Well it’s time to write about the fifth grandchild
to enter my extended family. This one
born to the daughter I never had and to a son anyone would be proud to call
their own.
You might not know this but the number five is huge
in the bible. The number 5 symbolizes
God's grace, goodness and favor toward humans and is mentioned 318 times in
Scripture. Five is the number of grace, and multiplied by itself, which is 25,
is 'grace upon grace' (John 1:16). The Ten Commandments contains two sets of 5
commandments. The first five commandments are related to our treatment and
relationship with God, and the last five concern our relationship with others
humans. So right away we already know
this little boy is destined for greatness.
Let’s take a look at this young man’s name for a
minute.
Keller - Means Cellar Master. You know I love this young man already!!!
Thomas - We
all know Thomas was one of the twelve apostles.
And it also means Twin.
Miles - Solider or merciful Not to mention Miles
Davis!!!!!
Berryhill - Means he comes from the finest stock
ever.
Now
let’s put The Blessed Man spin on the name
Keller - Keeper
of the peace, bringer of love and joy.
Thomas - Taker of the heart. He will win the hearts
of all of us before it’s over for sure especially DeDe and Poppy
Miles - Man of many talents This young man will be
exactly like his Mother and Father and be able to do anything he sets his mind
to, he will be the one we all look at and say wow what a wonderful young man so
motivated, so alive, so together, what did his parents do to give him such a
great foundation.
Berryhill - Best
father ever! His family ties will take
this young man to heights we all aspire to he will be full of confidence, joy,
love, kindness, caring and compassion for us all.
As I sit here thinking about this young man and the
journey that lies ahead all I can do is smile.
In these times most people would be unsettled to say the least. Young Keller has a few tricks up his sleeve
that most do not have access to.
Starting with his Mother, a strong willed young
woman raised by an even stronger willed woman.
I used to love to watch the interaction between her and my adopted
sister. It was like watching someone
talk to themselves in a mirror. All of
the drama and opinions came from the same place. It was so cool to watch her mother turn
around and I’d say she is just like you.
It was hilarious she would snap back “she is nothing like me!!!” I would, and still do just laugh out
loud!!
His Father a young man who has graced these pages
many times, loving, caring, kind, giving, all of the great adjectives you want
apply. He is a man of great conviction,
and love of God which is the foundation of all great homes. But Dad has a fun side a mile wide. This young man will more than likely know
what it is like to ride a bull, jump out a perfectly fine airplane, climb a
mountain, doing it all alongside a loving Dad watching over him like a bear
over cubs.
Then you add the extended family and it all comes
full circle. I only wish all of the
people, well maybe both of the people, who read these posts could get to know
this family. It seems in every post I
always talk about the specialness of this family group. Lead by my brother and sister from another
mother. I Love these people so
much. And now I have another one to love
and I am so proud!
You often wonder where and what you will be doing in
the coming times. I feel like I know
what I will be doing. Sharing my life
with the most wonderful family I know.
So, welcome Keller Thomas Miles Berryhill to this
wild ride called life. And if there is
any opportunity for you to visit an adopted family member, (the old blessed man),
you are always welcome in my house. And
all of the bad stuff you’re mean ole mama want let you have, is on the house
with me!!!
Love you son and welcome to the family!
Peace,
The Blessed Man
