st. john's lodge no 2 - The Trestleboard

JAMES M. TOBIN – 11/03/69
WILLIAM F. TOBIN JR – 11/03/69
KENNETH E. MULHOLLAND PM – 11/25/70
ALLEN A. WYLIE – 11/28/90
NADIM M. HATOUM – 11/30/92
THOMAS E. STILES – 11/20/96
EPHRAIM S. SUTTON III – 11/20/02
WILLIAM S. CAMPBELL III – 11/04/09
ROBERT D. CRUSCO – 11/30/09
RICHARD M. MCTHENY – 11/11/10
GREGORY W. FOWLER – 11/19/14

Gratitude

My sister and I have never been really close, not like many other sibling relationships. She was the older bossy sister, I was the younger annoying brother.

We fought a lot as kids, then grew apart as young adults. Our elderly mother remains our common bond that brings us together on a semi‐regular basis.

So when I was talking to Mom on the phone the other night, she was holding back her tears explaining how appreciative she is for all the things my sister does for her.

This is true. She does all of the caring for my Mom. They live in the same town, I live in another country. My sister is all Mom has when she needs more than a voice.

So in the spirit of thanksgiving, I was inspired to send my sister this message.

"FYI ‐ I spoke to Mom the other night and she was holding back her tears talking about how much she appreciates your help, especially as she is getting older and less mobile, no car etc. Not sure if she has ever said it directly to you, but she certainly appreciates it. Thanks Sis."

I was wanting to show my gratitude to my sister, and to let her know how grateful Mom was for all she has done for her.