It was March 5th, 1990 when my mother’s water broke. I had no idea what was going on. Everyone was running from one side to another and I stood in a kitchen corner crying, wanting my mother to cuddle me. My father came over and told me that my little sister was coming and that my mother wasn’t going to be able to take me to school. I could see my mothers facial expressions and I knew she was in pain as she kneeled down in front of me, told me she loved me, not to worry and that she would be back soon. I knew this day would come, I had had 9 months to prep mentally, knowing very well I would no longer be the baby and I was devastated. Little did I know that the coming of my little sister would be the best gift my parents would ever give me. 

The first vivid memory of DeeDee was when she came home. They placed her on the couch so everyone could see. I couldn’t see. There were so many people over and I was so little. By the time I made it up close I wanted nothing more than all the attention this little bundle of joy was getting. I was sad. But as DeeDee started to reach different milestones I fell in love with her more and more. She was the baby that fit perfectly in my baby stroller, she had the softest little hands that fit perfectly in mine, she had the perfect toothless smile that cheered me up every time I had tears running down my cheeks (which was very often!), she was the little sister everyone dreams of and I was blessed to receive.

DeeDee is now an adult. She is studying child development and has worked in so many children ministries and centers, impacting children by simply being around them. Some call her the baby whisperer because there has never been a baby that she hasn’t been able to console and have them fall in love with her. She is passionate about children, ensuring that they are instructed and disciplined in a loving environment.

DeeDee your are so incredibly special to me, Z and Natey. If it wasn’t for my milk factory that Natey can smell a mile away, he’d probably would never even look back at me 😉 Thank you for being an AMAZING sister, always being there for us, being the super positive and calm voice in the delivery room and for the endless love you shower Natey with every day of the week.

Cho Cho 😉