Just Gave Up My Shower- long

A little backround: I have 3 younger sisters, I will be 40 years old in June, readying for my second marriage but it's my first wedding. My youngest sister (R) is 17 years younger than me and was originally thinking of getting married in March of 2006. Because they are young and just starting out and her FH is still in school they have decided to take a cruise to Nassau Island and elope there instead of having a wedding they cannot afford. Unfortunately, the only time they can both get a week off from work and school is the week of Sept. 5th, two weeks before my wedding! R asked for my blessing first before announcing it to the family since it was so close, she doesn't want to take anything away from me. Of course I gave it to her, I want her to do what makes her happy.
I just spoke to my other sister (G) who was trying to see if we could arrange to surprise our R and show up in Nassau for her wedding, but unfortunately, none of us will be able to afford to go - especially with it being so close to my wedding (and I go to school at night and it's almost impossible to get a night off). So I told my G that we should do something for her, so let's throw her a shower. So as not to be a financial burden on my family, I told G that if she was planning a shower for me, she should scratch it (I'm pretty sure she was planning one for me, she had insisted that I start a registry).
I am a little sad about not having a shower, but I don't want my family to know that - so that's why I'm letting it out here because you girls are great, very supportive and understanding. I am happy for my sister though and she needs household stuff more than I do.
Sorry this is so long!

so sorry

Aww, that was very nice and unselfish of you to do that for your sister. I am sure you will be blessed for that. And, who knows, it may still turn into a surprise shower for you too. They may double it up for you and 'R'. That would be exciting

that is one of the most loving acts i have seen in a long itme. You are a wonderful sister. I always believe in good karma - it will come back to you - some how

Thanks ladies! I knew you'd make me feel better!!

Gail - you are so sweet!

You are absolutely a wonderful sister-I love to hear that there are still nice people in the world who are so selfless and giving.

wow, that was unbelievable of you. your sister is a lucky gal and i agree with lp - it's good karma - if you give goodness you will get goodness in return

You sound like a very generous, caring person. That was an incredibly nice thing of you to do. I have a feeling that your sisters wouldn't allow for you to go without a shower. Maybe they still are

That was completely sweet and generous of you!!!

That was such a selfless act, you will surely be blessed. And there's nothing wrong with a double shower...here's hoping that you still get something...even still LP is right, karma is a wonderful thing and you are an amazing sister!

That was really sweet of you. Sounds like she's lucky to have a terrific sister!

It is very rare to see such a situation! It will most certainly come back to you!

that was so sweet of you. I think that doing something as nice as you says so much about you.

You are really a great sister, your family is blessed to have you

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Posted by LadyPrincess

that is one of the most loving acts i have seen in a long itme. You are a wonderful sister. I always believe in good karma - it will come back to you - some how

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So true!
What a caring person you are- I really hope you still get your shower.

That was so sweet of you! It will come back to you!

That was very sweet of you. You are a very thoughtful person.