Sunday, April 21, 2013

A Glorious Creation of the Lord - Charlotte's Springtime

"Aprils in Charlotte

- Created & Produced 

Personally,

Out of His Love,

By The 

Lord God of Israel 


Azalea bloomin' red!


Azalea bloomin' purple!


Some call it a weed. Dandelion!


Flowering crab tree in our back yard. 

(We have four trees.)


Bouquet of pansies in uptown Charlotte bed.


Purple & violet pansies. 

Ballantyne Parkway in Charlotte


Flowering crab tree in Martin backyard.


I forget the name. 

But they form a heart 

by our front steps.

And point towards Jerusalem!


Tulips!


Praying with open hands 

to receive

from the Lord.


Bearded Iris near front porch


Azaleas


Tulips again!


Flowering rose bush in backyard


Not sure what it is. Do you!

But it adds green!


Azalea bush by our garage corner.


Close up of azalea flower above.



The Lord God of Israel 

creates amazing flowers

out of His love for us. 

Give thanks!



Photos taken and shared by Steve Martin, entitled "Aprils in Charlotte" 2013


Ahava Love Letter (#49) - "Fill My Heart"


"Fill My Heart"


"So when He came ashore, 

He saw a huge crowd; 

and, filled with compassion for them,

He healed those of them who were sick.” 

(Matthew 14:14)

Complete Jewish Bible


Dear family of friends,

The red light on the clock radio shone a bright 3:00. As in “a.m.” As in “early in the morning.”

As He has been doing these last four weeks, since that week of Passover in March, which was the same week as Resurrection Sunday, Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit) woke me up. By now I was looking forward to it. Time with Him again  - in the quiet morning hours. No noise. No TV. No distractions from hearing and receiving instructions from Him. From His heart to mine.

I did the usual, just to further wake up - check the Blackberry for new messages. Yes, 12 e-mails, 31 Facebook postings. Even a Tweet appearance this morning from Wane.

After the birth of our 5th grandchild yesterday (April 20), the honorable Jack Andrew Blade, to our youngest daughter Christen and newly commissioned father Andrew, (making Jack the 4th grandson prince, with Dylan Joy still as the single Princess), there was a bit more clamor on my social media networks. I love connections!

When I finally sat down in my black, fake leather rocking chair, that has dutifully served as my place of prayer to meet with my loving Creator, I opened my Jewish New Testament Bible to the next chapter I was to read this day. It was Matthew 14.

When I got to verse 14, He touched my heart.

“ So when He came ashore, He saw a huge crowd; and, filled with compassion for them,
He healed those of them who were sick.” CJB” (Matthew 14:14)

As He sometimes does when He wants me to share something with others, my own heart started to beat a bit faster. I could sense the inspiration come into my spirit, as that “feeling” started to rise in my chest. (And I knew it wasn’t the cup of coffee.)

His words to me were to simply pray, “Fill my heart with those things that fill Yours.”

And so I did. And I repeated it again. And again. And again. (Even as I write this my spirit continues to flicker with His excitement building in me, and my vision increasing, for the nations, and love for His people.

He is also wanting to speak to you too. Maybe by having you pray this same enduring word. By speaking softly out His love for you and the crying nations. Speaking it purposefully out of your own heart.

“Fill my heart with those things that fill Yours.”

I know He will. By simply asking. And then see what happens! (I dare you!)

Ahava to my family of friends,

Steve Martin
Founder/President



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Ahava Love Letter #49   Date: In the year of our Lord 2031 (04/21/13 Sunday, 5:00 a.m. Charlotte, NC)




Prince Jack Andrew Blade (April 20, 2013)


My heart beats faster for my newest grandson!




Saturday, April 20, 2013

Newborn Jack Andrew Blade Meets His Grandmas!

Meeting His Grandmas - Jack Andrew Blade!

Live on YouTube


Jack Andrew Blade


Grandmas Mary Ann Blade & Laurie Martin

Father Andrew with newborn son Jack Andrew

You Tube:  

Newborn Jack Andrew Blade Meets His Grandmas!


Daughter Christen Martin Blade 
with Mary Ann Blade


On Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 7:00 am, Jack Blade, firstborn of Andrew and our youngest daughter Christen Blade, took his first breath of life.

His grandmothers, Mary Ann Blade and Laurie Martin, walk the hospital halls to see their new grandson.

For Mary Ann and Grandpa Michael, Jack is their first grandchild.

For Laurie and Steve Martin, he is our 5th grandchild (4 boys and one girl.)






Ben Martin, Steve Martin, Laurie Martin, Hannah Martin, 
Anna Blade, Payton & Jack being held.

In search of his newly born grandson...


Grandpa Michael Blade

YouTube: 

Can Grandpa Michael find his new grandson?



In search of his first grandchild (a boy), Grandpa Michael Blade walks the hallways of Carolina Medical Center in Pineville, NC. Anna Blade, his daughter, is there to explain what the nurse said as she came out the door of Andrew and Christen Blades' room. (Christen is our youngest daughter.)

(Video by Steve Martin, shot on location on the day of Jack Blade's birth day -Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 7 am.. A proper Shabbat event! jack is our 5th grandchild - four boys and one girl.)


Jack Blade - newest member of the Blade and Martin Families!

Jack Andrew Blade - Birth Day 

Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 7 am

Jack Andrew Blade - age 9 months, two hours

( In the heart of the Lord God for all eternity.)


We are very blessed to announce the arrival of our 5th grandchild (four boys and one girl) that occured in Pineville, NC on a bright, sunny, spring day. Jack Andrew Blade, born to our daughter Christen and Andrew Blade, weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces at birth.

For Michael and Mary Ann, this is their first grandchild!


 Grandparents Mary Ann & Michael Blade - 1st grandchild!


Grandparents with Anna, sister of the new father Andrew
(L-R) Anna Blade, Michael Blade, Mary Ann Blade,
Laurie Martin, Steve Martin

Grandma Laurie Martin


Carolinas Medical Center - Pineville, NC



Grandpas Michael & Steve




The grandparents texting out the good news!

Our youngest daughter Christen Blade, 
mother of Jack!

Uncle Ben Martin and Grandma Martin 
holding Jack

Grandma Mary Ann holding Jack


Grandpa Steve holding Jack!


Andrew Blade, father, seated in chair

Mom and daughter (Laurie and Christen)

Papa Andrew


Papa Andrew and firstborn Jack

(L-R front row) - Ben martin, Micahel Blade
(L-R 2nd row) - Mary Ann Blade, Laurie Martin, 
Hannah Martin, Christen Martin Blade (newly mother)

(L-R) Ben Martin, Steve Martin, Laurie Martin,
Hannah Martin, Payton Avellos, Anna Blade
Baby Jack Blade