Sister's Birthday

Today is my sister's birthday. In observing the interactions of my two little granddaughters I'm reminded of why my sister and I are so close. Did we play with our dolls like they do? Did I try to boss her around a bit as we had our pretend games like Jenna does? Did she try to copy everything I said or did like Julia does? Did one of us cry when the other fell down and got hurt?

Yes, we not only shared our bed, our toys, our clothes, our food, but we shared our childhoods. You hear a lot about sibling rivalry, but sharing siblings are a power to be reckoned with.

Today I am blessed immeasurably by a sister who's gone way beyond the call of duty many times to help a sister who has had special physical needs. She has been there for me on a physical level, but we have both been there for each other's emotional needs as well.

My brother and I have a special relationship too and we love each other dearly, but gender sometimes gets in the way. Maybe that's why the Lord blessed him doubly with two sisters to fill in the gaps.

Sister and brother, if you read this, just know that I treasure you both and want you to always know that I am there for you, even though many miles are between us. But most of all, God is there for the three of us. We can't outlive or outgrow His love.

Heaven Is For Kids

Looking through a closet the other day, I found a doll that some friends gave us years ago as a souvenir from a mission trip to Russia. It's one of those colorfully painted wooden peasant dolls that has several other dolls nested in, so you have several sizes of dolls when you are finished opening each one. My three-year-old granddaughter was thrilled to see each doll and got so excited each time she saw another one inside a doll.

When we get to heaven, we will all be like children, running around to see so many new things. And each will be so new and exciting, our eyes will sparkle and shine with amazement, just like Jenna's did. I wonder if Jesus will be standing by to observe our reactions as we explore this New Earth He is preparing for us. Oh, the wonders He has for us to discover. Our imaginations can't contain the things He has for us there. Won't it be fun?! Jesus did say we must become like little children. I can't wait for the Day and the adventures He has planned for us in heaven.