The King

My niece loves Elvis. She once drove with me on a long trip, I no longer remember where or why...but she regaled me with Elvis stories. I never met someone who knew so much about the history, background and life of Elvis. Recently, I painted a picture of her with Elvis on black velvet. You just cannot love Elvis and not have a picture of him on black velvet. But surprisingly, she had no pictures of Elvis on black velvet. She confided after I gave her the gift that she had always wanted one. I chuckled the whole time I was painting it. How can you not chuckle while painting Elvis on black velvet? And the "coup de resistance" was adding real gold sequins to his white jacket. How can you not love it?

Maybe I could make some deep spiritual connection here. So many people worship Elvis, who they call "the King." I worship the King of Kings, but not Elvis. Elvis is adorable, and sure could sing, but he can't give me eternal life. Nonetheless, I am glad I have the skill to immortalize him in black velvet for my sweet niece.

I don't get to see my niece often, but I love her. She has a very sweet gentle soul. It is her birthday today, a date she shares with her grandfather, my dad. So today, I wrote a bonus blog, not filled with any deep spiritual truth but to say to those dear birthday beloved ones:
"I can't help falling in love with you!"
Happy Birthday Jenn and Dad!

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Pay close attention! Come to me and live. I will promise you the eternal love and loyalty that I promised David. (Isaiah 55:3 CEVUK00)

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