time keeps on slippin’
slippin’
slippin’
into the future…
{where does it go? it’s too fast}
{where does it go? it’s too fast}
to start my list today I must begin by stating
Happy Birthday to my Hannah
{who blogs over at Aspire}
many many years ago she was teeny
{like in this sweet real film photo}
{baby hanni}
and then as time slipped on she grew
and grew
{9 years}
{so make sure to hug those little ones as they do grow}
until now, 15 years later, this is her
{with her grandpa}
love you Hannah
you’re a fave.
Birthdays are a favorite
even though the joke is that she’s now halfway to 30
{which, by the way, is not old}
silly web cam photos of us are another favorite
like these on the night before her birthday
during our 10:49 game of Blokus
while I wrote these favorites
{it’s my turn, I’m green}
writing and playing means getting blocked
oh well, it was worth the laughs. 🙂
{these are linked with momma in focus}
{these are linked with momma in focus}
web cam + family game+birthday eve = favorite
more favorites?
besides my growing marigolds?
how about this?
Samuel’s biopsy report came back clear
his small intestine has healed
and his protein levels are higher
and he’s absorbing nutrients
and vitamins
and fats.
He was “officially” diagnosed with
Celiac Disease
even though it’s hard
it’s an answer to prayers to know
as he’d been sick for months and months and months
and now look at him
thank you Jesus
thank you.
thank you.
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Blessings on your Friday!
25 comments
Happy Birthday, Hannah!
Will continue to pray for sweet Samuel – glad you officially have an answer even though it must be hard to take. 🙁
happy happy birthday to your hannah! How cool that she also blogs and my how fast they grow huh. Almost made me sad to think how soon my baby girl will be that age;0.
Praise Jesus for a healthy, happy S now! He is too precious for words!!
Happy Birthday to Hannah!! She is such a precious girl! 🙂
And how exciting to get good news about Samuel! Praise God!
Jessica
Hannah is beautiful :). And wonderful news that Samuel’s intestine is healing!
Happy Birthday to your Ms. Hannah! Time does go by way to fast.
Love Samuels face in the black and white pic….so happy and healthy looking!
PRAISE GOD! So glad to hear Samuel biopsy came back negative. And good to hear that you have an official diagnosis; although I’m sure that’s hard, I’m guessing it helps you to know which direction to move forward in.
Your daughter is beautiful and those are some great webcam pics that I’m sure you’ll treasure forever!
Oh, that sweet Hannah! What a precious gal and I cannot even imagine how proud you must be of the fine young woman she is becoming.
So glad Samuel is making progress and prayers are that he will continue to.
Blessings to you and your sweet family for a joy filled weekend! Hey, if you want a real good laugh, be sure and stop by my blog sometime this weekend. The pics will crack you up. :o)
so so wonderful your little Samuel is thriving.. and happy birthday to Hannah.. what a beautiful girl. xo hugs
Amen! God is so Good! He looks amazing, what a fine job you’ve done in getting him healthy again. And Happy Birthday dear sweet Hannah. You are such a joy to your mother, we can all see that.
It looks like we have two that are close to the same age by a year on the same day! And Praise our Heavenly Father that we are seeing His hand on that precious baby of yours. So good to see. Makes a Momma count her every blessing doesn’t it?Have a great weekend!
Yay for Samuel!
And happy bday to Hannah. She is so talented, wise and mature I would have guessed she was older than her years. It does slip away too fast–I keep asking the boys if they will let me “rewind” them and make them little again and they answer NO! Growing up is fun for them but bittersweet for mommy.
HAppy Birthday to Hannah! And, I’m so glad that Samuel is doing better and his body is healing! Praise God!
Praise God for his healing works in Samuel. Such good news!
And Happy Birthday to Miss Hannah! I am a new follower to her blog. She is an amazing girl, just like her mama 🙂
Good news all round for you….so good. Happy Birthday to Hannah. Growing up is so bitter sweet.
So glad that Samuel is growing and getting healthier! And Happy Birthday to Hannah!
Also, thank you for the kind words. 🙂 I hope you have a great weekend!
Chloe
Praise God for good biopsy results! I’ve kept you and your family inmy prayers. Have a wonderful and HOT weekend……the kids have already been in the pool!
Aww, happy birthday to Hannah! I’ve loved getting to see a glimpse of her heart at her blog!
And giving thanks with you for Samuel’s clear report! So glad your sweet boy is well again!
Grace and peace to you today!
Oh yay! and Hallelujah! and Praise God! and Thank You! for the wonderful news and good report. And I get it, sometimes the answers are hard, but they ARE answers – clear answers with clear instructions – with so much uncertainty along this road we call “mothering”, I’ll take a little clarity here and there (and imagine you will too ;)) So, so glad he’s healing and growing and thriving and smiling – and that you are too 😉 Will, however, continue to pray for you all…and Happy Birthday to your oldest? beautiful daughter (I love her blog, btw, such wisdom and such innocence all in one). My oldest {son} turns 14 next week – and I too, find myself asking When? and How?
Happy Friday and Blessed Weekend, my Friend!
~Kelley
So so thankful his report came back with that news…love seeing those joyful smile photos… 🙂
Happy Birthday to your Hannah…
Um, she is gorgeous (I can’t say it enough!!!) just like YOU!!! 15 is so grown-up! She has wisdom even beyond her years!
Beautiful pictures. Beautiful! The Geraniums are splendid.
I’ll link up next week, if I can get it together!
Xoxo! Happy birthday celebrating to you!
Happy birthday to your beautiful Hannah! She is truly an inspiration. Loved the silly photos of the both of you. And I praise God for Samuel’s healing!
Happy Birthday Hannah!!! 15 and beautiful!!
Praise God on Samuel’s biopsy report! God is so good! Yea, for gluten free food and Trader Joe’s, by the way I want a Trader Joe here in Canada, my husband’s favourite store!
Blessings,
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Happy happy day all around! With Joy, Carey
Happy Birthday to daughter and her mother who has enjoyed the blessing of watching her grow. The pictures are great.
Yea..Praise God on the results on his biopsy. Blessings as you continue on this journey, but receiving answers…may God continue to give you strength and His healing.
Great pictures…a joy to read.
Rachel – thank you so much for leaving a note on my blog. I followed your link to your blog and I’m glad to have discovered you! Love your photos and your writing! Have a wonderful weekend – Karen Wistrom http://www.family-from-afar.blogspot.com