Hello to One and All,
Well I know that it has been a few days since I have written to you all. Many different facets of our lives are changing and it takes me a bit of time to adjust to each one. Imagine as you look at the beautiful Diamond on your finger and how many different facets you examined for flaws when you selected it. We too must examine each facet of our lives for flaws in our faith. II Corinthians 13:5. While many of you have written to me and told me of how it seems that my faith is so strong, and indeed it may appear to be that way, please know that any strength that may come to light, only comes from the Lord I serve. I had no idea that my children were as strong as they are and I just want you to know that they, my children, have given me strength as I have watched them March boldly into their new futures.
The other night Noah was having a tough time and found himself crying into his mothers pillow as I was downstairs preparing my lovely daughter Goldie her favorite Chocolate Fried Pie. Jacob was the first to notice Noah and came to me with the information. I immediately left Jacob at the helm of finishing the cooking process of the Fried Pies. (not exactly my brightest moment, so I thought but I was wrong). I ran to Noah and spoke with him for a few minutes and he stopped for a small amount of time. I called my sister Mary to see if she could console his broken Spirit but to her dismay, she was unable to bring complete comfort to Noah. She even talked to him about Shamoo and how much he wanted to go to Sea World in Florida but even that only brought a nominal smile. We will be trying to get Mary to come back up for a weekend as soon as she can, she seemed to be able to connect with him well. BTW! Please recall where i left off with the fried pies? Well, the house was a bit smoky, however, Jacob had been watching me make the pies so he made one and friend it for me. What a blessing, I know all of my kids are going to be great cooks one day. Ferrol and tried teaching them everyday to do so. Thanks Jake!
I came back upstairs and found him crawling under the covers, and as I tapped his head I asked, where is the turtle going? And he told me through his light whimper that he was just tired. I said “Noah”? Would you please get up and take a walk with me? He said, “a walk?” To wit I replied, Yes, I would like to go outside and walk and see what we find. Wow! What a God Moment in my life. I have begged God for wisdom to minister to each of my children precisely as they each had need and this was just what Noah needed. Yes it was cold outside and no I did not have shoes on and no I did not have a coat on nor did Noah, I am finding that spontaneity is best with he and I.
We walked out and saw the stars sparkle brighter than i have ever seen. The moon was nearly full and all Noah could do was begin to talk about Astrology and how Awesome God is. This opened the door for me to say to Noah; You know Noah? We serve a God that looked in to the future some years ago and must have thought what an Awesome young man you would become if he could somehow manage to allow me to greet your mother and eventually become friends. Not just friends like I am friends with Adam and Donna, or Lisa and DeWayne or others, but I have been so blessed to have know Ferrol for over 21 years. She was truly my best friend in all of my life. He looked up at me and thought for a moment, “Yes sir, you are blessed and I am too. She was a great mommy he says. Yeah! She was and will still be living through us. What an Kid! God blessed me with some of the most challenging children that a family could ask for, but He also blessed me with 4 Nuggets of Gold that have been set on a path of righteousness from a young age and I believe that their mothers legacy will live on forever in and through each of them.
Noah came inside with me and went straight to bed and off to sleep. Now, I must say, he got up on Tuesday and simply could not talk. It seemed as though he had something on his mind and in fact he did, he wanted to know if he could stay home with Goldie and I and travel to Southaven, MS. I said he sure could and off we went to spend the day. Noah went to be with is best friends Jonathon, Joshua and their little sister Jordan. He had a great time away and seemed to be what he needed to help him forget bout his grief for a moment of time.
Long story to be short, Goldie and I had a great time shopping for her some dress clothes for work and church. I had not shopped with my daughter in quite a while, but having been raised with 4 sisters, believe you me, I was all about some “Retail Therapy”. Goldie is so beautiful and I wanted so badly for her to find something special to help her feel good and finally she did find something that worked out just great. I am so proud of my daughter, she is so strong. Her mother taught her well and she has picked up enough Ferrol and enough TJ to round her life out and has become a great asset to each of her brothers and myself. Please continue to keep her specifically in prayer. God bless,
TJ
I will try to update soon.
