A vintage photo of two little girls sit atop a pink phone

The Call: Long Distance — Cheryl

I have one older brother and one older sister. Maureen and I have always been close, and I was very thankful that our sixth child was a girl. With four brothers, Bridget needed a sister. Mine has been one of my closest companions, and I hope that Bridget and Stella grow up to be great friends. Maureen and I seldom see each other now, as she lives 2,000 miles away, but a phone call is better than nothing.


Cavalier Spaniel

The Response: Dog Sister — Jessica

She asked for a sister. Instead she got a dog. And four little brothers…