Happy Birthday, Erin! I’ve heard the expression of a “mini me” and you fit…

Happy Birthday, Erin! I’ve heard the expression of a “mini me” and you fit…

Bates Family General

Happy Birthday, Erin! I’ve heard the expression of a “mini me” and you fit the bill when it comes to personalities! We think alike! I could plan a fun day for you, and you could plan mine, and I think the outcome would still be the same as if we’d made the choices ourselves. Our responses are identical; our perspectives are the same; we like all the same things! You make me laugh and smile no matter how discouraged or upset I may be. It’s no wonder whenever there used to be trouble brewing, all the kids would send you to do the explaining, cause I could never be mad; your “Ann of Green Gable” apologies always made me laugh! You still know how to brighten every day! Spending just a few minutes on the phone with you or hanging out always leaves me just a little bit happier! You inspire me as a Christian too! Your faithfulness in your Bible study, prayer, nursing home ministry, church, and your convictions has changed many people’s lives- especially in your own family! Thank you for being such a wonderful role model! I love you so much, but even more, I respect you as one of the best Christians I’ve ever met! #ErinPaine #ChadPaine #BirthdayGirl