tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515928083701175176.post5431764291782739432..comments2014-03-01T09:37:58.264-08:00Comments on Journey of a Son: W.R.A.P. #5 - Encouragement: Setting Hearts on FireUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515928083701175176.post-79842453852720205752013-03-09T11:48:38.150-08:002013-03-09T11:48:38.150-08:00Rene, that is so great to hear how one person'...Rene, that is so great to hear how one person's encouragement in your life became a pattern for you to follow. It's so beautiful to hear how you are moving forward, how your wife has felt empowered by you to move forward, & how your daughter is awakening a deeper sense of fatherhood in you. All are results of encouragement. Can't wait to hear how you & your daughter continue to grow through your encouraging words & actions. Thanks so much for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171996118819082465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515928083701175176.post-67512370308332097622013-03-07T09:26:42.445-08:002013-03-07T09:26:42.445-08:00Russ, was that "encourager" in my life. ...Russ, was that "encourager" in my life. In fact, it was Russ the one who taught me how to pray, worship, and seek God's prefect plan for my life above all things. As a result, I found out what "exactly" it was that God wanted me to be and do. Now, I am attending College after 20 years and doing really good. I am ought to become what He said I could become and it was all the result of Russ taking the time to build me up spiritually to be able to translate that physically. <br /><br />My wife was the next one in line so I encouraged her, built her up and inspired her more with my actions. She went back to get her GED and is now attending College. She wanted to become a Therapist as I, but I encouraged her to be better and so she is in the wonderful predicament to become either a Medical Doctor or Nurse Practitioner. Most importantly, she believes she can do it! As Do I. <br /><br />Today, I encouraged my eldest daughter, Marsalia. Marsalia is 12 going on 13, but sometimes thinks she's 20 :)<br />She's been struggling with some personal girl issues lately. We prayed and read a scripture together and then I hugged her tight. Then I began to share with her of all the times Daddy went through some pretty hard times as a kid and wished there had been a way out, but there wasn't. We talked about ways to communicate, spending time with God, and loving one another. Her response surprised me. She wanted more time with me. To visit her at school and to allow her to stay with me while I spend time with God alone. can't wait to see what results that brings! Rene M Bermudezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09447222565298745421noreply@blogger.com