Andrea is my favorite sister, haha. We are five years apart in age, and growing up we weren’t close. I always kinda worshipped her, though. I remember being pre-teen and calling in to dedicate a song to her on 103.7 back when Valier Smith hosted Love Songs on KVIL. Lord…I was such a sappy kid, haha. The point is I always adored her, even if we weren’t close. Then time passed, as it tends to do, and we were getting older. My sister took me and bought me my first (and only) Bible…it is a beautiful book. Navy blue leather binding, my name engraved in silver on the bottom right corner of the cover, the pages lined in silver. I didn’t appreciate it as much then as I do now, and I don’t know that I’ve ever really thanked her for buying it for me. I am not able to say I’ve read the whole Bible, or even half of it. But I’ve picked it up now and then when I’ve needed the comfort of its words. There is a section in the back with a whole list of readings to flip to if you’re feeling any number of things or needing reassurance of God’s love. My sister’s been sort of an inspiration, religiously. She probably doesn’t know it, but she makes me want to be a better Christian. She talks the talk and almost always walks the walk (she’s not perfect, obviously). =)
She’s also become one of my best friends in the last several years. On a trip to visit her in Arizona when I was 20, she sat me down and really showed me how to do my makeup. I don’t wear makeup very often, but when I do I always get compliments on my use of eyeliner: a feat for which I have my fabulous sister to thank! And it’s something that has always meant a lot to me. She is a person who always encourages me, and is never afraid to point out when I’m overreacting or misinterpreting something. She’s silly as all get-out, and I am so blessed that the Lord made her my sister. There are some things in my life I couldn’t have gotten through without her. If nothing else, no one would have danced at my wedding reception had she not gotten the ball rolling, haha. That song will forever be “our song”. =)
Andrea…thank you. For everything. I love you and am so thankful for you!!
Aww gee! Jamie!!! YOu are so sweet.Praise God that I have not turned you away from him or Christianity forever, haha. If there is anything good ever to complement about me, as you have sweetly done here, it is all because of the love and grace God gave me and it is His light shining through me that is encouraging. I am sure you did thank me for the Bible- I am glad it meant and still means so much to you. Love you too!!! And you are one of the only people I would make a complete fool of myself for. ;)
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