Happy Birthday Ang!

Happy birthday to my oldest sister, Ang! We miss you and wish we could celebrate with you but know you're having fun on your new adventures in Arizona! Here's a few of my favorite pics of us! I think one of the hardest days without Mom is my birthday. She was always the first one to call and she always loved celebrating me. She always made me feel extra special on my birthday. Even though she's not here to wish you a happy birthday and maybe you haven't heard from all those you love today for whatever reason, just know you are loved and celebrated by the Matwijecs! And even more so by the Father who formed you, who wrote your name on the palms of His hands, who counted every hair on your head. He picked this very day for you to be born. He picked the most amazing Mom for you and me and Julie. He won't ever forget this day. He won't ever forget you. You are cherished! Happy birthday big sister. I don't think your nickname "Grace" was just because your extra graceful - ha!  I think it's also become more so that you always forgive, you always give chances, you always love no matter what, you always show grace. See you soon :)