To My Sister, T

This post is dedicated to my sister, Teresa, "T".

She is my best friend, my back-n-da-day-club-gurl, my road dog, my-I'll-kick-yo-ass-if you-mess-with-my-big-sister, my I-got-yo-back-gurl and always and forever - my "baby sis." When she was born she was the-most-beautiful-baby I had ever seen.

I asked my mom if she brought home the right baby.

Her beauty continues to this day.

We are always doing something together. We talk on the phone everyday.

I'm teaching her how to use the internet, email and IM.

So now, we IM while I'm at work. I have to tell her - gurl, I gotta work!

Top right photo is my sister Gladys, T and me.

Small pic on the left is me and T in our Salt 'N Peppa dayz.

Pic on the right is me & T at my nieces school.

We surprised my niece and didn't tell her I was coming!

Bottom pics are just the divas!

To T, Part 2

In February of this year, we learned that my sister T has breast cancer.

I had to wait until we were both ready to share her story,

but I do so with her consent.

Please, please do not feel sorry for us.
We have already claimed the victory!

She is a viking, a trooper and a woman of strength.

Perhaps now you'll understand my infrequent post.

My time is dedicated to caring for my sister and my nieces.

Look at her - she remains beautiful even hairless!

And she's always crackin' up her nurses!

Top Left: T, family & friends at Race for the Cure.

T crackin' her nurse up at chemo.

Bottom Right: T, mom and me this past Mother's Day.

Bottom Left: Self portrait, me & T at chemo.

Check out the divas on May 13 at T's house for a barbecue.

T surprised us all with her natural wig.

Most of the time she proudly sports her bald head.

I prefer her that way.

We got our diva poses on...

Then we got our groove on singing Stephanie Mills, "Home" for family!

Well - more like lip-synched "Home!"

To T, A Woman of Strength

Strong Woman Vs. a Woman of Strength

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape.
But a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape.

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything.
But a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear.

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her.
But a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone.

A strong woman walks sure footedly.
But a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls.

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face.
But a woman of strength wears grace.

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey.
But a woman of strenth has faith that
it is in the journey that she will become strong.

Author Unknown

My baby sis, T -

A woman of strength.

Now come on - let's get 'dem Sisterlocks!