Two Sisters, One Unbreakable Bond

I’ve often heard it said that family isn’t defined by blood, but by love, sacrifice, and the bonds we choose to nurture. My sister Jessica has been the living proof of that truth in my life. She didn’t just play the role of a sister; she became my best friend, protector, mentor, and the very foundation that kept me steady through a turbulent childhood.

Growing up, our home wasn’t the haven it was supposed to be. Our parents were often absent—physically, emotionally, or both—leaving a void that could have easily swallowed me whole. But Jessica refused to let that happen. Despite being only three years older, she wrapped me in a love so fierce and unconditional that it outshone any darkness we faced.

I remember one particularly bleak day when the power went out (a frequent occurrence living in poverty), and our tiny, drafty house was dark and cold. I was scared and shivering, but Jessica lit candles, wrapped me in every blanket she could find, and told me magical stories until I fell asleep. In those moments, she was my warmth, my safety, my home.

As we grew older, life kept testing us. Financial struggles, personal setbacks, and separations came like relentless waves. Life's circumstances kept us separated by miles... But distance was powerless against the bond we had forged. Late-night phone calls, tear-filled confessions, and shared dreams kept us connected, even when miles and life’s chaos tried to pull us apart.

Through it all, Jessica remained my guiding star. She cheered for me when I couldn’t see my own potential, reminded me of my strength when I felt weak, and celebrated every victory—no matter how small—as if it were her own.

And now, after years of longing for the closeness we lost to time and circumstance, life has brought us back together. At 45 and 48, we live just a mile apart. Not only are we sisters again in proximity, but we’ve also become partners in purpose. Together, we built Two Sisters Business Solutions, pouring our shared resilience and hard-earned wisdom into helping others thrive.

Every day, I see her—the same fierce, loving soul who once told stories by candlelight to chase away the dark. Only now, we’re chasing bigger shadows for others, lighting the way with the same hope and determination she’s always carried.

Jessica has been the wind beneath my wings, lifting me higher than I ever dreamed possible. Our journey hasn’t been easy, but it has been ours—filled with love that outlasts distance, time, and hardship.

To my sister, my heart, my forever friend: Thank you for being everything. For being home. For being you.

Jess can be the wind beneath your wings too.  If you get the opportunity to work with her - take it. You'll be glad that you did. 

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