According to the National Day Calendar, today is "National Sibling Day". I have four (4) sisters and two (2) brothers, so, six (6) siblings. When people say, "I couldn't imagine having a family that size." I always reply, "I couldn't not." We have always been a large family; I wouldn't know anything different. I wouldn't want to know anything different.
Yeah, having a large family has its challenges. Of course, there are financial challenges; trying to keep nine (9) people fed and clothed had to be quite a challenge for my parents. Also, with nine (9) people, there are nine (9) attitudes and personalities, some of which were good, some not so. But, with all that being said, I had a great childhood, and I have a great family.
Today's word is Galatians 5:26, NLT, which is a good reminder about how to treat our siblings, and others: "Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another."
It's not always easy to share everything with everyone, as is the necessity of siblings. We all want our own things, our own space, our own time, but we also can't be so self focused that we become completely selfish. It becomes very easy, at times, to become jealous of others, when what we should do is celebrate their successes with them.
Happy "National Sibling Day" to all that are my biological siblings, and to all that are my spiritual brothers and sisters. My life would not be full nor complete without you. I am blessed to call each of you family.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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