Happy Birthday Andy!
Happy birthday sweetheart!!! I love you so much and this post is all about you. I love this picture because it sums up what you are all about. You love people, it does not matter what race, creed, color, economical status, or age. Your heart breaks to see people turn to Jesus and possess the hope He can give. Many times I haven't gotten "it".I am remembering how you loved those children in Nairobi, how you just wanted to walk around all day and play w/ them, and feed them candy! All day, ya'll I couldn't get him away. How you led that young man in the barber shop to Jesus. A barber shop in the middle of the slums, were many people would not dare go into, especially a "mizungo" Kswahili for whitey. HA!
I remember how you drove 80 miles out in the middle of the night to go get a friend who called from a crack-house because she was ready to give it up. Today she is a sister in christ, baptized and married to her then live in boyfriend. She is now reaching out and has her eyes on the prize.
The young teenager who was on his way to kill his ex-best friend because of some ridiculus mis-understanding. That day he came up to you for no particular reason, except that our house was on his way to this other teen's house. You were outside getting ready for a soccer game. We were busy like we always are but you stopped and listened to him. You decided that day he needed to hear about the love of Christ, there was something about him that day. Then he told you about his plans to kill but how he did indeed need Jesus! We were dumbstruck, bewildered! God is awesome.
The woman who had a runaway daughter and was on the brink of suicide. You came along her and her husbands side and were a testimony of the love of Christ. You were there to comfort and encourage. I can go on and on... Andy you love people because you love God! The loveliest part is that our kids have seen this in you and they have also bought into it.
Thank you for allowing God to use you. I know our future is uncertain, but were ever God leads you, I will follow. Happy birthday.
posted by runner4christ at 7:22 AM
5 Comments:
Is that OUR son you are describing? Well....of course it is....just like his mom!!! Seriously, that does describe him well...so, for all you mothers who have active children, there is hope! I'm sure he accounts for most of these grey hairs we have! Just kidding....Andy, we do love you and hope your birthday is special! Love ya!
Hey Andy happy birthday. It is so awesome to hear Amy describe you and to hear the love she has for you. It is also wonderful to hear all the stories of how you have ministered to many people. I loved the picture and can not wait to see what else God has in store for you. Praying for you and your family.
Hope you had a Happy Birthday Andy!
The Castles
Feliz Cumpleaños Amigo!
Have a great birthday and week!
What an awesome entry to read.
Love you,
Tus amigos
John & Sofia
Hi Ragsdales,
Just now got in to your blog space and enjoyed so very much your latest update. We are praying for you as God leads you thru this preparation stage of your lives. Your devotion for the cause of Jesus is spiritually stimulating to all of us who know you.
We love you all. And, Happy Belated Birthday Andy!!
Gossers from FFG
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