October 26, 1994; there are two things that I associate that date with, the colourful Mike n Ike candy, and the birth of my little brother. When Darcy was born, my 6 year old self did not know how my life would be changed. All I knew in that moment, was that now I had another new doll to play with! Only this one moved and responded back to me…basically a dream come true for any older sister. Despite the fact that you didn’t really have a choice, thank you Darcy, for allowing me to dress you up in my doll clothes!
What I didn’t know though, is that as we both would get older, there would be periods of times when we couldn’t even be in the same room together without fighting. I didn’t know there would be moments when I would wish that I was still the youngest sibling. Times when the only logical thing that made sense, was to sit back and watch my brothers fight it out. Days when our age difference was so great, that we just couldn’t relate to one another. This was especially felt while I was entering college and he was going into junior high. We both realized then how different our lives were. It made for some pretty unpleasant weekends that I would be at home.
Praise Jesus that, although we have had our moments where we hated one another, when people now ask what I miss most about home, I am quick to answer “my little brother”. God truly is a God who redeems and renews relationships. Praise Him for that.
I write this post in honour of my little brother’s 19th birthday.
Darcy, I love the way you continually “run towards Jesus”. The way you are learning to live with abandon, recklessly following Him wherever He is calling you. It is super encouraging how you are learning to see people through the eyes of Jesus. By doing this, God will continue to break your heart for what breaks His, thus giving you a love for Him that is deeper and more intimate then you could ever imagine. Your Father above is so very proud of you.
Darcy; I wish I could talk to you in person, about your Brazil missions experience. Through the photos and words that you have shared, I know that God totally rocked your world. You are no longer satisfied with a mundane life as you too, have realized that you have been called to something greater. Embrace it. Now that you know that, don’t settle for anything less. Journeying with Jesus is not always easy (as you have been learning recently) but it is oh so worth it all. Cling to Him. Lost for words? Pray harder, pray longer and simply pour your Heart out to Jesus. Learn to direct your anger to where it’s due, at the evil in this world. Allow that anger to burn within you to become a righteous, holy anger that breaks bondages in this world.
I love how I have been able to witness first hand, the start of this change happening within you. You have no idea how excited I was, when you mentioned you wanted to go to Zambia last year as well. Thank YOU for allowing me, to share a huge piece of my heart with you and for being there for me when God completely wrecked me through ‘Little Nikki’. Thank you, for loving me in that moment when I wanted to do nothing, but run. Thank you for steering me back to Jesus and for reminding me, through song, that every one DOES need compassion, the kindness of a Saviour even when those were the last things I wanted to show.
I love you and I am so very proud of you.
I am honoured to be your big sister (even though you have long surpassed me in the height category, I will always have you beat with the age category!) so keep being awesome! I cannot wait to see you when I step off that plane next year and give you a huge hug!!
Happy 19th Birthday little brother!! Have an amazing day (although let’s face it…we both know it would be even more amazing if I was there celebrating with you! 😉
Miss you
Praying for you
Love you kiddo!!!
