Guess what today is….

by Rachel Marie Martin

This is Hannah. I’m hijacking my mom’s blog on account of a very special occasion…

It’s her birthday today! Make sure you all wish her an absolutely aaaahmazing day! I know that my mother is so grateful for all of you, and that our whole family has been blessed by you all. Give her lots of love, sweet blogging friends!

I’m so excited to celebrate her birthday, not ONLY because she’s pretty much the most incredible, amazing, and down-right AWESOME person that I know. But because I love her. A lot. I am so blessed by my mom. She is…

Smart

Silly
and not afraid
to be

Loving
always

an encourager
and a picker-up-er
in the tough times
and in the good ones

a friend
and a mentor
and a mom

a beautiful woman
inside
and definitely out
(MOM, don’t you dare protest!) 😉

COMPLETELY in love with
Jesus
and filled with faith
for Him

A mother of seven
crazy kids
and she deals with the
chaos
very well

a newly gluten-free chef
who makes some amazing
lemon bars

someone who loves to
play the piano
and is very good at it

an incredible cook
who keeps the house clean
the laundry going
and all of us kiddos
clothed, educated, fed,
and loved

someone who does
what she has to do
and doesn’t complain

a fighter
for her family

a lover of
scrabble and
catan

an incredible writer
who pens (er, types)
breathtaking
words

my dear, amazing,
completely wonderful,
sweet mother
who I am so grateful for.

Happy Birthday, Momma.

I love you. ♥

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51 comments

Rachel February 10, 2011 - 12:42 pm

Happy happy birthday, sweet Rachel! Reading through this list that your sweet daughter wrote about you just brings tears to my eyes! What a testimony to the amazing person you are 🙂 Hope your day is AMAZING!

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Amy February 10, 2011 - 1:01 pm

Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day with your family.
Keeping that sweet boy in our prayers.

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Crista "Moriah" February 10, 2011 - 1:03 pm

Happy Birthday, Ms. Rachel!!! 😀
I hope you have a *wonderful* day filled with memories you will cherish for years to come!

What a sweet post, Hannah. 🙂

In Christ,
Moriah

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Lucy February 10, 2011 - 1:09 pm

Happy Birthday! I am so thankful for your blog. Your strength and courage is amazing, encouraging, and I admire your perseverance. Thank you for your honesty. Happy day to you!

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Katie Orr February 10, 2011 - 1:15 pm

“Her children rise up and call her blessed” Proverbs 31:28

Happy Birthday!

AND I LOVE SETTLERS OF CATAN. Haven’t played it in years, as I have no one to play it with. Maybe one day we will meet, and play. *wink*

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Sylvia February 10, 2011 - 1:24 pm

I’M a VERY new reader in the UK of your blog Rachel but do wish you a VERY happy birthday.

Who could ever dream of a better and more genuine tribute from a daughter. She must be just as caring and amazing as you to write such words.

Have been praying for you and the family and particularly little Sam.

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JillAileenJones February 10, 2011 - 1:38 pm

This post says a lot about the person you must be-out of the mouths of babes (or our children) comes what is what and who we truly are I think.
They are a reflection of both our good and bad because that is what they see and learn. Hannah is an incredible girl-and so much her mom be.
Hoping you have some relief today from all the stress you have been under.
Praying your birthday is filled with blessings from your family and friends.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Hugs
Jill

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Patrice February 10, 2011 - 1:53 pm

Birthday Blessings!

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PinkPowerRangerMom February 10, 2011 - 1:53 pm

Happy Birthday!! With a start like the wonderful words Hannah penned for you, I know it is going to be an amazing, awesome, blessing filled day! Much love and many good wishes!
Tracey

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Miss Elizabeth Rose February 10, 2011 - 1:56 pm

Happy birthday, Ms. Rachel! I hope you have a beautiful day!

Hannah, this post was so sweet. 🙂

Love in Him,
Elizabeth Rose

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So I say...Living Life to the Fullest February 10, 2011 - 2:11 pm

Happy Birthday! I hope that you have a great day!
– Kathleen

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carissa @ lowercase letters February 10, 2011 - 2:11 pm

i 2nd everything hannah said!!! : ) rachel, you truly are an inspiration to all! i hope today can be less crazy than the last few weeks have been… have a sweet celebration! love and hugs to you!!!

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Lindy February 10, 2011 - 2:11 pm

Happy Birthday!

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Child of God February 10, 2011 - 2:15 pm

Happy Birthday Rachel! I hope you have an awesome day.
What a beautiful birthday post from you Hannah.

Blessings,
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amber waves of grain February 10, 2011 - 2:26 pm

Happy, happy birthday! I hope your day is wonderful! You are very loved by your family. 🙂

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JoAnn February 10, 2011 - 2:33 pm

Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a wonderfully blessed day. 🙂

JoAnn

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Nicole February 10, 2011 - 2:35 pm

Happy birthday! Your sweet daughter is such a great little blogger! Enjoy your day! May it begin with really good coffee and end with excellent gluten-free cake! 😉

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Snapshotsofhappiness February 10, 2011 - 2:52 pm

Happy Birthday Rachel! You are a blessing.

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Joanne Sher February 10, 2011 - 2:55 pm

Happy birthday, Rachel! What a sweet daughter you have 🙂

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Haley February 10, 2011 - 2:55 pm

Happy Birthday!! 🙂

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bek February 10, 2011 - 3:27 pm

Happy Birthday! And what a precious gift you have in Hannah. Have a blessed day!

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Sereina February 10, 2011 - 3:39 pm

Happy Birthday, Rachel! Have a lovely day.

