Justin

Today was a very special day! It was an unusual Sunday too since Dad and Mom had to leave before the morning church service and didn't make it back until just before the evening service. But the reason this day is a very special one is because 23 years ago Dad and Mom were scheduled to move out of a converted garage into a house, but God decided that September 3rd was the best day for Mom to go into labour for the third time, and Justin was born just in time to help our family get settled into our new house!

Since Dad and Mom were gone today Justin stepped up to the plate and filled in Dad's shoes leading singing while Chris accompanied on the piano. At the retirement home he also shared a message that the Lord layed on his heart. It was neat to see his willingness serve others even on his birthday.

I have so many precious brothers and sisters but Justin and I have shared a lot together... Good memories, all those days sitting in Mom's room, or worse, on our beds waiting for Dad to get home... All those days at the school table when I would cry if my score was any less than Justin's after a test... Spending every moment possible outside year 'round playing, playing and playing... And now all the days at work when things seem to go wrong and he always finds a solution and helps us all to see that it's not the end of the world.

I often wish I could be more like Justin. He's so full of initiative, diligence, faith, generosity, sincerity, self-control and loyalty to name a few of the traits he demonstrates.

I'm so grateful to the Lord for giving me such an awesome brother, friend and example!

Happy Birthday Justin!