for david

It is nice and quiet here this morning as your dad has left for his trip to north carolina.

Every morning I set the day's date in my mind. Today is january 23rd, David's birthday.

Happy Birthday to you....

It is a true fact that we never get to celebrate together anymore, but that's okay. You are right where you need to be...........in God's will.

Earlier I reflected on the day we chose your name. You were expected to arrive in about three weeks and we struck out for Atlanta for what reason I don't remember, but we were young and impulsive, and who cares if you had decided to come early. That fact didn't bother us a bit.

The battle for your given name was between Jonathon and David...............the middle name was to be William after your dad. As you know, we chose David and forever it shall be.

Some words from God in I Samuel about His servant David:

"Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance."

"The Spirit of the Lord came mightily on David from that day forward."

"and David was prospering in all His ways for the Lord was with him."

"and David became greater and greater for the Lord God of hosts was with him."

"and the Lord helped David wherever he went."

and a few word from David to God:

"for Thou knowest Thy servant, O Lord God."

"Who am I, O Lord God that Thou hast brought me this far?"

And lastly from God to Paul to Timothy to you:

"Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction."

Looking forward to seeing all of you in February......We'll celebrate then. Love, mom