Recently
we celebrated my sister’s birthday. She
and her husband came and we shared dinner and cake and ice cream and
presents. It was fun, and brought back
many memories.
In Japan
the role of the oldest child is important. The oldest has more responsibility, and
must watch over the younger. Since I am
the oldest, I have always felt responsibility for my sister. I felt it my role to protect her, and to help
her as best I could. Since I have
disabilities, some thought she was taking care of me and that she was my
security, but in reality, yes, she helped me much. However, I was stability for her. We were a good team.
When she
got married, I found it hard to part with her.
I love her husband and was glad for her, but there was an empty space in
my life. I realized as we celebrated her
birthday, that I still feel a responsibility for her. I made sure to order a cake I knew she wanted. I wanted to make sure everything was right
for her.
I thank
God for sending her to our family. She
has always encouraged me to grow, and she is and always will be a bright spot
in my life. How I love that beautiful, exquisite
sister of mine!
