Happy Birthday Debs!

Today is a very important day for me as it is this very day 28 years ago that the Lord decided to bless me with a little sister. She is an incredibly gifted, wise, intelligent, gorgeous and God fearing women that I am proud to call my sister. One funny thing about our relationship though is that even though Deby is 2 years and a half younger than I am, she has in a way been like a big sister to me. She has been the one I have been able to count on her for advice, to lift me up when I am down and call for fashion tips. One of the things I most admire about my sister is that she has always been a leader and has never been afraid what people think of her. I also know for a fact that my sister is a woman on a mission from the Lord. Currently she is pursuing her Masters in Accounting while holding down a full-time job and being a wife (not an easy feat by any measure) but one I know she will gracefully accomplish.

Deby, I think you already know but just in case I don't say it enough, I am blessed to be able to call you my sister. You have always been an incredible support for me, the strong shoulders that I cried on (literally) and one of the first I always turn to. Today I give God all the praise for molding your character into that of a loving wife, sister, daughter and friend. You are truly a model worthy of imitating. I pray that the Lord would continue to guide you and burden your heart with the ministry that He has specifically called and equipped you to do. I pray for your marriage and I am grateful for the man that God has blessed you with. He is the big brother I never had; a man which we love and admire greatly. I also ask the Lord to show you just how much you have enriched our family's life and those that have had the privilege of meeting you. I love you with all my heart, Debs. Happy Birthday little "big" sis!

Deby is in the red dress next to our mom and her husband, Mike. Isn't she stunning?

Deby's 26th Birthday

My little sister turned 26 today. Here are some pictures of the surprise party we put together for her at my mom's house. We love you, Debs!

*Sidenote - I guess it's been a while since we've used that camera...the actual date was 8/31/08.

One of God's gift to me

God puts special people in our lives to encourage us, to love us, and just be there for us when we need them most. For me, my sister Deby happens to be one of those people. I praise God for Her life because he has begun God things in her life and I am so blessed to be a witness to all He is accomplishing with the heart of a true servant.

My sister has blossomed into a beautiful woman who deeply loves the Lord. She is an incredible wife, daughter, sister and friend. And I can see that everything she does, she does with and for Him. She is one of the few people we meet in life that have the kind of impact where we can truly say, "I saw Jesus!" A living example of our heavenly father.

Deby, thank you so much for being there for me, for taking the time to listen and offer words of wisdom. You are the little sister I have always admired...your perseverance, determination, strength, and boldness are inspiring. And you matter to me more than I can say.

I can see God has awesome things in store for you and Mike. May your marriage always bring Him glory and may you continue to win lives for Christ. I am proud of you....I love you!

Philippians 1:6
"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. "

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