November 1--- the first day of my favorite month! Not only is this day special to me because it's the first of November.. But it's so special because someone I love SO much was born on this day.
Bethany Singleton is one if my most favorite people on the planet. I can't explain to you how much is in my heart for this girl. I'm getting all teared up as I type this.
Bethany is almost more like family than a friend. Living only 57 seconds away only helps the idea of us being like sisters.. I remember spending hours at her house doing homework or jumping on the trampoline ( not off of the balcony of course, because that would be dangerous) :) Bethany has always just been there. When I needed someone to put a smile on my face I could count on her. When I needed to just sit on the swing and talk, she was there. When I needed advice or a clever trick on how to "get the boys back" she had the greatest ideas. We learned together, we conspired together, we practically lived together some nights. She's for sure more than a friend... She's family!
Bethany is more generous and loving than I am or sure. I try so hard to give back to The Lord, to give to others and to show others christs love through my generosity... This girl outdoes me times a thousand. Last year I quickly ride up to her house to drop off her christs present.. What was this kid doing??? Packing up cookies and goodies to give to the nurses who worked that Christmas Eve. It's. Standing tradition, one that I had forgotten about.. But not Bethany. She spend her Christmas Eve afternoon delivering cookies to nurses on call and visiting the elderly in the nursing home. What better way to spend a Christmas Eve? What better way to show how much you love Jesus... What better gift to give... That's why she's an inspiration. She enjoys doing things like that. She remembers that it's more important to give than to receive.. And she lives that out-- even at Christmas time!
Bethany is devoted. Not only is this girl at every church event, but she volunteers at other churches.. She helps out with babysitting, awanas, children activities, decouple ship now events, and is even involved in her prayer group at liberty! I couldn't r more proud of her dedication to learn and serve. She enjoys learning more about The Lord and his word and practices this daily. I could learn from her example for sure
Bethany is funny. I am not kidding when I say she can put a smile on my face instantly when I walk into a room. She is so much like me that with a look I can know what she is thinking... And that always makes me smile! She tells the best stories.. And the craziest things seem to happen to her. She simply has the gift of Making people smile... Of any age at any time.
Bethany is simply the greatest. I can't put into words how much I really love her, I can't come up with enough stories to explain just how awesome she truly is, I can't even show a picture that would describe the way I feel about her... So this will just have to do for now.. Happy birthday Bethany! I pray your day is filled with friendship, family, giving, and time with The Lord! I pray you continue to shine bright for hjm leading others to him by simply being yourself. I pray your day is extra special, because you deserve it! Love you more and more and more. ( and now I have a little one that can admire you just as much as I do!) Can't wait to see the influence you have in her life as well. Happy Birthday!
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