After 4 children and several miscarriages, my mother was done having children, but my 9 year old sister Christy kept begging her for more.
Christy had read a story in a children's church magazine entitled "The Friend" about a little girl who went on a drive with her mother. While they were driving, they pulled over in the car to pray for a baby. The mother soon had a beautiful baby girl, and they knew it was because of the prayer.
Christy wanted to do the same. My mother obliged. She and Christy went on a short little drive just so they could pull over and pray the way the mother and daughter had done in the story from the magazine. In her special prayer, Christy prayed for a baby sister to come... not just a baby... she specifically prayed for a sister.
My mother tried to explain to her that God would give them who was supposed to come to their family, and that they should just pray for a healthy baby. Christy made sure everyone in the family remembered to pray for the baby.
Soon after, my mother became pregnant with me!! It was a high-risk pregnancy, and she gave birth by C-section. My birthday? August 23rd... just 8 days before Christy's birthday.
My dear sister Christy passed away a year and a half later from Burkitt's Lymphoma. Knowing my sister prayed me here has been a great spiritual strength to me throughout my life.
Next week I plan on writing more of my beautiful angel's story. Her life is one of near perfection.
Happy Birthday to YOU!!! I hope you've had a fabulous day! Your sister would be proud of you and the way you're raising your family.
ReplyDeleteI read your comment several times because I have often felt that she has had a hand in any successes I may have had in my parenting. My sister loved children so much; I've felt her near many times. Thank you for your message! My birthday WAS fabulous! :-)
DeleteWow! Your life is one Miracle after another! Your life is such a tapestry of angels and heaven that I can very clearly see how strong a spirit you were in the council in Heaven. I am honored and blessed to know just a piece of who you are. Such an uplifting, humbling and inspirational child of God. You amaze me. It is utterly awesome to think of what your sister possibly knew about the process of building a family and the eternality of your family, fearing nothing and praying - knowing it would come to pass and probably, even understanding in some context her own pathway back to Father in Heaven. It just speaks so clearly of the Plan of Salvation and the promises that our Father in Heaven knows each one of us. Thank you for this testimony builder.
ReplyDeleteY....Feliz cumpleanos! Or as we say, "Sapo verde". You are a miracle, day in and day out, but its great to have a day to simply celebrate your fulfillment of the calling to enter this world and be a part of your families. I hope it has been a FABULOUS day...with a little chocolate, dry furniture and a whole lot of love.
Te mando un fuerte abrazo y te felicito en este dia de celebracion!
ps: I passed my Doctoral Qualifying exam today so I'm gonna celebrate with enchiladas. I'll have one in your honor, too! :o)
Muchas gracias por las palabras que compartiste conmigo. Mi corazón esta lleno de gratitud por tu influencia en mi vida.
DeleteMas importante que todo... FELICIDADES!!!! Me encanta enchiladas, pero tiene que ir en un cruz para celebrar algo tan grandios! Puedes salir de Florida! :-) :-) Es increíble lo que has hecho.
Que es proximo en tu vida???
Gracias por compartir noticias tan buenas! Te quiero mucho!
Te mando un fuerte abrazo a ti también!!! Que Dios te bendiga.
reading your blog is so uplifting and inspiring for me. i love it. Sisters are so special and it sounds like your sister was extremly special. Your daily miracles are inspiring me to look for my own and not dwell on the negative. That is indeed what our Heavenly Father wants isn't it! happy birthday and happy new journey to you and your family
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you said you are looking for your own miracles!! That is my hope because God has given us all such beautiful lives. I also appreciate your birthday wishes!! :-) In our family we celebrate our birthdays for 3 days, so I'm still getting royal treatment. :-)
DeleteMy sister is extremely special. I'm not even sure how to put into words the her great influence in her 11 short years. Thank you for your message.
I wish I would have known that your Birthday was on August 23rd, I would have wished you a wonderful Birthday! Hope it was a joyful Birthday! Love you, Nancy
ReplyDeleteI love you too! It was a joyful day!! Thank you for making me feel so loved! :-)
Deleteamazing posting of latest birthday wishes for sister
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comment, and thank you so much for reading my stories of God's mighty love. HE loves you!!
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