A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-30-07....Akiane

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The Mayor posted this link below for us on this past Friday's thread. It is so very special, I thought, if anyone missed his post, they could enjoy seeing this today.

Video Clip ~ Akiane

Akiane was born on July 9, 1994, in Mount Morris, Illinois, to the atheistic stay-at-home Lithuanian homemaker mother. Akiane is an artistic child prodigy, artist and poet. She started drawing at age4 and painting at age 6. Akiane says her inspiration comes from above.

I want my art to draw people's attention to God, I want my poetry to keep people's attention to God.- Akiane



When young Akiane's special gift was discovered, not much time passed before the humble 10-year-old was featured on Oprah, CNN, and other national media programs. Akiane began working in pastels when she was 5, and completed her first painting at 7.

"I wake up after I have had many dreams. I wake up and I pray, and then I see visions and I explain all those to my mom, and I say, 'This is what I want to paint.' And my mom says, 'I'll give you a canvass so you can paint it.'"From her dreams Akiane began to compose what she calls the "Jesus" paintings, which took her more than 75 hours to complete. She has so far painted two oils of Jesus. She calls the first one "The Prince of Peace," and the second is titled "Forgive Them, Father."

When asked how she knows that it's God who is speaking to her, she replies, "Because I can hear His voice. His voice is quiet and beautiful." Although she was 3 at the time, she'll always remember God's first message to her. "He said, 'You have to do this, and I'll help you.' He said, 'Now you can help people.' I said, 'Yes, I will.' But I said it in different words in my mind. I speak through my mind to Him."

Here are a few links for more information and to view Akiane's work.

This link takes you to the website which has Akiane's art work and when viewing the pictures in the gallery, you can read her poems.
Akiane.com

Akiane interview ~ Youtube

Akiane ~ Source Christian Today

Youtube ~ Art by Akiane - Music by Steven Cravis

1-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 1-29-07 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

It is amazing that she is that young and can Paint with such passion.Her love for Jesus really shines through in her pictures.
Pretty _Kitty even said that's awesome and wow when she found out how old the girl is.

[luvie]

Hey you.........WAKE UP!!!

[luvie]

A talent like that could only come from God.

Hi, Pretty_Kitty! Did you have a great birthday? ((hugs))

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Luv :)
How are you today?

Thanks. I may have to buy a print of her artwork. Incredible:)

The 20 minute rule turned out to be about 40 minutes. LOL :)

[luvie]

Good morning, Rus! Hope you are staying warm as you go about your work this fine day. How much snow on the ground up there?

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word. We only truly live if we are His!

[GodBlessUSA]

ROTFLOL!!!

[luvie]

A print of her work would be a lovely addition to your walls...your pretty new walls! LOL!

I kind of like that 20-minute rule! It just gets longer every time! :D

[GodBlessUSA]

It's great to see our kid's reactions to Akiane and her work. I enjoyed showing my kids too. :)

[luvie]

Hee-hee!

I thought you had maybe dozed off!

[jaycee]

Thanks, GeeBee.....

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning jaycee :)
How are you today? I woke up and it was 19 degrees today.

[DollyCali]

Whoopie....an all together formatted prayer list!

LOL

I tried to redo mine a few weeks ago & ended up with a really big mess..

so back to the old, at least for now

Cali still hanging in & even ate a little this am (very little)

Cold is finally giving me the wonderful yellow (infection) discharge & seems to be going to my lungs.. Funny I think I have only had that happen once or twice in my life.. But the burning sensation in the lungs makes me think that is the case.

Heavy snow coming down..but meeting friend John for dog walk..My dogs need a good workout. They have had MINOR ones the past few days..(about an hour each day).. with his dogs they REALLY get a workout! Much more heavy running, competition for sticks, territorial dog "stuff"

Now, also I did send this out in email & many of you might have received it, but thought it was fascinating enough to post here..

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Look at the first picture below and you can see where this guy broke through the guard
rail and left the road, traveling from right to left. He flipped across the end of the culvert
and landed on the left side of it.

Look at the second picture and see how lucky he was.

[luvie]

Yep! Just like that!

[GodBlessUSA]

WOAH! He sure had a Guardian Angel.

I just finally fixed my email. :)

Please try to get to Dr., Dolly. I know it's hectic but you more than likely need antibiotics. I know you don't want to leave the house today though. Hug

[GodBlessUSA]

I kept messing the prayer list names whenever I would change just one thing. LOL Finally have it ;)

[GodBlessUSA]

I wish I could take a nap but I'm setting up to paint....again. ;)

[jaycee]

I think it was around 19 here too. Better than yesterday's 10. We are in for some rainy snowy weather Thurs. or Friday. This too shall pass........Got a lot of errands to do today but I will see ya'll later!

[GodBlessUSA]

We may get snow too. I kind of hope so. As long as it doesn't stick around too long. See you later. Have a great day!

[luvie]

Whoo-boy! You have your work cut out for you.

What are you painting now?