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Today is an important day in history. For some, on this day in 1986, began a journey of healing and recovery from loved ones, friends, mothers, fathers, sisters or brothers that were lost in the tragic launching of the Space Shuttle Challenger. The seven astronauts that were lost in this disaster were referred to by President Reagan as a "national loss". It is sobering to think of the ones that were taken from us on that day, and my heart goes out to all of the loved ones that are pondering those losses today. On this same day, 23 years ago, while the seven astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger breathed their last breaths, a mother and father thanked the Lord, as a healthy baby boy was brought into the world. As the mother lay in the hospital bed watching the saddening news stretch across the television screen, I am sure a whole new meaning and preciousness was experienced as she cradled in her arms the new life she had delivered that day. Gregory James Bulger was born on January 28, 1986. Since that day, I have to admit that I am extremely blessed to be able to say that I am his big sister. There are so many great memories that I share with him - some funny, some sad, some of anger and fighting as all brothers and sisters do, but most of all of a familial love that nothing can deteriorate. Here are a few that stand out in my mind. When he was four, we were wrestling and I knocked out his two front teeth (thankfully they were not his permanent ones), Zaccheus, his puppy got hit by a car - he carried it to the house and cried for hours; folding socks, folding socks, folding more socks... his favorite thing to do, building forts, wood burning, pursuing singing, playing the trombone, watching the Three Stooges, sticking up for me, unselfish love, letting everyone know that I was his sister... and they better watch out. A lot of changes have occurred in our family in these past 23 years, but one thing is still the same - my little brother and I still know and embrace the importance of the bond between us. It's funny today to think of him as my little brother. He is taller, bigger, now he's married, has his own business - and I am not in the position to "take care of him" any more! He is all grown up - and today another year is added to his life. I am so thankful for the 23 years that God has given me to know this special person and share my life with. Twenty three years ago, precious lives were taken out of this world, and a very precious life was brought into this world. Today is a special day. I love you - happy birthday, Greg
thank you buddy you r the best i could not have asked for a better older sister. we had r rough patches and we have been through a lot in the last twenty three years but i must say i feel blest to be part of this family. i have so many memories of good times and so many happy moments that i cant even recall them all. what can i say i hope for twenty three more years with you and the rest of our family. Thank you for always being there for me exspecialy as our family has changed and grown. u may not have always aproved of me and the choices that i have made shoot i wandered sometimes but you have always helped me if you could and i know that you have always loved me, and that means as lot to me, wow i am tearing up like a little girl, ha ha. Thank you so much for writing that it was realy realy sweet of you. I was sitting in trafic when i opend up you blog on my phone and started to read it and just balled like a baby. I was sitting crying hoping to God that the light did not change to soon cuz i coould not see. wow I am so glad that you are my sister i am even more glad that we are part of this family thank you so much for this it was nicest thing any body has ever said to me I love you little big sis.
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