I smile at the thought of writing this particular blog. It is to HONOR my last sibling and it ushers in a new paradigm of Honor beyond this realm; however, the smile that is upon my face is not one of relief for the new place... the smile comes when I think of today's recipient.
I do not wish to brag but I feel like I'm about to; it's like you can't help yourself. I LOVE and LIKE Joycelyn because she's AWESOME!
I have watched my little sister, whom I used to babysit at a very early age, blossom into a beautiful, intelligent and accomplished young woman. I am so proud... she just graduated from High School and attained a Certification while there, she was a Co-Captain of the dance team @ Northside High School and still dances today having traded the applause of the students for the admiration and applause of the church. She is a hard worker, kind, loving and consistent which is something that a lot of people struggle with.
Consistence means you are the same way every time... now, to be truthful, we all have changes in mood: happy, sad, laughing, crying, feeling pain, or extreme joy... this is not what I'm referring to. I am talking about character and being able to trust that beyond emotions she is the same with me and all around her. She is committed to her family (often becoming my designated babysitter) and doesn't complain (much). I love that I can depend on someone I trust with one of my most prized possession... my daughter, Tyler.
Joycelyn, because this is for you today, I wish to remind you of the days that make me smile when I think of you, they are: the day you graduated from Ms. Grace Dance Academy and I rewarded that accomplishment with my beloved collectible porcelain musical dancing doll... words could not express the feelings that overwhelmed me that night as I watched in amazement the anointing that is upon you to dance. It was with complete joy and pride that I sat there, like I was your mom instead of your sister. I still feel that protective, maternal feeling towards you (perhaps b/c I had the joy of nurturing your life from the very beginning, ;-)). The second occasion is the night of the YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT EXTRAVAGANZA, wow!!! I will never forget the way your liturgical/mime dance ministered to me... girl, you are definitely anointed and God has truly put a divine gift in you for it.
I look forward to our conversations and your next moves.
You are an amazing woman, always remember that and as you journey through life, it is my prayer that God increases HIS hold upon you and that you make this world stand up and take notice of the LIGHT OF GOD on the inside of you. An anointing like yours is not made for small settings, though we are not to despise small beginnings, they prepare us for the LARGE things God has in store for us.
I Love YOU, Kishaun... keep doing what you're doing... YOU MAKE ME SMILE cause YOU MAKE ME PROUD!!!
This is dedicated to the one I Love... & LIKE! Today that person is Joycelyn Kishaun Banks and she is: my lil sis.
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