I recently visited my mother after being away for a long time. She handed me a care package from one of my sisters—someone I also haven't seen in quite a while. My mom told me that this sister had been holding onto this gift since January, waiting for the right moment to give it to me.
Receiving this was a complete surprise. It has been so long since I’ve received a gift from anyone that I truly felt I didn't deserve such a wonderful gesture. Yet, I was deeply moved; it felt like a silent way of clearing away the misunderstandings and "thorns" that have lived in our hearts. My mind kept returning to how heavy my sister's heart must have been during those months she wanted to reach out. It must have been a great burden for her to carry that package—and the pain of our past year—without a way to bridge the gap.
I feel so sorry for the ways I have hurt her through my own arrogance and selfishness. Moving forward, I hope to be the one to reach out first and say "I’m sorry" whenever conflicts arise.
Feeling her love and earnestness through this gift, I finally feel seen, heard, and cared for. Thank you, Father and Mother, for letting me feel Your overflowing love through her. I pray that I can become a greater vessel of that love, cultivating a broad and beautiful mind so that I may remain humble toward everyone, especially towards my brothers and sisters.
To my sister,
"Looking at this gift, I am overwhelmed not just by what’s inside, but by the grace you’ve shown me. I am deeply sorry for the times my pride and selfishness created a distance between us. I realize now how much weight you must have carried, wanting to reach out while I remained closed off.
Please forgive me for the 'thorns' I allowed to grow in our relationship. Your kindness has humbled me and reminded me that our spiritual bond is far more important than any misunderstanding. Thank you for not giving up on me and for being the one to pave the way back to peace. I promise to cherish this—and you—with a much more open and loving heart."