My younger sister is turning 50 this week. Sharon is a very caring person – even though she likes to hide that fact.
The Rose of Sharon is a common name that applies to several different species of flowering plant that are highly valued throughout the world. My sister is like a rose. Upon first meeting her, you might only see a rough, prickly person, but as you get to know her, you realize she is very hard-working, enjoys cooking for others, and loves to help people in need. Sharon is a highly valued person – even donating her left kidney. And she would donate the right one if she did not need it.
Sharon and I grew up in a time when it was not cool to have a “different” sister. She had to deal with much teasing at school. We had fun together sleeping in the same room (okay – talking more than sleeping). We worked well together. I had the ideas; she had the legs. Unfortunately for her, the legs got caught more than the ideas. She did not need my ideas, however, when it came to spreading butter on mom’s couch or climbing the cupboards to get baby aspirin.
Sharon, my little sister, thanks for 50 years of adventures and for being you. My life would not be the same without you. I’m so glad you married Ian. He brought your smile back – and I love your smile. Thank you for having three children and for being a great cook. (You make it hard to eat right.) I could not ask for a better sis.
Love you! Happy 50th.
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me
I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. ’
Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?
And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?
And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ Matt. 25:34-40
deborahwillows 
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Hi Deb We are on our way home from Florida and went into my computer and saw this lovely tribute to Sharon for her birthday. What a caring person you are! I never had a sister to share my younger years with. It sounds like you had fun. Please wish Sharon a happy 50th birthday for us. You are a blessing to so many people. Love Roy and Barb Hanson
So encouraging! What a testimony!
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