HAPPY 23RD BIRTHDAY TO MY BABY SISTER BRITTANY;)...... I figured in celebration of such a cherished life I would share with all of you a few stories about my baby sister.

The first vivid memory that I have of Brittany is one that I will never forget!..... When my sisters and I were little we stayed at home with my Mom, while my Dad worked away alot. He was normally home on the weekends, or every so many days, and we ALWAYS dreaded the day that he had to go back to wherever he was working. I remember hiding in a closet on this particular day, so that my Dad couldn't find me to tell me bye. (because of course, if he couldnt tell me bye.... he couldn't leave, right?lol) But, eventually he did find me and my sisters and said his goodbyes:(.... He got into his car, and started to drive away, but at one last attempt to convince him to stay, we chased his car..... BAD IDEA!! Brandy and I were older, bigger, and evidentally more stable on our feet, Brittany on the other hand,(who is 4 years younger than me, and MUCH more fragile than both of us) evidentally was not as fortunate in the stable catagory:) lol! As we chased Dad down the gravel drive, somehow Britt lost control and wiped out:(.... and when I say wiped out, I am not talking fall down and get a boo boo.... I am talking she bit the gravel, hugged the gravel, rolled on the gravel, and nearly killed herself on the gravel!!!!! NO JOKE!!! She fell harder than I had ever seen anyone fall before in my life, but the feelings of frustration over not catching dads car had trumped ANY feelings of sorrow for Brittany and her "accident" that she'd just had.

I remember dragging one arm, while Brandy had the other and we carried her forcefully up the hill (by her arms) and telling her to be quiet, we missed Dad too, and she would be fine!.... Well, eventually she was fine, but it was about a doctors appointment, some x-rays, alot of medicine, bandages, and a broken collar bone later!!!! OUCH!!!!!!

This wasn't the only time that I remember Brittany being sick when we were little.... I remember a time where Brittany had been sick for a while. She had flu like symptoms, and had gotten very white skinned with DARK circles underneath her eyes. Eventually, Dad and Mom took her to the hospital to later find that her appendix had ruptured and emergency surgery was required! It was serious, because at this point Brittany was in the first grade and had lost down to 21 lbs. and was almost too weak to undergo surgery. I remember feeling the saddest that I had ever felt before and at that point I think that I may have have decided to take Brittany under my wing, and start pretending that she was mine!:).... Until this day, I have felt no different! Brittany is like my baby, and I have loved following her from that day on.... through so many times in her life!.....

Like the time that Brittany was chosen as an ECHS (yess I said HIGH SCHOOL) Cheerleader when she was in the 8th grade at Carter Christian Academy!!! (If you know East Carter Cheerleading, you know this doesn't happen!!!!!!) To make a long story short, in order for Brittany to be a part of our squad, she had to transfer from Christian School to public school, and in the end, she wasn't willing to sacrifice her Christian Education!....Do you know how proud I was to stand beside of Brittanys decision? I don't think that I had ever been so proud.:).... Then, as you all know, Brittanys singing career..... Well, what can I really say?? My sister has been blessed with a voice that is like no other that I have ever heard! From church to fairs, talent shows, showcases, NASHVILLE!, BRANSON, His Servants (a very distinguished singing group)... and SO much more, Brittany has shined like a star! Never EVER leaving Jesus out of her message, Brittany has performed in front of thousands! I really don't know anybody else that has enjoyed watching Brittany grow as a Christian, and artist, and a performer like I have, and I can only imagine what God has in store for Brittany in the future! In 23 years I have been overwhelmingly blessed to be a big sister to one of the finest ladies alive! I have watched Brittany touch so many, but more than any other, I know she has touched my life the most! I LOVE my baby sister and thank GOD for her EVERY day! I want her to know that her birthday is very much celebrated by her big sister! I LOVE YOU BRITT!!!!!!