Happy Birthday, Bible Study Brother!!!

The picture attached to this blog is an oldy but a goody. Bible Study Brother and I are in our grandmother’s apartment in St. Louis. I have on my red, green, and yellow striped outfit that is perfectly accented by my Bugs Bunny earrings. Bible Study Brother has on an oversized t-shirt and his signature childhood glasses. We are smiling and happy. And right beside us on the couch is the Holy Bible.

How ironic that we are living the life that was portrayed in that photo taken long ago. We still have questionable fashion choices. We are still smiling and happy. And right beside us is the Holy Bible. Our journey to get to this point has been full of valleys and steep mountains.

At times, we plotted and planned together on how to get over on our parents. (I’ll admit that I was the mastermind, and he was a willing accomplice.) Other times found us at odds with each other. Neither one of us willing to budge. No compromise in sight. Just stuck in the valley.

But there has been a change within the last couple of years. We have worked to help each other climb out of the valley and navigate up the mountain. Much like he had to help Bible Study Mama up Dunns River Falls, Bible Study Brother has helped me climb out of some dark days. He really had to pull me up on some days and tell me that the view would be better the higher that I climb. He did not let my smart mouth deter him either. He refused to let me give up. And in turn, I have pushed him to continue to climb when life gets a little too steep.

The Bible Study Girl blog has been going for over a year with minimal breaks for me. Occasionally, guest contributors submit their writing, but the bulk of the responsibility is mine. I am honored that the Lord gave me this assignment. It is perfectly tailored for me, but it is one of those mountain experiences as well. It is challenging and makes muscles sore that I did not even know existed.

Today is Bible Study Brother’s birthday, and I could not think of a more perfect time to make this announcement. On Sunday, Bible Study Brother asked if he could take over the blog for much of November so that he could give roses to the people that have blessed his life. What an on-time blessing for me. I need time to be refreshed. Sermon recaps will be mine, but his voice will be loud and clear throughout the rest of the week. Can I tell you something? Even though I have been wanting a break, when the opportunity was presented I got a little sad. A piece of me will be missing.

But don’t fret. Ya’ll are in great hands. The guy in the picture has been a great friend and companion throughout the years. After this blog, the next voice that you will hear will be that of Bible Study Brother. [Read that in your “announcing the guest preacher” voice.] Don’t forget to tell my little brother happy birthday!!!! #wepreach #giverosesmonth