Birthday Wishes all Around!

Happy Birthday to my Sister Tara.  She is the middle sister on my mom’s side.

 “ I'm one of the best and probably most confusing people you'll ever meet. I'm class but I'm sass, I'm quiet and I'm loud. I'm out-spoken yet I'm reserved. I'm honest. I'm real!” Ms. Tara.

Let me tell you she is REAL! She is working on getting her Masters. She has a huge heart.  She is not married but has a Dog!  She is taller than me! She loves and enjoys life.  She does not have children, but has 7-8 Nieces and nephews that love her to death! She loves to write. She is passionate about taking care of the Earth we live on.  She is Beautiful both on the inside and outside!  She loves to Travel! Continue to Be YOU and be Real! We love you just the way you are!  May the Lord continue to enrich your life as you touch and enrich our lives and those of many others!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Birthday Number 2

Happy Birthday to my Dad Cuco (nickname)!! Jose Aurelio Gonzalez, Gotay, De Leo.. .”WHATEVER”” LOL

What can I say about my dad?  He has a HUGE HEART, Loves to help others, way before he helps himself.  He loves to fish with the alligators watching and following him on his 6 foot “Yacht”.  He loves Life and no one can take that away from him.  His favorite phrase lately is “Whatever”…  He brings out the Best in people.  Though sometimes doing so, may piss a few people off, not because he does so on purpose, but because he is such a rarity in today’s world that those few don’t understand him.   To them “WHATEVER”.  The man is full of joy even if he is having a bad day, which you would never know he is having one.  My dad has touched many lives and continues to do so every day.  He has always told me to be myself and never change just because.  I see a lot of him and my other dad Simo, in me.  God has blessed me with not just one but two Dads in my life.   Happy Birthday POPS!  May God continue to Bless you as you bless others unconditionally!  You have made a huge impact on my life as a father and husband, and blessing others!  THANK YOU! Feliz día en tu vida, Padrecito que dios te bendiga, que reina la paz en tu Vida y que Cumples Muchas Más!!!

Romans 8:38-39

(The Message (MSG)

"There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture:

   They kill us in cold blood because they hate you.
   We're sitting ducks; they pick us off one by one.
None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us. I'm absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God's love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced

My baby is growing up!

My baby is growing up.

Today my daughter turns 15!. 

I can remember her being born, my mother in law there at our side. 

She was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. 

Now she is 15.

For Latin Americans this is a rite of passage -bestowed on girls at their 15th birthday and marks their transition to adult life.  Here In the states it is the sweet 16. 

Are there any countries out there that wait until their girls are 21 maybe 30?

My baby is growing up.

My baby will be driving soon. WOW! It seems like yesterday I was just learning how to drive under the “L” in NY, almost giving my aunt a heart attack!

My baby loves to dance, loves children, loves to sing, and most importantly Loves God! 

God has blessed Alissa and me tremendously with our baby!

She is 15 and soon 21 and then 30 and eventually we will let her date!

Happy Birthday Mamita! I love you very Much!

You are 15 Today! You are not a baby anymore.

But you you will always be my baby!

My baby is growing up!

Daddy

Ecclesiastes 12:1 -3 “Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, ‘Life is not pleasant anymore.’ Remember him before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is dim to your old eyes, and rain clouds continually darken your sky. Remember him before your legs—the guards of your house—start to tremble; and before your shoulders—the strong men—stoop. Remember him before your teeth—your few remaining servants—stop grinding; and before your eyes—the women looking through the windows—see dimly.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

1 Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”

Prayer Lulu

Lord I thank you for the Gift you have given my wife and I. The little bundle of Joy is growing up! I pray protection over her and everyone she comes in contact with! I pray for protection of her heart and mind.  Lord, you be her guide.  We know You have plans for her Lord, and pray she listens and follows those plans!

Prayer Victoria

I lift up Our Cousin Victoria, Lord i also pray protection over her and everyone she comes in contact with! she is an amazing young woman and continue to touch her and fill her up with you lord! May she continue to bless everyone who hears her sing and speak! That she keep her eyes on You. that she continues to hear your Voice as You guide her to Calling!!!

In Your Precious Name!!! AMEN AMEN AMEN

Tribute to Rhonda Smith!

‎"Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me."

....How can one be thankful in a time like this you ask?...Be thankful for all the time and memories that you "surely have" had, don't focus on what you "should have" had. I'm at peace knowing that she is in peace...Be encouraged family!!!

Frank Cory Russell

These were a few, from many, of Rhonda's favorite jamz or singers. 

Prayer

Heavenly Father we lift up those going through tough time with the loss of a relative or close friend.

I pray Clarity, Peace, Joy... Lord only you can give us the strength to move forward with life in these difficult times.  You are an awesome GOD! There is none like YOU! 

I thank you for who YOU are in our lives, and that we can go to YOU for anything!

I pray for healing for those not feeling good at the beginning of this week!

I also lift up  my family members our in Florida who's home caught fire.  Thank you for providing for them.. i also pray for the daughter who was in a car accident not too long after the fire. i thank you for you protecting her and being with her.  Lord the Blessing Must be huge for this family!!! I pray for them to be 7x7,

In Your PRECIOUS NAME!! AMEN AMEN AMEN

I leave you with a song lyrics of Trading My Sorrows:

Darrell Evans \ Trading My Sorrows

I'm trading my sorrow
I'm trading my shame
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord

I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord

Chorus:
And we say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
And his joy's gonna be my strength

Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning