Ridgell's Originals

So Joe Don is having a birthday Friday and he will be 40.  As is my custom, here is why I love him and am so proud of him.

JD is a passionate follower of Jesus.  He studies, he prays, he serves, he shares his faith. 

Committed husband.  He loves Jamie and he works hard to see that their family is taken care of not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally. 

Amazing Dad.  His kids absolutely adore him.  They run to hug him when he comes in the door.  They respect him, they listen to him, and they obey him. 

He is a great family man.  Not just his family, but his extended family.  Great son, outstanding (and according to his nieces and nephews very funny) uncle.  Loved and respected by the Ridgell, Herttenberger, and Bankes families.

Good Bible teacher and a good lawyer.  Maybe that is why he is sought out for advice by many people.  And maybe the reason he gives wise counsel.

And he loves hunting, fishing, and sports. 

I am a blessed Dad to be able to look at my son and say that is the kind of man I want to be.

So thanks God for JD.  Bless him as he leads his family and as he leads many in your family.  Give him strength and courage.  Keep doing great things in him and thru him.