I just found myself having a conversation with my co-workers about when we were kids and what life was like growing up for each of us. We all have such diverse backgrounds it was interesting comparing the stories. I obviously can't talk about my childhood without mentioning my sister since we were so close in age and loved/hated each other immensely, as most sisters do when growing up.
A story I told today had to do with us kids being home alone while our parents worked. At the time, my sister was recovering from a broken neck (that's another story that I may tell in the future). She was in a full body brace, which at the time was made from steel. It's similar to this:
In Cheryl's case, though, the part going around her body was more of a cage-appearing brace. It was horrible, she hated it and had to wear it for a year. The ABSOLUTE WORST part was that we were in the process of getting an in-ground pool installed in our yard when she had the accident. When she came home from the hospital (after 3 months I think) the pool was done -- AND SHE COULDN'T GO IN!
Well, I do recall one day when my parents were at work and we were home alone when Cheryl decided to just completely disregard what everyone said, disregard the fact that she was wearing a STEEL CAGE and could sink at any moment - and she went in the pool. She was careful, she held on to the side and sort of skirted her way around. She then got out thinking how smart she was and no one would know. We certainly wouldn't tell (unless we got into a fight, but we were good then).
They found out anyway. We didn't think about what would happen to the brace......RUST!! lol
I am so glad I'm able to smile at these great memories. I love you my sister and will miss you until the day I die and we meet again. Until then, I'll be telling your story and watching over everyone for you. xoxo
p.s. I'm going to search for the picture of Cheryl in the brace and post it - she had the most beautiful long hair.
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