Happily Ever After...
September 11, 2001, people cowered in fright as terror dawned on the US of A.
September 11, 2008, people beamed with pleasure as another institution was firmly established.
My sister, the only one, got married.
Standing an arm’s distance away, resplendent in a white sari, awash in the yellow glow of halogen lamps, was the being which I had protected all my life, with all my will. She had transformed from ‘our little one’ to a confident young woman. It did not feel like 23 years had passed since I first held our family’s ‘little bundle of joy’ close to my chest, next to my mother’s cot, in the hospital room.
When happy memories rush at you from all sides, it feels delicious to submit to its joy. Growing up was certainly more fun with her around. She taught me to be a big brother, in her own subtle way.
There were times when I took her hands in mine, while crossing busy roads, and then there were times when I covered for her mistakes, earning sound thrashings in return. There were times when we used to make hand-drawn birthday cards (competing to outdo the other) and other times, as kids, when we used to count the number of cows during long journeys.
She was the one who always called my bluff and found that I cried while reading Reader’s Digest articles. She was the one, who in the darkness of countless movie theatres, found that it was not only my mother who had streams of wet tears while watching sentimental scenes. She was the one who knew all about my crushes, since class nine. She was my fashion guru and she was my rock. Correction, she IS my rock!
Not having you around is going to be hard. But knowing that you got the best mate there was, makes it a bit easier.
I now close a little box, inlaid with velvet, deep in my heart, about happy memories of you, from 23 years, till now. Once in a while, I will open it, living again the joys of our yesteryears. On September 11th, I opened another fresh little box in my mind, where shall reside the happy memories of your second phase in life.
NOTE: I dedicate this piece to every brothers this world saw, who enjoyed seeing their little sisters grow up from being shy youngsters to charming princesses.
really love your write ups greeker...:)
best wishes to your sister.. and her new life..
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Congrats greeker so now the path is clear for you
when is the D Day
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Alf mabruk Greek :) I wish your sister and her new husband every happiness for a long, happy and healthy life together.
I adore my big brothers. One in particular I am very close to. I couldn't be without him. He has been my rock, especially lately. Big brothers are awesome!
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Congratulations on your Sis Wedding.
May the couple blessed with Happiness and with their Wishes.
Congrats for your sisters wedding....I wish her a long and happy married life..she is lucky to have a bro like you.
You made me cry ... I miss my brother more than words.... Its almost 5 months now..still cant believe that he is no more in this world..
We shared a special bond.....as years passed by we both had our own families....our priorities changed and the bond weakened…..now I repent for not telling him often how much I loved him...
Wish he was with us today..
Awwww.....Congratulations :-)
Congrats Greeker. Hope they have a happily married life.
I dream of a better tomorrow where Chickens can cross the Road without having their motives questioned - Unknown
You made me cry with your story....
My sister is coming to visit tomorrow... I cannot wait to see her....
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
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and who is now your brother!
So, like they say, you haven't lost a sister - you've gained a brother. A win win situation all round.
OMG the Luvvies are out in force this morning! Puke.
Oh well, back to the gin! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee Was it a Big Fat Greek wedding? Hic! No Luvvies got a birthday today?? Great! Zippydoo!
ow! this made me miss my sister! i cried when she moved out of the house to start a new life. and now i have 2 grown uo nieces.
Congrats to ur sister greeker!
I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it. ~Charles Schulz
I always wanted a bug family too. didnt work out that way. But the growing up years were precious. And i savour every moment of it. And thanks for the comments, everyone.
I have 4 sisters younger than I am, but I enjoyed most the youngster years with my elder sister. We still enjoys our reunion at least twice a year where everybody gathered on New Years' Day!!!!
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
BTW Connnnnnnnnnnngggratullllllllllllllationnnnnnns.
where is the picture?
That is so touching...man, my big bro still holds my hand when I cross the street :)
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true, very true...
Congratulation for her wedding Greeker ! I bet you are a proud big brother :)