I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.
This is a special day.
13 years ago our youngest child and only son was born. Ryan Michael Harrison continues to be a
blessing and a gift from God.
Honestly after having two daughters we weren’t sure we
were going to have a son, but God knew what we desired and gave us Ryan. He made our family a lot like the family I
grew up in. I mean I am the youngest,
and my two brothers are a good bit older than me.
I have said for years that the youngest child is the most
special one. Maybe I have stretched that
one because of the order in which I was born, but this son of mine makes our
lives richer and bigger.
Wishing Ryan a happy birthday is something I ask you to
help with. If you know him, seek Ryan
out today and this weekend. Maybe bring
him a card to church or do something that reminds him that he really is
special. Thanks ahead of time for your
help.
You see, our family makes much of our children’s 13th
year of life. Maybe it is a right of
passage or a special mark they reach. It
is a spiritual time as well as one that we are often reminded of that sets him
up to know his God-given purpose and to live with what we hold on to as
success.
We have prayed that our children would love God. We pray that they will search for God and do
all they can to hold tight and share their faith, and this year in Ryan’s life
is a little different from his sisters.
When they turned 13, we were all in the house. It will be different for Ryan. His oldest sister, Rebecca, has been living
most of the time the last year at Ferrum College about 30 miles from our
home. Now, it is time for Ruth, our
middle child, to head off the College of William and Mary that is about 4 hours
from our home. Ryan will be somewhat of
an only child. Not sure I am ready for
this.
But what I am ready for is to make much of Ryan’s 13th
year of life. We will read some books and
articles together. We will learn and
stretch our faith together. Ryan will
plan a special trip just for him and one of his parents because we are going to
celebrate this son of mine.
Will you pray for Ryan with us? We don’t believe that this year is different
from others, and we believe it is time to help him take a few more steps
forward to enjoy life, live with gusto and to embrace what God has made him
for.
I am proud of our birthday boy. Ryan is an incredible gift from God that we
celebrate today!
My son, observe the commandment of your
father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother;
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