My Brother And Two Sisters

There were four children
Born in our family--
One boy, three girls,
I am the baby.

My brother died of
Lung cancer in 1994.
He promised to come if we
Needed him--he can't anymore.

My first eldest sister had
A hard, troubled life.
She died in a car wreck in 2011
In the wee hours of an October night.

My last living sister is
Seven years older than me.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer
Yesterday--but they caught it early.

We've had our squabbles,
As all siblings do---
But we always make up,
We're the last two.

I told her I loved her,
She said she loved mom and I too.
I said it's never said enough in
This life, and that won't do.

My mom had breast cancer in '98.
They caught hers early too.
She is a survivor and will talk to my
Sister about her treatment all the way through.

Though many years have passed
Between mom's cancer and hers,
Mom can understand her feelings,
And help to reassure.

We must remember, God never
Gives us more than we can bear,
We must have faith in His guidance,
His great love and care.