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Linda February 10, 2011 - 3:45 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL!

That was a beautiful tribute from your daughter.

You are one amazing woman. Have a lovely day!

Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

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Theresa February 10, 2011 - 4:01 pm

Happy Birthday Rachel. Enjoy your special day.

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Näna February 10, 2011 - 4:19 pm

Happy Birthday! Hope your next year is full of the love of God!

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m&msmommy February 10, 2011 - 4:25 pm

Happy Birthday Rachel! I hope it’s a wonderful day. You deserve it! You are an amazing mother, and I admire you! 🙂

Love and prayers,
Christina

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The Tolf family February 10, 2011 - 4:45 pm

Happy Birthday Rachel!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!! I dont comment often but I love reading your blog. You are always such an encouragement to me. I am praying for you sweet Samuel as you go through this hard adjustment and change. So today have a beautiful day!

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Jamie February 10, 2011 - 4:47 pm

Happy Birthday!

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hannah m February 10, 2011 - 4:50 pm

Such a sweet post, Hannah:)

Rachel, have a completely fabulous birthday! I’ve been so blessed to read your blog and be inspired these past few months. Thanks for all that you do, dear:)

with love,
–hannah m

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Kelli February 10, 2011 - 4:56 pm

Hannah…you are an amazing daughter to write those words about your mom. You are blessed to have one another. HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Rachel. I pray it’s filled with joy, peace and lots of hugs & kisses!

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BARBIE February 10, 2011 - 5:25 pm

I wholeheartedly agree! YOU are an amazing woman, a wonderful encourager and a breath of fresh air to all who know you, personally and through blogging. I am so thankful our paths have crossed here. Love you my sweet friend!

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Gen February 10, 2011 - 6:05 pm

Happy birthday Rachel. I think this post, in and of itself, is God’s smile on your life this day. Hannah, what a beautiful tribute to your momma, your friend, your confidante. A precious daughter you are, a precious young lady. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

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Jennifer February 10, 2011 - 6:24 pm

Happy Birthday, Rachel! And such beautiful words, Hannah, your mom is so blessed to have a daughter like you! 🙂
Blessings,
Jennifer (JenK)

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Emily (Laundry and Lullabies) February 10, 2011 - 6:28 pm

Happy happy birthday!! I love Hannah’s words about you. Praying many blessings for you and your family today!

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Karen February 10, 2011 - 7:08 pm

She does all that AND writes a blog that is such an encouragement too!

Happy Birthday Rachel!

May your day and this upcoming year be truly blessed!

Thank you for inviting us into your heart and your lives. You have touched us, encouraged us, and reminded us of the important hings in life…faith , family, and, love.

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jeana February 10, 2011 - 7:22 pm

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a beautiful day!

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Anna Gray February 10, 2011 - 9:26 pm

Happy Birthday, Rachel! You are such a sweet lady and I thoroughly enjoy reading this little blog. I hope this day is a very special one! 🙂

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Annie February 10, 2011 - 9:48 pm

Happy birthday, Rachel!

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Masto Mama February 10, 2011 - 10:23 pm

Hannah you are such a sweetheart–I hope my daughter is just as sweet when she’s your age! Happy Birthday Rachel–my God lavish you and your family with tremendous blessings today and always!

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Christie Clair February 11, 2011 - 12:24 am

Hannah,
You brought tears to this mama’s eyes with your beautiful words of praise for your own mom. What a treasure you’ve given her with them!

Rachel,
I wish you a blessed and joyful birthday! May you be showered with love and sweetness today.
Smiles,
Christie

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Kaboom February 11, 2011 - 12:58 am

What a wonderful daughter!

Happy Birthday! Be blessed!

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Lindsay February 11, 2011 - 1:12 am

Oh… Happy Birthday, Rachel!!! I hope you have a wonderful, blessed day. 🙂

<3

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Coby February 11, 2011 - 1:46 am

Have a wonderful birthday, Rachel!!! Thank you so much for sharing your life and your faith! You are an incredible example to me!!!

Hannah, what a beautiful way to honor your mom.

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Kelly February 11, 2011 - 1:55 am

Happy Birthday!

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Lea February 11, 2011 - 2:05 am

Celebrating one of God’s greatest creations – YOU! Thanks for always being such a wonderful testimony to our Lord. May you be doubly blessed this day!

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Gwen Toliver February 11, 2011 - 2:18 am

How sweet to have a daughter that shows her love in such a creative way!! 🙂 I already told you on FB but hope your day is super-special, Rachel!

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Ashleigh February 11, 2011 - 2:48 am

Happy Birthday Rachel! I hope you had a wonderful day. Count your blessings 🙂

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lmworley416 February 11, 2011 - 5:45 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RACHEL! What a special daughter you have, too! Still happy that you got to party today…in-between doing things for Samuel.
Life in this world can look so bleak at times. But the victory is ours through Christ! Put your trust in Him! Praying!
1 Corinthians 15:54-57 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Stacy@hiswaynotmine February 11, 2011 - 1:04 pm

Wishing you the most beautiful, enjoyable, peaceful, amazing, day!!! Happy, Happy birthday. Celebrate deeply and have fun. 🙂

Much love,
Stacy

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Marli and Memory February 11, 2011 - 3:33 pm

It’s your birthday….happy happy birthday!… Hope it was full of God’s blessings!

marli

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myletterstoemily February 11, 2011 - 5:14 pm

“and her children will rise up and call her
blessed!” what an amazing birthday gift
to see how hannah feels about her mom!

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