One of the dearest persons in the world to me is my sister.  We have always been close and I think she would do just about anything for me.  Here we are, trying on some fun hats, sharing a memory…

Inside my bedroom was a large picture window that opened up to the world outside.  I loved having the curtains open to the night sky,  filled with wonder and adventure.  I especially liked the lightning flashing across the darkness.  It was magical in a way, like an explosion of fireworks filling the window, bringing the outside in.  I wasn’t afraid.  I loved it actually.  Anticipation immediately was aroused, awaiting the roar of thunder.  How could such a voice burst forth out of that sky?  It was wondrously wild.  I felt the power of God.

My sister shared this room with me.  It was an intimate experience that brought us close.  We shared whatever thoughts would pop into our minds, crazy ideas and spontaneous secrets kept only between the two of us and those matching twin beds.

One night I sent her on a mission.  She always did what I told her to do!  “Go get some brownies from the kitchen.  I’ll keep the lookout post!”  She bolted for the kitchen while I lay in my bed carefully listening.  Suddenly I heard the patter of too many feet approaching.  One set of small steps were running quickly, yet not so quietly.  I could hear the panic in their approach.  Another set of footprints came louder and larger, looming danger.  “What’s that in your pajama top?”, Mama proclaims.  “Oh, my tummy hurts”, my sister whimpered as she held the mound of brownies with both hands, hiding them under her shirt.  Mama promptly takes a look…”Your tummy is going to hurt! Certainly!”

Uh oh…Busted!  With my face buried in my pillow, my head turned toward the wall, I  held the moment with my breath, pretending to be asleep.

This old song by Roger Miller keeps running through my head…

“Thunder rollin’, lightnin’  flashin’….through the middle of it I go dashin’!  Goes to show, how far I’ll go for you…   If  you want me to!”

I love you my sister!

nk