Friday, March 28, 2008

Happy Birthday...
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... to our sweet Mother!
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What would we do without Mom to keep this family going and the schedule running smoothly? It's amazing to think about all the ways that she has influenced my own life, personally. She has been a tremendous example to me of how one gracefully balances being a wife, mother, teacher, daughter, cook, house cleaner, nurse, chauffeur, adviser, encourager... and about one hundred other things.
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Thank you Mother. You mean so much to all of us!!!
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I love you!
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12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday!! BJN

Anonymous said...

Yes Happy Birthday Mrs. McDonnell. I realized after reading this post that it is actually a fulfillment of what it say in Proverbs 31, "Her children rise up and call her blessed;" :)

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Mrs. McDonnell!

spyder-slayer™ said...

Happy Birthday.

Emily Thacker said...

Happy Birthday, Mother! Love You!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Aunt Elaine!!!!!!!!!

Amy H.

Stepheny said...

Happy birthday Mrs.Mcdonnell! I like that picture of you, very pretty! :-)

Stepheny

Charles Wesco Family said...

You truly have been a wonderful encouragement and example to me of a godly wife and mother. It is always a joy to visit with you. Happy Birthday!

~Stephanie Wesco

Anonymous said...

happy bithday..it's awesome to deal with such a big and lovely family. I'm really fascinated...13 beautiful and delicate children . Have a beautiful and joyful birthday.
Gilda

Krissy Cooper said...

Happy birthday, Mrs. McDonnell!!

Anonymous said...

Thank you, so much.
God has blessed me with a wonderful husband and terrific children. He's so good.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Aunt Elaine!!
Love you lots!!
Jessica Baer

Psalm 127:3-5