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!

[MEG33]

We need to get on a plane to Sussex, England the right time of year..;)

[Billie]

GeeBee! You continue to amaze me with your threads. This is sooooooooooo pretty! What a beautiful little girl, and her work is mind-boggling!

Thank you for the beauty and the originality you bring with your posts. I always look forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays, just to see the "new" openings!

[luvie]

What an adorable picture that makes of your Cali with her arms around your neck in a hug!

[Billie]

Saw your new baby, Luvbo! A beautiful little one, and I think I remember "Piper" is her name? I love that!

[MEG33]

Amen!

[Billie]

Hi, Dolly, I was hoping you had begun to feel better by now - hate to hear it's still lingering. :(

Cali is still hanging in there? She must have a very strong heart, and will. Bless her little heart.

Your pictures of that wreck are almost unbelievable. Someone up above was watching over that guy!

[Billie]

Where are all the Sistahs lately....? *Looking...looking....*

Here! (Waves frantically at Dita) :)

[DollyCali]

I have a friend named JOhn (his pix & Sasha are in nmy profile page) whose cat is now 21.

[DollyCali]

actually it is just starting to go full bloom Billie. I have been surpressing it for months.. now have the full symptoms..

Thanks

[Billie]

That picture is just unreal! (I read further down where you said it was a photograph, not a painting)

I want to be there! Am so tired, as I know everyone is, of this dreadfully cold weather. Please, Mr. Sun, come out and smile at us.

[Billie]

actually it is just starting to go full bloom Billie. I have been surpressing it for months.. now have the full symptoms..

Dolly, are you getting pnuemonia? I saw where someone urged you to see a doctor - you need some antibiotics or something stronger to help you shake this. I understand you prefer to cure yourself with herbs and natural remedies. :(

[MEG33]

We had some sun today..not that it will last but this sun was not predicted..I am such a sun person! I thanked God for it..I get gloomy without it! Hurry Spring! Brrrr

[luvie]

Thank you Billie. Doesn't she just look like Piper?

Good to see you. I have missed you lately!

[DollyCali]

I have a stash of antibiotics & started on them this afternoon

[MEG33]

Amazing!

I must second Billie's suggestion..

[MEG33]

Jesus came to bring us life—
Abundant living, full and free;
Trusting Him to save and keep us
Gives us joy the world can see. —Sper

To know God puts a song in your heart and a smile on your face."

Wonderful lesson! Thank you, Mayor.

[jaycee]

Absolutely breathtaking....I went to the site, what a lovely child and angelic voice! It has to be talent from God as she said.

[GodBlessUSA]

We sure do! Set as desktop. Thank you! :)

[MEG33]

;)

[GodBlessUSA]

Thank you so very much, Billie! :)