear Priya,

That was a fantastic write up

I am rather unlucky in that sphere because I do not have a sister in the true sense that a sister would share the same set of parents.I have a number of cousins and extended family sisters and ofcourse two very very close friends who could have been my sisters in the true sense.

Anyway I wish I could show your piece to the cynic who proclaimed that " A Woman is a woman's own worst enemy !"

There are quite a few cynics who scorn this beautiful idea of feminine bonding as you've revealed in your write up.It was such a refreshing read.
I'm going to call my closest friend now after logging off.

warm regards
PAULINA

Hi,

First I thought I should stay out of this post… But my emotions ruled over my best judgement …

Though what you have written is a beautiful situation…

I have a friend, who is blessed with half a dozen sisters… She married a guy of her own choice… Either they should support her or fought it out with her… But they left her all alone… till date no contacts… They have not even bothered to know whether she is alive or not… They have not even informed her mothers death… This is sisters…

I know, the sisters jelousy… I have seen that amongst some of my friends…

I agree with you that we must gain some quality friends… Friends come a long way…

At the end of the day… It all depends on how lucky you ar to get some good friends or sisters…

Veda

hi priya,
nice write up. sure enough sisters (here girl friends, cousins etc) truly stand by you at all times good or bad. I don't have sisters of my own but i d have some really good friends .
Vyasan,
Bad examples are there in all cases, even in mothers and fathers and it sure might hold for sisters too. But that is just exception to the rule.
regards,
uma

Dear Priya,

Nice write up ... I have two elder sisters and I often talk with them ... Those were the days when we all played together, fought together, slept eat .. all fun ... now we all are married and am far away from them ... awaiting eagerly to meet them next month ... I miss my sisters and soon we'll a big day and enjoyments like kids ...

Thanks for sharing here dear and keep writing ...