I only have one blood sister, and we have had a rocky relationship probably until about 2 years ago. We had both had elderly relatives, that we were both supposed to be responsible for, least to say I am the oldest and I ended up with all of the responsibility, so there was tension. Then in Nov 2003, the last one pasted, my 97 year old great aunt, although she mainly lived with me, for about 4 months before she died I insisted my sister take her for the weeekends, which created invaluable memories, my sister is thankful for.
Even though I am the oldest, i have the worst health, hospitalized, blood clots, surgeries you name it. So my sister is pretty protective. She is married and lives probably 5 mins away. Lately we spend 3 or more nights a week together, because we are taking a class together. Her husband and her are trying for a baby, so we are discussing that alot. It is frustrating, they are so funny, it is ironic, when your not wanting a baby, no problem to get pregnant, but when you want one it seems to take forever. Or there are the friends who can breathe and get pregnant it is so frustrating.
Anyhow we are pretty close, but at one time we couldnt stand to be in the same room. i am thankful for her and her DH, both of them are great. In fact they are so funny with me, I dont have much of an appetite, and they are continuously making sure i am eating........... sorry for the ramble
Stacie