Do you have a sister?  I do and her name is Linda.  Let me tell you a few things about having a sister, especially my sister. 

Before I forget, it is her birthday today…she is a few years older than me.  I always kid her about being older than me, but she is my favorite sister. Happy Birthday Linda!  Now, let me mention a few things about Linda today.

Linda became somewhat competitive, being the only girl in the family and having two girls of her own.  Of course, Dad always gave her whatever she wanted since she was the only girl…always had preference over Johnny and me.  As the youngest in the family, I suffered from a little neglect!  Do you believe that line?  Linda could smack a baseball though…she was deadly to the point of breaking a window or two. 

Linda did an outstanding job raising her two girls.  She lived on a moderate salary, especially having two children, but did a great job.  Both girls love the Lord, are extremely active in their church, and love their Mom greatly.  Observing Linda’s challenges along the way has always given me a heart for single parents. What a challenge, but she stepped up to the challenge over and above.

Linda is a grandmother, the grandmother of Matthias and Macy.  This is all we ever hear about anymore.  She goes on and on and on…you know the way those grandparents are…right?

Linda works at a church in our home town as the Church Secretary.  She has done everything in church for years, especially teaching students.  She is a very committed Christ-follower and believes strongly in the local church.  I am confident she does a great job.

Linda lives with Mom.  Before Dad died suddenly last year, she had moved in with them upon the sale of the home.  She did this because of her love for them and they love her dearly.  She cared for Dad and was the one to traumatically find Dad’s body upon his death last November 17.  She loved her Daddy, so it has been tough on her. She and Mom are doing well…they grieve together, but with hope.  Yes, they are going forward daily, never easy, but going forward. 

Blogging is about personal stuff, right? My life between the Sundays!  Well, Linda’s birthday is today and since she has given herself to my parents sacrificially, I thought it was appropriate to honor her here.  By the way, if you are playing softball and need a player, she can really smack a baseball…she learned to do that by beating up her little brother all the time. 

Happy Birthday Linda!