The Gorilla and the Pig

This here is my big brother.

His name is Marvin and it's his birthday tomorrow.

Here he is trying to aggravate me...he still does this hand on my head thing.
When I was a little girl, he dubbed me with the nickname "Sow".

So I've been called that my entire life.

Except when he calls me, Sowpig, Swamp Sow (yeah..I dunno about that one, I guess cuz we're from Louisiana), Momma Sow, and my new favorite....Sow Maw, which he is trying desperately to get my grandkids to call me. 

He's not into my fab themed birthday parties I throw.

In fact, he told me this year they're stupid.

So I'm not gonna throw him a party this year. 

Nope. Not gonna do it.

Oh and he really hates that I take pictures all the time

He never cooperates.  

Like this, for instance...

and this..

Oh, and he REALLY hates when pics of him end up on my blog or on fb.

So PLEASE, don't tell him about this one ....

or this one..

 or this one.

Even though he can be a pain
He really is a great big brother.
I love him to pieces.
We usually laugh a bunch when we're together.

And I'm incredibly proud of him and how the Lord is using him.
I mean, everyone who is saved by God's grace is transformed,
but some of our transformations are a little more outwardly noticeable.
Like my brother for instance.
This is before Jesus interrupted his life...

He used to be a high school drop out drug addict.

And this is what God did...

He went from being a high school drop out to seminary graduate.
He delivered him, transformed him, and then called him into the ministry.
That is what grace looks like.

His passion for people and desire to see them know Jesus inspires me.
Don't tell him, but I think he's one of the most awesome guys I know.
We tease each other a lot but I'm so proud I'm his sister and he's my big brother.

Oh....and about the title "The Gorilla and the Pig"...
Well I've had to live my entire life being called Sow right?
So.... when the Lord blessed me with grandchildren, I taught them to call him Gorilla!
And they do!

 
Ahhh...revenge is so sweet.

Happy Birthday Gorilla!
This little pig loves you :)