I'm ridiculously blessed, y'all! I have these three brothers who I like to call the Tool Box. They mean the world to me. Back at camp these three were boys or maybe even young men but now I look at them and I see Men of God. I've seen where they've been and where they're going. I'm so proud to be able to call them my brothers and my friends.
They've protected me from scary situations, creepers and myself at times. They fight for me like brothers do. We even fight like brothers and sisters. They pick on me like brothers do. They comfort me with words of wisdom and strong arms around me as I cry. They call me out and up to be the woman of God they know I can be. I do the same for them by calling them out and up into the men of God I know they are and will be.
Let me introduce the Tool Box to you….
Screwdriver – David Gardner – The Screwdriver, you can't have a tool box without a screwdriver, can you? Well that's kind of how I see David. You can't have Shekinah or even the world race without him. He's not just my leader but my best friend. Like a Screwdriver he tightens or loosens (if needed) the people around him. Pushing and helping us grow into the people he knows we can be. Also, like a screwdriver he brings people together, sometimes repairing things or relationships. I've seen him grow not just in his leadership but in the man of God he's been called to be. I'm so proud of him and where he's come these past 9 months. I've been living with David the longest now, let's just say I've seen a lot. He's been there for me through my worst times and I've been there for his worst times. He's my best friend, he's my brother. He can't be replaced and he'll never get rid of me. 😉
Hack Saw – Jake Schmitt – The Hack Saw fits him well, doesn't it? It's really handy and an all purpose tool, just like Jake. He's there to make you laugh, to hold you when you cry, to call you out or up when needed, to protect you and to be your brother. I'm so excited to have him back on my team again! I think Jake is one of the people on this squad who's grown the most! I'm so proud of this man! He's become quite the man of God and I know he has more growing to do (as we all do) and I'm so excited to see what else God is going to do in his life. We spent the first three months together and we are blessed to get the last three together. He's my little big brother and no matter what he does he can't get rid of me 🙂
Level – Mickey Wingrove – The level is perfect for him! He's level headed about everything! He straightens me out, just like a level does a wall. He gets robbed, angry yes, but completely level headed and calm. You can go to him for advice about anything. If you're upset he'll calm you down. He thinks straight. He's changed so much over these past 9 months but especially these past 4 months. He's grown more into the man of God I know he can and will be. He's my big brother and I'm so proud of him. He's the first big brother I've ever had and he can't be replaced.
I'm so proud of these three men, my brothers and so is our Heavenly Father. "Rise up sons" says Daddy. "Rise up brothers" I say. We know who you are and who you can be. Walk in confidence and strength. Don't be afraid of what you can do.
I believe in you all!
