A brother will stay up half the night to talk,

A sister will meet us to go for a walk.

A brother loves to laugh and play,

His loyalty will always stay.

A sister holds vigil while we sleep,

Her care and love run very deep.

A brother tells us a story,

And in his retelling gives us the glory.

A sister takes us in

And helps us to begin again.

A brother knows us from our youth

And as an adult gave us the truth.

A sister loves us when we sing

And her devotion means everything.

A brother calls to talk

And says “I love you” before he hangs up.

A sister’s one who keeps our trust

And continues to lift us up.

A brother shares our cares

And remembers us in his prayers.

A sister listens in times of strife

And truly is a friend for life.

A brother doubles our joys

And halves our sorrows.

A sister loves us today

And hopes in tomorrow.

By Bernadette Haderlein

November 25, 2008.

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“God bless Mommy, Daddy, Willem, Cecilie, Chris, Gloria, Beau, Dorothy, Beth Ann, Kate, Jamie, Ned, Henri, Beano, Bridget and Bernadette, all our aunts, uncles, cousins, teachers, friends, and benefactors, all those we love and those who love us.

In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.”