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Thursday, March 15, 2007
In Which I Get Thoughtful and Reflective....
Tomorrow is my fortieth birthday. 40 -- forty years on this earth. I feel quite different than I did when I turned 30. At thirty I had finally finished my undergraduate degree, and was accepting that God didn't have marriage in my plans. Ten years later, I am marking the 7th year of marriage and one young son. What a blessing! It is amazing what a difference it is to be loved and to give love.
I had a little birthday treat one day early. Two of our daffodils came out today. We are now experiencing a bit of a cold snap, possible snow and ice, but I'm thankful for that, only for reasons of vanity--I have nothing fancy to wear when it's spring!
Dh is treating me with a night away in an old inn in Maryland. We went there twice B.C. (Before Child). I just can't wait. The restaurant is highly rated, with a wonderful wine cellar. And of course there will be yummy dessert!
Please remember us in your prayers, though. My sister who was supposed to babysit has been fighting a bad cold, and to top it off, she just got a stomach bug. So I'm scrambling for back-up plans. I have generous family members who can step in, but I do a certain little person is going to be disappointed that he can't use his new suitcase and stay overnight at his cousins' house.
"God's ways are not our ways, His thoughts are not our thoughts." And I add "His plans are usually NEVER our plans!"
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Happy almost Birthday Jenn! I hope your weekend is wonderful. I will say extra birthday prayers for you.
Posted by: Jennifer | Thursday, March 15, 2007
The Inn sounds great! Hope you and D have a great time...and hope Gregory gets to use his suitcase. :)
Posted by: Maryan | Thursday, March 15, 2007
Happy Birthday, Jenn! What a wonderful present your dh is giving you. Enjoy the wine and the dessert. And I hope your little one has a pleasant time.
Posted by: Carole | Friday, March 16, 2007
Can we look forward to a little Vitual Wine Tasting report when you get back perhaps?
Happy Birthday, dear Jenn!
Posted by: Jennifer | Friday, March 16, 2007
Happy Birthday Jenn!
I hope you can get out with all this snow. :-(
You are a very special woman and a true gift to me and so many others. I am praying that your day is joyful and peaceful and that the next 10 years from here to 50 (I'm right there with you girlfriend!) are fruitful and blessed.
Peace!
Michele
Posted by: Michele Q. | Friday, March 16, 2007
Happy Birthday Jennifer! I hope enjoy your weekend away.
Posted by: Cheryl | Friday, March 16, 2007
Happy Birthday!! What a treat for you to get away :-) Blessings and prayers,
Melanie
Posted by: Melanie | Friday, March 16, 2007
Welcome to the 40 club!! Happiest birthday wishes to you!!!
Posted by: Meredith | Friday, March 16, 2007
Happy belated birthday, Jennifer! I hope you had a marvelous time (that wine cellar sounds fabulous!). We want to hear more!
Posted by: kplaurence@yahoo.com | Monday, March 19, 2007
Hoping to hear how your birthday trip was.
Posted by: MaryM | Monday, March 19, 2007
Happy Birthday once again, Jenn!
Posted by: Alice Gunther | Monday, March 19, 2007
Happy Birthday Jenn!
Posted by: Tracy | Monday, March 19, 2007
Happy Birthday Jenn!
Posted by: Tracy | Monday, March 19, 2007
I'll say with Meredith: welcome to the 40 Club! (We may be forgetful but we're fun.)
Happy 40th Birthday, dear Jenn. Please let us know how your weekend went.
Posted by: Margaret in Minnesota | Monday, March 19, 2007
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