My Siblings

I have been given many gifts I am extremely thankful for and my siblings are no exceptions.  I am told by my dad that as a child I would pray, "God will you give me a sister, brother, another sister, another brother, another sister, and another brother..." My dad said at times he would have to stop me and say, "Okay that's enough." I am now 28 years old and have not one, but five younger siblings. I am the oldest of six!  I waited many years and each sibling is special to my heart.  I thought of three of them as my babies, because they are much younger than me and I often was given the privilege of babysitting.  I changed diapers and wiped away tears from their eyes when they were babies.  Now that they are grown I still wish I could wipe away their hurts, but I know I cannot.  

I still remember how they used to look up to me.  I thought each of them were mine and they do continue to hold such a special place in my heart.  I cannot imagine life without them.

Each of them have surpassed me in height, but I continue to be the "big" sister and they are my babies

You each took my breath away the day you were born. I will never be able to describe the love I have for you all.

 I love my sisters

This was my wedding day and I was told that it was my day to relax, but the way I relaxed was to take care of my sisters.   

Baby brother, when did you grow up?  You were always my sweet baby boy.  I packed you around as if you were my child....

...and then you grew taller than me. I could no longer pack you around, but I love you just the same!

Morgan and Tyler I love you very much.  You came into my life when I was a selfish teenager and I do wish I would have taken more time for you two.  I am thankful for the time we have now.  I am thankful for each of you.

Father,

I thank You for sisters and brothers.  As a child I prayed for many and that is what you granted.  Each of them are special to me.  I thank You for your grace and mercy.