comfort

my family is small

and i married into a family that is

not.so.small.

yesterday for thanksgiving

there were 19 of us

and 7 were missing.

i also do not have sisters.

owen has alot of sisters and this took some getting used to.

what does one do with sisters

when one hasn't had them before.

they seem so friendly and connected

and lovely

but what do you do to join that?

i wondered this often in the beginning.

but slowly,

with lots of time spent together

and conversations

and holiday gatherings

and walks on the beach

and exchanging of ideas and dreams and struggles

i have figured it out.

sisters are very lovely for alot of things.

they can exchange clothes with you

they can bring food to your house potluck style

and this is okay

( i am just learning to embrace the potluck gathering)

they can share laughter and tears with you.

sisters are great fun to facebook and blog with

and sisters supply you with babies when you are done having your own.

sisters fill up your dining room table

 with delight and acceptance

and laughter

and empty cups of tea.

for years,

 i genuinely mourned the fact that i didn't have a sister

and now i am blessed with 5!

how awesome is that!