Word of the Day-12/1/2009

The Word for today is :

Admiration
1. high regard: warm approval or appreciation of somebody or something
was filled with admiration for her courage
2. object of high regard: somebody or something regarded with approval, appreciation, or respect

I have admiration for several people that have crossed my path in life.

I would like to share of few with you and why.

First, my choir director (Di), who against all odds

has kicked addiction and is seeking to be addicted to our

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Di, serves in many different roles

in our church, she is a mother, a daughter, a sister, an Auntie Di, a

grandmother, a friend. The role that she blesses me in

is as a Big Sister, a mother figure who encourages me

to see myself as I am.

The second person I admire is my husband Aaron.

I admire Aaron because against all odds

he kicked his addiction, he has always been employed and loyal.

I have learned many things from Aaron and one being is for me

to be consistent. Aaron used to smoke when I first met him,

but for my health and his he stopped immediately., The

courage he had to quit cold turkey I will never understand.

The last person that I will share with you this day is,

I admire my friend Renetta, who has finally seen a

different side of herself, one that is able to share

her vulnerability. Renetta and her family

structure has always been one of strength. When I

look at her I see a strong tower, a strong fortress.

When I spoke with her on Sunday she taught me something new,

I saw tears in her eyes. I saw her praising the Lord,

and she was encouraging me in the midst of it all

to praise at all times.

I have been fortunate to have these three people in my

life and so many more that have helped to shape

who I am.

The final person I will share with you is my admiration

for Jesus and what God did through his presence.

What courage, what great sacrifice so that I

could have the opportunity for Salvation.

I have high regard, admiration, respect,

esteem, for the Lord Most High.

Our God Is an Awesome God!