There were never such devoted sisters

(Kudos to anyone who gets the movie reference)

As I was sneaking onto my email yesterday a message from the little sis popped in.

She was at work. Bored. Wanted to update me on the goings on in Huber, North Carolina. The dog was learning to let them know when he wanted out (still a puppy). Brother in law is sweating in the middle of the Mojave desert, training for his next deployment in September. And a whole rash of baby showeres were on her agenda in the next couple of weeks as well as the birth of her next door neighbor and good friend's baby.

I know she was trying to be upbeat but I could read between the lines. My sister has never been a good liar. The showers are going to be tough. She's not sure if she's up to the task of attending all of the upcoming celebrations of other people's impending parenthood. Especially since she should be looking forward to her own.

It broke my heart a little, that she has to go through this. But she's a strong person, my sister. Much more willing to deal with her emotions head on than her big sis.

In my reply back I gave the best advice I could, hang in there. Won't be long before we're having one for you too.