Happy Birthday Son!

It is Friday, October 5, 2012, and today we are thanking God for our first born, our Chris, on this, his birthday. Forty seven years ago today a very young couple welcomed the birth of a son that changed our lives forever. While it has not always been an easy road that we have traveled, we can rejoice in how that God has worked in Chris' life to bring him to where he is today. He's a good husband and provider to his family. He's a teacher of God's Holy Word. He's a recognized and accomplished employee in his chosen field. He's a dad, and he is also a Paw Paw. He has taken to the Paw Paw role without the need for training wheels. That, I can testify, does run in the family. I'm also glad to report that he cares for his parents. He's not perfect and God is still working in his life but we are so very thankful for the man of God that he has become. We look forward to joining with Chris and his family to celebrate his special day. Happy birthday son. Love, mom and dad.

I'll not clutter up today's special recognition with any other stuff that typically bubbles up and then overflows from this old noggin of mine. I could. Don't dare me. It has been a beautiful week in the neighborhood with at least a couple of days that showed up with some mid to low 50's in the morning, plenty of hot, black, strong Community, my work here, family, our inner city ministry, our local fellowship services, and my daily visits with each of you. That's what I call a full and rewarding week. Thanks so much for tuning in. Now we move on to our Saturday and Lord's Day Sunday. (And, maybe some football and NASCAR thrown in for good measure.) May God bless us all as we continue to encourage one another in the journey He has given for us to travel. Amen.       .....More later.