Days 24 and 25!

Wow! Just four more days of my 29 days (at least the first full round!).Yesterday (24) I found out some news from my sister. It was not good news and, regardless of my point of view or opinion, she needed my support. I needed to dig deep and not judge and give her my unconditional support and love. I listened and waited to hear what she needed of me and tried to give her advice that might make the decision easier to discuss and make sense of. I don't know if I was right in what I said or if she felt better from what I told her, but I spoke from my heart. I gave her a huge gift of patience, nonjudgement, and unconditional love and support at her difficult time.
That night we also hosted friends for a football game, which seems like such a small gift compared to the other.
Today I heard more news from my sister about her situation and the decision she and her husband came to in regards to it. She asked me to be there for her during the most difficult time. I did not hesitate and requested the day off work. Since then I have thought so much about her and continue to wish her well and send her waves of love and support at this hard time. I will admit that, at times, I have thought her unkindly due to my human tendencies to assume and think what is best for us is best for all. I continue to think of her and relinquish my thoughts that place judgement and replace them with thoughts of respect for her for making this difficult decision. I cannot begin to know what this is like for her and I feel bad that I let myself think about her with assumptions. I am so grateful that she could, during her difficult time and without her knowing, give me a gift of realization and reflection.