Am I a good sister?
What makes a good sister? Is it the little things we do, or the big sacrifices we make? Let me tell you a story that will make you wonder...
A few weeks ago, to be precise, I think it was January 18th. I went to school that Saturday. After our first lecture, a few students gathered around the front of the class with a cake. They were celebrating one of our coursemates who was celebrating her birthday that very day.
When they brought the cake out to the front of the class and dropped it on the table where I was seated, my mouth started watering. I immediately developed a strong craving for a huge slice of the cake.
After we sang the 'Happy Birthday' song for the birthday girl and played a little game with her to celebrate and create memories, the cake was shared, and I received a slice. I would have loved a larger slice, but I couldn't ask for more since it wasn't my birthday, and I wasn't particularly close to the birthday girl or her friends. I was just a coursemate
Having had the piece of cake, after the celebration that day, I went to my WhatsApp and contacted my neighbor who makes cakes. I told her, 'Ma'am, I'm craving cake. I really want to have a cake. I just want a big cake, okay?'
I explained that I wanted a cake that I could preserve in my fridge for a long time and enjoy whenever I had a craving.
She agreed, asking what kind of cake I wanted. I described the type of cake I was looking for, and she asked about the flavor. I told her I wanted butterscotch with butter icing, not fondant. She confirmed that she could make it and asked when I wanted the cake. I told her I didn't mind collecting it that day and asked how much it would cost.
I also mentioned that I didn't want a round cake, but rather a square-shaped one. She agreed, saying that she would definitely deliver it. She informed me that she would be delivering cakes on Monday and that if I sent the payment, she could get my cake ready on that day. I agreed and sent the payment.
However, on Monday, she apologized for the delay, explaining that she had a lot of orders and needed to decorate my cake. She promised to finish it the next day, January 21st. I told her it was no problem, and the next evening, I went to her house to collect the cake. I was thrilled to see that it looked big and beautiful. I loved the color, and I was excited to put it in my fridge and enjoy it bit by bit until it finished.
After leaving her apartment, I went downstairs to my parents' apartment, which is located in the same compound. I was excited to show my sisters the cake I had just purchased to satisfy my cravings. They were impressed, exclaiming, "Oh, the cake is so big and the decorations are beautiful!" My sister then added, "Wow, what a coincidence! Tomorrow is Abigail's birthday," referring to our cousin's birthday. I was equally surprised and said, "Wow, I had completely forgotten that her birthday is on January 22. What a beautiful and amazing coincidence!" It turned out that I had forgotten Abigail's birthday, and ironically, the cake I had bought for myself was now available to celebrate her special day.
With that excitement, I happily went to the other room where my cousin Abigail was in, and with a loud voice I said, "Abigail, God has provided a birthday cake for you."
I remembered that she had shared sadly that she hadn't celebrated her birthday with a cake or had an actual celebration in a long time. This was because she had lost her mom in December of the previous year and her older sister in May of the year before that, both due to kidney problems. Before they passed away, they had been very ill, and Abigail had to spend a lot of money on medication and borrow money for their treatment. Despite her financial struggles, she did her best to cope.
We had even written a post about her sister on the Hive Blockchain, and the community had supported her, but unfortunately, her sister still passed away. It was heartbreaking, and I cried when I heard the news. Abigail has been very stressed financially and emotionally, but she tries not to show it. Due to these problems, she couldn't have a proper birthday celebration.
So when I took the cake to the room where Abigail was, I said, "Abigail, you're finally going to celebrate your birthday tomorrow with a cake!" At that moment, I ignored the fact that I had initially bought the cake for myself to satisfy my craving for cake. I had planned to keep it in my fridge and enjoy it whenever I wanted. But I was thrilled that it coincided with her birthday.
I collected the cake on January 21st, and the next day was her birthday. My sister and I sang "Happy Birthday" to her that evening which was her birthday eve, and I invited her and my sisters to come over to my house the next day to celebrate the birthday properly.
We did just that on January 22nd. When she and the children returned from school, we gathered at home, danced, and sang "Happy Birthday" again. Finally , we shared the cake. Abigail was visibly happy to finally celebrate her birthday with family and cake.
She even took some butter icing from the cake and placed some on her cheek, asking me to take a photo. We took many pictures and videos, and I was delighted that the cake I had bought for myself became the centerpiece of her birthday celebration. It was a wonderful coincidence.
The cake, which I had initially purchased to satisfy my craving, ended up being used to celebrate Abigail's birthday. I didn't mind using it for her special day.
With this story, I can confidently say that I'm a good sister.
I attached a video of how the day went on YouTube, check it out. ✌️