Saturday, October 24, 2009

39 Blessings...




1. GRACE.

2. FORGIVENESS.



3. JESUS.



4. The WORD






5. The Hubby



6. My girl.



7. My "Bubby"



8. My Mom



9. My Dad



10. My "Sis"



11. The Bro-in-law who takes care of my sister.



12. My nephew the writer.



13. My nephew the red headed athlete.



14. My nephew the babe of the family.



15. My Mom-in-law



16. "Papa"



17. "Bro." and engineer of the family.



18. His loving and talented wife.



19. My one and only beautiful niece.








20. Memories of slobbery kisses from my dear Nanny who is with Jesus.



21. Memories of farm life with Granny and Grandpa.



22. "MeeMee"



23. Aunts and Uncles and cousins dear to the heart.



24. "Jack"



25. Friends.








26. Church family.




27. Blog land support.



28. Memories of travels around the world.



29. Missionary families from my childhood.



30. Youth groups near and dear to the heart.



31. Reasons to laugh.







32. Baby Girl our four legged friend.



33. A Baby Brother I look forward to seeing in Heaven one day.



34. Tears leading to strength.



35. HOPE I have in Christ.



36. Music and the strength TRUE worship gives.



37. FAITH in a Heavenly Father who loves me.



38. LOVE.



39. The years God has blessed me with on this earth.



I'm thinking as I turn the BIG (ALMOST) 40 today, that if 40 is the new 30, then 39 must be the new 29, right? But then it really doesn't matter, does it...?

I'm celebrating in my heart today, for I know I'm one very blessed gal!!!

In honor of today, my son had a little fun with the camera...

19 comments:

Amber said...

I LOVE THIS POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are beautiful!!! And I love you.

Happy Birthday, Sweetie!!

Pilar said...

Beautiful pictures and great list! We have so much to be thankful for! Happy birthday

Billy Coffey said...

Happy Birthday, Mich!!!

Heart2Heart said...

Mich,

Nope today you are celebrating your 21st Birthday with 18 years of experience! Enjoy everyday!

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

He & Me + 3 said...

I love that you did this list. Perfect. YOu are so blessed and the pictures that you posted are adorable. You are beautiful.. Yes, I hope that 40 is the new 30 because I will be there in two years:)
Happy Happy Birthday. May this year be blessed.

Anonymous said...

You really are TOO CUTE! What a beautiful smile! 39 looks good on you! I can see you looking just as cute at 69!

♫HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!♫

♥Hope

Greg C said...

That is such a great list. May I borrow it all except MIL. Just kidding even though at times I wonder. :)

Oops my secret word was mother. Hmmm I take it back about her.

Oh this is rich. It didn't post and it gave me a second secret work. "Irks" hahahaha

Gretchen said...

ENjoy, enjoy your day! Happy 39th b'day. Just so you know, I've crossed over, and it's not so bad. ;)

really.truly said...

Ha! I love how you added in all the pictures....you are so cute!

really.truly said...

Oh.....how could I forget...Happy Birthday!!!

Sharon Sloan said...

Oh Happy Birthday Bloggityville Friend! I wish I lived close by so I could come take you to lunch!

Happy Birthday!

Beautiful pix and terrific list! :)

(the 40s are good)

Jo said...

Happy Birthday, my wonderful, lovable niece! I remember the first time I saw you. You were about a year old and the cutest little girl that God ever made. And I loved you to pieces! (I'm sure you've heard the story of that day....I didn't want to turn you loose!)
You've grown up to be a such fabulous lady and I admire you so much!
Hoping you are having a terrific birthday!

Love you loads!
Aunt Jo

elaine @ peace for the journey said...

Happy Birthday to one beautiful gal...

This is going to be a great year. I love my 40's!

peace~elaine

Tiffany said...

Happy birthday! This was an awesome post! And I LVOE the photos! {grin}

Joyce said...

I'm pretty sure 49 is the new 30 so I don't think 40 can be : )

Happy Birthday! 39 is awesome...you're still in your 30's so what's not to love?

Have a great day!

Angie said...

Happy, Happy Birthday!

Deborah Ann said...

You are blessed! You are very pretty too, and don't look anywhere near 40!

E @ Scottsville said...

HE DID A FABULOUS JOB ON THE PICTURES!!! I love your personality and how it shines through these! Great, great post!

You go hug that son of yours and tell him how wonderful he did!

Happy Birthday Mich!

christy rose said...

What an awesome post! Happy Birthday! I think you could pass for 29 for sure! :)