Brave Heart Son

On this day Brian Lee Hood came into this world so many years ago. Being the first born most likely caused more to be expected from him. And he has not failed with his courage. Someone asked for the definition of a man one day and their definition was much different from what was expected. Sometimes a man is never seen until all that he has is taken away and what is left is the brave heart. To stand firm when the very foundations have been shaken takes great resolve. To know that when all is said and done Christ is all. To forgive and be set free. This is a Brave Heart Son.

As the Puritan Prayer expresses so greatly,

Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up, that to be low is to be high, that the broken heart is the healed heart, that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit, that the repenting soul is the victorious soul, that to have nothing is to possess all, that to bear the cross is to wear the crown, that to give is to receive, that the valley is the place of vision.

Happy Birthday Brave Heart Son