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What sacrifices have you made in life?

The sisters I live with are more than family. They are my bestfriends. Through the years, they were always there for me, like second mothers, as I am the last in the family. So, if they need me, I will be there for them.

I will give you an example. It may seem small trivial even, but for my big sister, it meant a great deal.

She worked hard. Coming home late and waking early to leave for work. Transportation was spotty to say there was any. She had to leave before dawn to get a bus, then transfer and finally walk to the office. Sometimes, she would be so exhausted after work that she would fall asleep during dinner.

In the morning, she would be the first to wake and get ready for work,  never having enough time to prepare breakfast or lunch. At that time I too had a long commute to work. On my day to cook, which was once a week. I would wake up at two in the morning and prepare her breakfast, lunch, and dinner with enough leftover for her to take the next day for work.

It was hard. I had to get ready for work and I had night classes that same evening. It made for an incredibly long day. I didn’t mind cause she used to do the same for me.

When another sister couldn’t do it for her, Mom and Dad would fill in.  In the end, we worked as a team until her hours were changed and things were back to normal. 

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today?

OK. Yes, I wear glasses because I am very near sighted.

But they are cool. Their cat eye shape does wonders for my face.

Or at least I think so, and my opinion is the key.

Are you a leader or a follower?

Being a leader is great responsibility. There are those who look up to you for guidance and to make decisions.

When there is something that must be done, I don’t shy away from it but jump right in making decisions and giving directions.

I do that often, and for sure, I don’t mind because I see it as a chance to explore my ideas and see how they work.

Yet, there are times when taking the reins could be so trying I would like someone else to step up so I can take a break. At times, I just want to coast by and be a yes, man.

But in all honesty, those are the times I get lazy.

Besides, if someone else takes the lead, I am the first to question every decision they make.

So no, I like being in charge.

Leadership, baby, that’s the way to go.

Sometimes.

List your top 5 favorite fruits.

My top fruit picks are:

• White peaches
• Tree ripened Bartlett pears
• Golden kiwi
• Mangoes
• Cherries

I can go on, but they they said list five.

What’s one small improvement you can make in your life?

Writing is a passion of mine. I enjoy the process and try to do it often. They say working on a creative project is a good stimulation for the brain. But they forget to add that life gets in the way.

I try to solve that problem by waking up early and writing something, even a sentence or paragraph or two.

I started this at the beginning of the year, and so far it is working out.

Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life.

She was going through a hard time with regard to her health. I watched and prayed for her and saw her vulnerability in the midst of it all.

Yet, she didn’t wavier in her trust and belief that God would heal her.

There was one time when she called me at work afraid because her body was reacting in a strange and terrible way she thought she was relapsing. My advice was to call the doctor or go to hospital.

I learned later that day she didn’t do as I instructed, but along with her parents they began to praise and thank the Lord for her healing.

She told me as they song hymns and rejoiced her body regulated, and all was well.

Years later, I went with her to the doctor, and they did a scan and wanted to discuss results with her. The doctor told her he had never seen anything like this before. Everything looked normal. He could not understand it.

Her answer was the Lord healed her. He scoffed. Then, one year later, he died of cancer.

She is still rejoicing and our entire family with her. Yes, she is my sister and my best friend. To make things clear, all my sisters are my best friends.  Our parents have now passed on, but in that time, they saw the Lord working in her, and they too rejoiced. She was never a strong believer. Sure, she did all that was right, but she was never someone to turn to as a prayer partner.

Now, my best friend, big sister who loves to look her best and makes no bones about it. The fashionsta of the family is a prayer warrior.

She trusted the Lord when others didn’t believe.

She exercised her faith in the Lord, and he rewarded her.