Granny and Tipper August 1970

I’m 56 years young today. It’s the first birthday I’ve ever spent without my dear mother who brought me into this world. I miss her.

What a blessed life I’ve lived thus far. I’m aiming to make it to 100 but I don’t know if that’s the plan the Good Lord has for me. I do know he has blessed me beyond measure.

My first blessing happened on this day all those years ago. I was born into a family who loved me without question. A family who taught me about God. A family who has always stood at the ready when I am in need.

I’m blessed with a good husband, wonderful children, an amazing son-n-law, and two adorable grandsons. I’m blessed with the two best brothers in the world and with other family members and many friends.

I’m also blessed to have all of you. Blessed to work with a willing hand doing what I love to do every day of the world.

I can never repay the Lord for sending His son for my sins nor for the many blessings of my life but I want to want to try my best for Him.

Matt and the girls have a special day planned for me, but I’ve told them they don’t need to do anything special. Every day of this life is a gift.

Thank you in advance for the kindness and good wishes I know you’ll share with me. You are also a gift to me!

Last night’s video: A Hard Lesson Learned – My First Elderberry Pie…Almost.

Tipper

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