My sister is my memory keeper
Of course,
she’s younger than I…
Not that I am old,
but there was a summer
in my youth,
1979 to be exact,
fueled by alcohol
and hormones
that I recall very little of.
I truly wish that I could remember more than the bits and pieces that remain in my brain
because when I hear the stories from the perspective of my sister
they were great fun taking laps on weekends and evenings spent around my parents’ table playing cards.
Times of laughter and camaraderie.
All of us filed by the mind-altering substance of choice…
except my sister – the memory keeper.
This morning she sent me the obituary of one of those people around the table so long ago.
His obit said that he became a minister, married, and had children. Lived a full life.
He was loved.
… I still didn’t remember
and that made me sad.
I am grateful for the memories I do retain
and for the rest I will be sure to consult my memory keeper.
Thank you Linda 💕
XO Lisa
Grateful, Thankful, and Mending! 
As I move closer to birthday 66, I usually can lift crystal clear memories from my data bank. However, there are other moments when my recollection is a bit foggy and dim.
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I hear you on that one! I am almost to 61 trips around the sun… there are some years that I believe that selective memory has taken over! XO
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oh what a special poem.. soooo dear!❣️
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Thank you – I wish I could remember that summer… my sister says I had a lot of fun… 🤪
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say a little prayer and sleep on it… maybe you will remember it someday. Sending wishes and love❣️
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good advice as always! Off I go to the land of dreams… 💕
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Sending you sweet dreams and love always… until we meet again. 💖💖❣️❤️
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As long as I can remember, I’ll share!🤗 Love you, sister!❤
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I love you more ❤️
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Awesome post. Memories are my lifeline to my loved ones who are not with us anymore. And memories we are still making with our loved ones still with us. Never miss a opportunity to make memories they will be your life line
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Truth, my friend 💕
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