My Dear Firstborn,
You were always the Lord’s.
I rejoice
that His divine purposes
cannot be thwarted
that your preacher-father
lived to see this day
that your first daughter
sitting beside me
as you receive your
Master of Divinity
is the same age you were
sitting beside me
when your father
received his
seven,
representing
fullness
and completion
in an endless
spiral of blessing
that flows on
and on
and on.
You have always
been my joy,
baby boy.
With love
and gratitude
and awe
at the divine work
of the Master
always,
Mom
lit bits and pieces 
Thank you for sharing and letting us rejoice with you!
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This milestone was a long time coming, Tim; this was a boy who said he’d never be a pastor, get married, or have children….lots more story here. Thank you so much for your gracious words!
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I’m glad his story has brought him to this place, and I pray his ministry to his family, those around him, and his community is a blessing to many. I’m glad his mother was there alongside his preacher-father to see this.
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