What's in a name.... It's funny how a name is spoken can speak different levels... A first name followed by a middle name can mean you are in trouble with your parents. My mom's "oh Carol" communicates a level of compassion and concern. A nickname communicates fun, playfulness. Your name spoken by a loved one can feel loving, chosen. I always envied names that could be shortened. Three of my brothers have names that they shorten and are daily called by. Not sure what happened to that , but it ended by my parents 4th and 5th kids. I was sharing this with a friend one day and she suggested that I be called Carl for short...I wasn't so sure about that suggestion! However, she still will call me Carl for fun and it makes me smile every time (only she could get away with it). I've been called Smurf by friends in my teen years, thanks to my maiden name. I still remember calling a friend of mine Jaws - I don't know if she actually bit someone or just threatened to (Julie do you remember?). I have the honor of being called "mom" by my girls. I'm a proud daughter, sister, Aunt, Great Aunt and probably more titles to family. I'm friend, best friend, and girlfriend even -- titles that I treasure and hold dear. But the greatest of all these names... is Child of God, redeemed, loved, forgiven, chosen - He changed my name!
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