Inspirational Profile: Stephanie Semiday

I think I can rightly argue that sisterhood is one of the best gifts given to us in this life...

When it's centered on Christ and drenched in love it's one of the most up-building relationships we can have. 

A true sister is a permanent best friend.
A permanent support.
No matter where life takes you. No matter what oceans, life-experiences, hopes, heartbreaks and joys wedge themselves between; the drawing force of a true sisterhood remains. 

At least, I'm blessed to say that is my experience.

This is my sister, Stephanie:

 

Gorgeous, am I right?

She's one of my two absolutely lovely and adoring sisters.

She has probably the most joyous and carefree spirit of anyone I know...

She is a prayer warrior; a fighter. But she doesn't fight with a tough aggression--she fights with joy and lightness. She battles with the polar-opposite weapon of her enemy. She fights with Christ-identity and freedom. 

I am proud to call this woman my best friend.

Although that was not always the case for our relationship, I am so thankful God healed and redeemed our sisterhood because she has been such a gift to me.

He knew I'd need her to do life with. 

Jesus knew having her in Virginia the past three years was going to be essential for my heart and spirit.

Jesus knew I would need her smiling face to turn my frown upside-down.
He knew I'd need someone to cry, laugh, occasionally argue with, apologize to and often rejoice with.
He knew that I'd need piece of home with me as I learned, related and grew 3,000 miles away from familiarity.
He knew I'd need a caring voice to tell me "Hanna, you can do this. You can tackle these questions, you can write that daunting paper, you can heal through these hurts."

He knew I'd need someone to help point me back to Him when He was the last place I was looking to.

Stephanie, you are one of the most dearest people to my heart. 
I'm in tears as I write this because I miss your lovely heart so much.

I am so thankful to call you my best friend and sister.

Your joyous strength inspires me to push through when the last thing I want to do is dance upon disappointment. 

You have taught me to love when it doesn't make sense, and to hope even when I can't see more than two steps ahead of me.

I miss you, dear, dear sister.
Thank you for always inspiring me through your deep love for Jesus, your husband, daughter, family, friends and for myself. 

You truly are one of my biggest gifts and inspirations. I am eternally grateful for you in my life.

I love you.

Much love from your little sis,
Hannie Bananie