My Sister, My Hero

I was an only child...for a little over 3 years...and then my little sister joined the family. Today is her birthday.  A little brother came along a few years later, I'll share more about that when his birthday comes along!

As I ponder the years of our lives, I realize, she is the one that has known me longer than anyone that is involved in my life.  

She has watched me go through so much in life, physical abuse, divorce, bad decisions, good decisions, happy marriage, another divorce.....and life change.  

And we have gone through so much together...our entire childhood, our mom and dad's cancer and their subsequent deaths, giving our lives to Christ, growing in Him and His love.

She is one of my greatest cheerleaders.  

She is so very often the voice of reason. 

I don't always agree with her...but I always listen...she knows where I came from...she knows what I've been through and she never judges me...ever.   

She knows my dreams. She believes in me.  I believe in her. We are great pair.

She speaks the truth in love...and has been the hands and feet of Jesus in my life more times than I can count.

She loves me.  She knows my heart better than just about anyone.  She is so very much like our mama.  She is my hero.  

She is a Proverbs 31 woman:

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. (Proverbs 31:25-26)

Happy Birthday Sandy!!!  I love you more than you can ever imagine!