Sisters By Birth - Friends By Choice

September 26, 2012

Over the years it has always seemed perfectly normal to me that my best friends were my sisters. It wasn't until I was older when I realized this was not always the case in many families. With the loss of our mother, I've been reminded how much my sisters mean to me. Over the years we've talked together, crafted together, shopped together, had parties together, played games together, sang together, laughed together, worked together, raised our children together, worshiped together, prayed together and most recently . . . cried together. I can't imagine my life without them. They are remarkable women who so freely share their love with those around them. They are strong, beautiful, bright, caring women and I will be eternally grateful they are my sisters. 

"To the outside world we all grow old. But not to sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time."

- Clara Ortega -