I figured a post this big didn’t deserve some rinky dink
facebook status or instagram post, no this post deserved a freaking blog post.
I don’t remember this day 13 years ago, but I do remember quite a lot of days
afterwards. On this day the colts would lose to the dolphins, Nebraska would
win the Alamo bowl over Northeastern, 22 were killed in the Rizal Day bombing
in the Philippines and it was a Saturday. More importantly this day was one of
the most exciting days for me, on this day Jordan Noel O’Leary came into the
world. If you aren’t aware Jordan is my best friend who just happens to be 13
and my cousin. If you haven’t had the privilege of meeting her let me tell you
a little bit about her.
Jordan turns 13 today. Her favorite color is Tiffany Blue and
she plays various sports like volleyball and softball. If it’s monogramed she
will generally love it and she is a real girly girl. She is an incredible
singer. She has been to the Dominican Republic for a mission trip. She is
incredibly kind, gentle, and giggles a lot. We spend lots of time just talking
and walking around her neighborhood. I share all my secrets with her.
We I was younger, Jordan is what I waited for especially
after I got my brother. I use to call my aunt and ask “Did you have my cousin
yet?” when that question started she wasn’t even married nor pregnant. Finally
though I got my wish. As she gets older, I get more and more proud to be cousin
and I cannot imagine the greatness God has planned for her.
My wish for her is that in her teen years she doesn’t forget
who holds her heart and life in His hands. I pray that she upholds her relationship
with CHRIST and her character above all. I pray that she follows the path God
has laid out for her rather than following the crowd. I hope she understands
that I am forever here for her no matter what. I pray that she has a glorious
13th birthday and passage into teenhood.
Happy Birthday
Love,
Amanda
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