Thursday: Matthew is TWENTY today. I messaged him about two weeks ago, asking for gift ideas. He said he would think about it and let me know. But ... how is Matt to let me know what to get him for his birthday when he is very gainfully employed, working more than full-time, earning a decent wage ... I mean, truly--I may as well just gift him the $75 that is in the birthday budget for each grandchild and let him pick out something himself. Which is what I ended up doing. After all, it's not like Matt is a little kid anymore. Plus, he will be getting other gifts from his siblings and parents. It's not like this is the only gift he will receive.
It's just that I really LIKE birthdays to be uniquely special to each person. I like to think that perhaps I brought them a smile or two that otherwise might not have been! I am their grandma!
It's okay. I get over it very easily, really. I would rather give the $75 and have them use it beneficially than purchase a goofy gift that they would never use. Enough said.
Here is the card I made for Matt:
Matt was my first blue-eyed grand baby ... and I mean BLUE! He always had a quiet spirit about him. He and Christopher are very different in their personalities, almost as much as Jesse, Shane, and Dylan were so unique in their personalities.
What I enjoy most about Matt is that he usually says exactly what he is thinking--but he usually says it in a quiet way. I appreciate his honesty, and I pray that he continues to be that transparent. How else are people supposed to know each other? I love his sincerity so much. I know he is not lying to me when he speaks what is on his heart. That's a very good and endearing quality. Plus, he is a hard worker! He has held a job now for more than a year (?) over at a Chevrolet dealer, working in Auto repair. Matt is good with mechanical stuff, like his dad! I am super proud of you, Matthew.
I can't leave this post, though, without stating one more time: I pray that one day, Matt, you will truly trust Jesus as your Savior and your King. There is a longing the Lord puts into our hearts that only having a relationship with Him can satisfy. We often search for something meaningful to dedicate our lives to--but the only way to have true peace and joy is to have your sins and past forgiven--to be washed clean and given new life. The only One who can do that for us, completely without any merit of our own, is Jesus Christ. I don't know where you are in your faith journey, so I am not judging--please believe me. So ... please open that Bible that is inscribed with your name on the cover, and read and study it.
"Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near." Isaiah 55.6
PS I thought I was not going to be able to see Matt today what with being involved in my sister's move and Matt's work schedule, etc. BUT ... this evening, Jesse came by with Matt to get Terry's car; so I got to give him a birthday hug. I was so happy to see him!!
PPS Terry giving the Acura to Jesse was an answer to prayer actually. Jesse has had a leaky roof for ... a LONG time ... and he has a very complicated roof to repair. He has been waiting to have it fixed due to finances and other reasons. But now--once he does some "minor" repairs on the Acura, he should be able to sell it and with that revenue be able to get his roof fixed. THANK YOU, LORD for Terry's kindness and generosity.
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