On Friday, WordPress published their Weekly Photo Challenge: Close. The photos for the week should reflect proximity between people, places, or things.
I’ve had a hectic week, and this is the first chance I’ve had to sit and think about photo reflections of something close. Right now, my mind goes to emotional, not physical closeness. I am blessed with a wonderful husband (my closest daily tie) and family. I feel close to all of my children and grandchildren as well. We enjoy extended family and friends who also enrich our lives in varying and ever-evolving levels of closeness.
But there is one bond that is especially precious to me right now. As my mom is struggling with health issues, my sister and I are drawn tightly together. This is sort of a “rubber band” relationship. We’ve always loved and doted on one another (and one another’s children.) Sometimes we’ve lived on opposite coasts, or been in very different places in our lives, but that bond is always there, pulling us back together, no matter how circumstances have stretched it.
So here’s a loving shout-out to my incredible baby sister (who hates to be called that, but what the heck – age has its privileges!)
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The Retiring Sort 
You are very fortunate to have such a string bond between you! A great post.
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Thank you – we are very fortunate indeed! And thank you for stopping by!
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Great choices for close…lovely!
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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Fantastic slide show photos my friend 😀
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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This is a beautiful post .) Thank you for sharing these precious memories with us here.
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You’re welcome – and thanks so much for stopping by to make this nice comment!
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Such a beautiful and loving post about a siblings that inspired and loved each other through the years. I have 5 sisters and I miss all the wonderful years we had growing up. I wish and pray for your moms recovery and good health. Thanks.
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Thanks so much for your kind comments and wishes – we really appreciate them!
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Lovely selection of photos!
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Thank so much 😉
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You are both so beautiful… 🙂
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You’re very kind – but I’ll tell my sister you said so!!
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Very sweet. It’s lovely that siblings stay close together and we shouldn’t take it for granted. Lots of siblings fall out each day. Your love for each other is evident in these photos. It’s always heartening to see how people cherish love like you do.
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Thanks – we were fortunate that our parents always fostered family ties – especially our relationship as sisters, since we were 5 years apart, and it would have been easy to lose sight of its importance!
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Lovely images!!! Thanks for sharing some of your personal photos with us… they’re gorgeous! 🙂
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Thanks, Claudia – We do love to be together!! 🙂
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beautiful post! The bond between you two is so clearly visible in these images.
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Thank you! 🙂 We do enjoy each other’s company!
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Really lovely post. Yes, sisters are very special, and I love your photos. Sending positive thoughts to your dear mom, and of course yourself, at this time.
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Thank you – we’ll take all the positive thoughts and energy we can get! I appreciate your thoughtfulness. 🙂
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Hi Retiring: I love your post. So warm and happy…your Sis is lucky to have you! 🙂
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We’re each lucky to have the other – and the best thing is, we can always make one another laugh! 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
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Being sisterless, I really loved watching your slideshow. How wonderful it must be … 🙂
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Thank you – we are really blessed! 🙂
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It’s nice that you acknowledge it so lovingly. 🙂
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Lovely post. Your sister must be so proud of you too.
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Why, thank you, Imelda! 😉
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Lovely tribute!
Peace,
Alexandria
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Thank you, Alexandria – she’s a peach!
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My baby sister and I are about eight years apart. This so reminds me of days gone by. Great slide show. Thanks for the memories…
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Thank you – we’re five years apart – my girls are 8 years apart!. Glad you came to visit!
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Lovely post – my sister is my closest friend.
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Sisters are the best! We also have two wonderful step-sisters. When the chips are down – thay’re just the best!
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Wonderful pics!
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Thank you Madelaine! 🙂
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This is fabulous! I love it, and the pictures are amazing.
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Thanks so much! Glad you stopped by! 😉
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Very sweet post!
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Thank you 🙂
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