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November 15, 2005
...the sister...
One of my favorite stories is from childhood is about my younger brother. (a little back-story – my parents are divorced)
So the family was driving around in the car. It was my Dad, my two younger brothers and myself. Rusty, the youngest, was trying to figure out where I fit in the family, since I wasn’t around all the time. He had met my mom, so he understood that we had different mothers, but he was confused about my dad. I guess he figured I was just dadless, since he had never met the man.
He asked in all innocence, “Who’s your dad?”
I in my snappy teenage way (we are eleven years apart) replied, “We have the same dad.”
(I am sure I put a little dig in there because although I was older by many many years, I still was a brat to my brothers.)
And then there in sued an argument back and forth.
No he’s my dad.
No, he’s not, he’s my dad
Over and over until finally I said, “Let’s ask dad.” (who was driving at the time)
So Rusty said, "Dad are you Wendy’s dad too?"
Dad replied “Yes”
And then asked who he thought I was then? (all dad-less and stuff)
And Rusty in all is wisdom said, “You’re just the sister.”
Love both my brothers with all my heart. More than I had imagined.
Posted by wendy at November 15, 2005 03:30 PM
Comments
oh my. i'm sorry to hear about this sad decision & your eyes are so very very sad indeed. your story is very interesting...... please know that i'm thinking of you! be well friend, mav
Posted by: maria at November 15, 2005 04:37 PM
what a sweet story! i love the honest and holy grief in your eyes...beautiful.
Posted by: la vie en rose at November 15, 2005 05:40 PM
i think i am missing something... no photo?? and what is mav referring to?? wenders?? you ok??
i'm thinking of you!!
Posted by: lisa s at November 15, 2005 10:43 PM
am with lisa - i've missed something here
k
Posted by: kath at November 16, 2005 01:15 AM
I am unable to view the image as well... and now I am especially intrigued! but wow, love this story. I have two younger brothers of my own so, you know- I can relate. especially to that last part about worrying and respecting paths...
Posted by: andrea at November 20, 2005 01:05 AM