I have a prayer request.

I was born in Memphis and lived there till I was almost three. My mom and dad worked and my second cousin babysat me. Caroline (Lina) took care of me and we instantly had a bond. She told me the other day that she'd take me outside only in my diaper, give me paper and paint, and let me make a mess then clean me up before my mom got back - my mom doesn't know that story. Caroline is an amazing artist and also did my first portrait and to this day it's one of my favorite paintings.

Since then we'd have family Christmas' together but in the past 5 to 6 years I really haven't gotten to see that part of my family. I should take much more advantage of living in Oxford and being 45 minutes away.

For New Years, my friends and I went to the Peabody. It was a great night until the end... at 3 a.m. Caroline and Greg came and picked me up and were so sweet to me after I had woken them up. The next day I got to show Lina all of my art I've been doing in college. I've really missed her.

A person who has always inspired me. Encouraged me. And was probably the first person to give me a paint brush. Please have her in your prayers. I love my Lina.