Being an "Andrew"

Our pastor preached about several things today.  One thing he said really stuck with me.  He was referring to Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, and said how he was always two things.  He was always a "helper" and he was always inviting people to come to Christ.  It made me wonder what impact a name really has on a person. 

I was struck by that because I have an "Andrew" or Andy at my house.  He is SUCH a helper.  He loves to do things for me.  Just the other day, I pulled the top of the trash bag up in the large can in the kitchen.  I wanted to put two more things in it and then I was going to take it outside.  I got a phone call or the baby cried - I don't remember what the distraction was, but I walked away for a minute.  When I came back, the cabinet was closed.  I asked Andy if he shut it.  He said, "I took the trash out for you, Mommy, and put a new trash bag in the can.".

WHAT?  My three year old took out the trash, took it to the trash can outside the garage, put a new bag in the bin and closed the cabinet?  Where did this child come from and what did I do to be so blessed?????

He gets upset if we don't let him close doors, carry in groceries, put things away around the house, etc.  He loves bringing things to the baby, getting his paci, talking to him if I am busy and getting me a clean diaper.

He is obviously taking after the Andrew in the bible in the "helper" category.

The thing I hope for is that he will also take after that Andrew in inviting people to come to know Jesus.


He loves church.  He loves his bible from Ms. Vickie and loves to read the stories in it.  He loves to dance around to different worship songs.  I hope and pray as he grows that he will also love telling people about Jesus and what Jesus has done for his life!

Here is my little Andy: