I am blessed to be part of a wonderfully large family. I have 2 brothers and 4 sisters, all of whom I love dearly. Although I am very close to my brothers, and would not give them up for the world, there is something about the relationship between sisters that can never be matched or replaced. Our crazy female hormones, emotions, insights, and hearts bind us together in ways that are inexplicable. At least that's the way I feel.
Two years ago, I was trying my best to get through my first Christmas away. I was terribly home sick, suffering from horrible postpartum depression, and feeling isolated from my family.
While watching TV one night I heard a holiday jingle from a JCPenney commercial that left me with an overwhelming desire to be the one place I treasured most.......HOME. I still don't know what caused that particular jingle to settle into my soul that Christmas, but it touched me deeply. I LOVED it from the very first time and still get all "tingly" when I hear it.
In an attempt to connect with those I love, I downloaded the song, called each of my sisters (and my mom) and shared it with them hoping they would "feel" it too. Somehow it made me feel closer to them.
A few weeks later, Rob, myself, and the kids had the chance to go visit my family. During my families annual "cousin gift exchange" on New Years Eve, my sisters surprised me with a gift as well. Using their incredible talents (which are not few) they had arranged a musical performance. By means of guitar and beautiful voice they had put together and prepared an arrangement of my new favorite "home sick" song and sang it for me.
That memory will forever be burned into my heart and will continue to endear them to me forever. To know that they care that much about me is amazing.
So....to my sisters: Jennifer, Christy, Natalie, and Stacy....I love you. I'm so very blessed to have you! Merry Christmas!
Stay for a spell and listen to the song. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.
11 comments:
I love to hear that! I also have a great relationship with my sisters! That is so awesome that yours would do that for you! What would we do with out them.
P.S. Jenna is different, but like Jeremy. It is so funny. I can't wait to see what another boy in your family will look like. They are all so different, how can you get another shade of Gillespie? We'll see.
Awhh, that's really, really cool. Where are you in the sibling order,Mel?
You made me cry. I love you and miss you too. I think of you every time I hear it, it is "Mel's song". Holidays aren't the same without you. I know how it is to be away and miss out on it all. I am praying the Rob's work opens a position in UT for him. I know it is impossible, but it is nice to dream. Love you!
You are so sweet Melanie. I hope you can spend more time with your family, I know it's sad for you when you are away. Well, how about you guys just move back? (As if it were that simple, right?)
I really like that song! I think I listened to it like 8 times. :)
Merry Christmas!
I love it! Family is a blessed gift from God that is for sure! I love it! I am thankful for a great sister and brothers. :) I love reading your blog! :)
Beautiful song....I'd love to get a copy of it. Is this who actually sings it or is this the sister's version?
Aw, Mel....I love you, too. My sisters are my best (ok, my only, LOL) friends. I added that song to my project playlist a few weeks ago. It gives me the same tingly feeling....it feels like home.
Love you!
Val...the weepies are the original artist. My sisters sound better. :)
Well, the group's name is really appropriate because I sometimes cry when I listen to it. I think of you every single time I hear it. Even though you're not with us all of the time you and you're family are always in our thoughts. Thanks for the sweet blog! I totally agree!
Sisters are wonderful!! You totally have some awesome sisters. I know I can't fill it, but I am sure glad you are now one of mine...:)
Love ya!
That's great! I always wanted sisters. Instead I had three brothers but they're good too. As it turns out, I married into a large family and now have 10 sister-in-laws with the potential for 2 more!
Your sisters sound just awesome!
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