It started at work with our secretaries making a terrific brunch for my birthday. My favorite snacks and deserts covering the breakroom table, even strawberry shortcake. Many phone calls and emails came during the day.
Monday, I went to school before 7:00 a.m. so I could leave by 5:00 p.m. to get home for Cherissa's plans to have chili at my house. I had not had company for awhile so I wanted to make sure everything was cleaned up. When I got home it was her, Meagan and Russell getting dinner ready and the house was perfect.
The surprises kept coming when 44 friends, all of 9 of my kids and their spouses, and all 7 grand kids showed up for dinner! 60 smiling faces coming to see me for a surprise. The street was covered with cars for the entire block as friend after friend came by for chili, hugs and words of encouragement! Our house was filled people, laughter and fun, just the way we loved it! Even Mitch and his family drove over to see me on my birthday and they stayed until almost 11:oo p.m.
In Northwest Arkansas, you can almost count on perfect weather on my birthday or Columbus Day which was on the same day this year. My Birthday was a great day with lots of people sent from the Lord to show me how much they care about me.
Thank you!
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Marvelous grace of our Loving Lord!
Job 19:14
My relatives have failed, And my close friends have forgotten me.
Not true for you, Kerwin Dees!
Proverbs 18:24a
A man who has friends must himself be friendly.
You must be the friendliest person ever! So glad the Lord brought on these folks to warm your heart and give you more happy memories on your birthday!
All my love always, and especially His!
Happy Day...
p&m
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