Sunday, July 31, 2011

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Yep, yesterday was the day that I turned 56. I am not much into birthdays but for the past 15 years or so I have spent mine alone as Luana and the kids have all been at Camp Ozark during that time and then even more lately with new grandkids. So this year was truly different as there was someone here to celebrate with me. It was really a fun day and then to cap it off we met my kids at Hillsboro for dinner tonight. Though it was my birthday, I felt the Lord wanted me to have a word for each of the kids (young adults). I thought I would go ahead and share those words on the blog. BTW I do not feel any older.



Christy - Discernment, especially in relational issues.
Light - many implications but certainly a light to help those she is involved with to see more clearly
Jordan - Learning, a real thirst for knowledge
Ice - as a councellor to cool the tensions between people and couples
Amy - Compassion, but with action
Vehicle - you will not be in the spotlight but will be used to help others do kingdom work
Blake - Wisdom, in so many areas and one who people go to for answers
Fire - which can be used for good or bad, and Satan will try to turn you but stay in the arms of Jesus and you will do great good
Jason - Observant, such an amazing gift
Encourager/sender - one who will not go but who will help to send people off
Alex - Justice, a desire to see the wrongs rightened
Child rearer - not just in the natural but one who will help kids in lots of hurting situations
Mary Beth - Passion, for so much of life
Word - not sure exactly what that refers to but possibly that the passion needs to be balanced with the Word"

2 comments:

ellen said...

Artie- Integrity- You have walked the talk for as long as I have known you.(and that's a long time!)
Teacher- You love to teach God's word & how to apply His priciples.
Intentional- you pursue relationships with your family and friends and we are the benefactors!

56 is good! You are indeed blessed!

Anonymous said...

thanks dad for the super encouraging words of encouragement and faith for us!
we are so thankful to be your inheritance :)
hope 56 is great!