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]

Pretty_Kitty is off to school and I'll show her your post when she gets home.:)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

It sure is great to see our kids reaction to something that special.:)

[luvie]

Good. Did y'all have fun on her birthday?

What did you do?

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Holy cow.
That guy had an angel by his side.
Divine intervention.

[GodBlessUSA]

I'm painting the rest of dining room/area. If I ever get off computer ;). I hope to finish that today and then it's to the bedrooms. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

It does make it even more special :) Booboo was in aw, her face was beautiful to watch as she watched the video.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

We had fun on her birthday.
We were to go out for a girls afternoon out,but we had to cut that short,because her friend had a prior obligation until 6 PM.
Her friend came to our house and we ordered pizza and some movies.
She had a sleep over and it went well.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I still have to watch the video and I will do so this afternoon when Pretty_Kitty comes home.

[luvie]

Whew!!! You have your work cut out.

I guess your hair is a new color some of the time, if you're as messy with paint as I am! LOL!

[luvie]

Sounds like the perfect birthday for a girl her age!

Pizza and a sleep-over...perfect! LOL!

I HOPE you had cake! :D

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL I couldn't understand why the brush would not go through one spot till I realized that spot was a beige LOL

[GodBlessUSA]

Tell Pretty_Kitty I said hello :) I know she'll love it :)

[GodBlessUSA]

See you two later right. :) I'm going to really go paint now.

[luvie]

LOL! Somehow I knew that was probably the case!

[Texagirl4W]

This guy has some major praying to do.

[luvie]

Yeah, right. I know you'll peek back in here! LOL!

You betcha you'll see us later! (((hugs)))

[Kitty Mittens]

Beautiful Thread of this Incredible and Blessed Child. Thank you, Dear (((((GeeBee)))))!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Afternoon (((Kitty Mittens)))

That is a beautiful rose. Thank You :)

[La Enchiladita]

Thank you so much, GeeBee, for this beautiful subject of your thread today. Akiane is truly extraordinary and inspired, and I think a kindred spirit for many of us here.

[La Enchiladita]

Where are all the Sistahs lately....?

*Looking...looking....*

:-)