The second big surprise was a birthday party my sweet hubby had secretly planned for me. The weather kept a few from coming but Saturday was a great day filled with laughter, stories, and family. All my sisters were able to come and BIL Dan was here too.
Joel had hoped to keep it all a secret but he was so disappointed with the weather that I knew something was wrong. So with a shaky voice and tears he told me he had planned a surprise party but the weather was not cooperating, Can I just say how much I love this man?
Kay, Jo, Renee, Janelle, Jan
It has been forever since my sisters were all here together. As I have shared some before, I have a unique family. I have my two older sisters who both helped raise me in our home and later in their homes. My dad died when I was nearly 7 and mom was battling alcoholism during my childhood. I was parented by my oldest sister Jo and her husband Dick for 8 years in her home, and before that my next older sister Jan took care of me at times. My sister Jo took me in and her 4 kids (very close to my age) became my siblings) Not everyone understands it, and they don't need to. It worked well for me. My sister Jan has been a bright shining star in my life. She has a loving and kind spirit and as Joel says, "See's the sunshine in every day". Kay and Janelle have been an important part of my life, and our two brothers too. I have been blessed.
Renee, Jan, and Kay
Life is filled with the unexpected ~ the good, the bad, and the ugly. This "unexpected" was a fun Saturday with some of the people we love and care about. It also was a day for me to give thanks for the wonderful man God brought into my life. Thank you Joel for working so hard to make my birthday special.
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