This is my new friend Julie. Julie is five years old and has a younger sister, Sydney, who is eight months old. Julie is in Kindergarten and is a joy to be around. Julie loves to sing and help her mom by taking care of her sister. Her daddy is in Iraq and she prays daily for his safety. Julie recently got a pet gerbal and named her "Joey." Last night, Julie and I went for a walk with a few other friends. I asked Julie if she would sing for me. She said she wanted to sing a new song that she learned at school, "The Star-Spangled Banner." I was AMAZED to hear her beautiful voice. Sung with clarity, good intonation and expression, Julie's rendition of the "The Star-Spangled Banner" moved me to near tears.
I thank God for Julie and for her mom, who has also been a wonderful new friend. Their life is a testimony of God's provision. "Be strong and courageous! Do not terrified, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." -- Joshua 1:9
Picture posted with permission.
3 comments:
OH JOEY! Julie is SO cute!!! Thanks for sharing. I remember her Mom ~ very sweet lady. She was the first person we met when we walked into church for the first time!
GREAT verse (LOVE IT!) ~ for God IS with us WHEREVER we go!!! ;-) SO VERY COMFORTING!!!!!
LOVE YOU SIS!
Julie
P.S. You look ADORABLE!!!!! ;-)
She sure does love you! Now she asks me if you will be there whenever we're going somewhere...such a sweet girl. She looks great on you. You have a way with children Joey. You are a beautiful spirit and they can sense that. They feel safe with you. Thanks for blogging about my baby!
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