16 Dec 06 - …this umbrella…

My youngest sister celebrated a fairy tale debut party last night.  I was asked to give 1 of the 18 treasures.  Since I can’t make it to her party, I made a video message for her.  Here was my message:

"Hello Rilet.  I know you are having a blast on your wonderfule debut party.  I feel bad for not being there.  But I want you to know that you are always in my thoughts.

My wish for you on your 18th birthday - for God to always protect you and to shelter you.  So, I am giving you this ( then I opened the umbrella - which I found tacky after I watched the video) … this umbrella.

This umbrella will keep you dry in the rain, same as God can protect you from sadness and sorrow.

This umbrella will shelter you from the hot sun, same as God will shelter you from danger and harm.

So if you don’t want to get wet or get hot, always pray to God.

Happy birthday Rilet, and thank you for being my sister."

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