Melany's ten years

On April 23, 2003 my sister, Melany, was born. She was born at the perfect time. In fact, she was born at a time when there was turmoil, depression and sadness. After my mother's marriage collapsed my mother wanted to prove she could be loved, and Melany was the outcome.  However, like the bible says, God works out everything for the good of those who love Him. And oh, how my mother loved God. I was fifteen and Ericka was seven. I did not know then that I would become like a second mother to my sisters, and that my high school years were going to be spent on raising two girls. I did not know that people were going to criticize me and accuse my mother that she was hiding my "pregnancy". What Satan tried to spoil for us, God redeemed for us. Oh how I laugh now! Through thick and thin all we had was each other. These pictures are just a small glimpse of how Melany overturned that mourning into Joy. I still remember that day, Ericka and I taking a first look at Melany, picking her out amongst the rest. There she was, and here she is now. I love you Melany, you are my sunshine.