Happy birthday, Mom!

To a Mom who has always poured out for others (and mostly us girls!), may the Living Water fill you up fresh for a new year of life! You are an amazing mom and wife and follower of Jesus.

We love you!

DAD:

Always there.

Laughing. Over your forgotten name stories. April Fool's pranks. Family classics. "Don't worry, we're laughing at you, not with you." Til the milk squirts out our noses.

Supporting. On the best and worst days. With time for a cup of coffee, a card, an ear to hear, a hug. You are an oak against whom we all lean.

Helping. Available 24/7. Ready with a fresh tank of gas, tax advice, relationship wisdom, a paint brush. [Banger and twister not included.]

Present. For the basketball practice, track meet, recitals. For ER visits and new babies. For Sunday morning runs and Monday night Bible study.

[You think he's gone? He's never gone.]

You reflect God, who is always there. Thanks.

MOM:

Always giving.

Time. Making homemade bread. The Christmas chain. Saturday waffles and pizza. Good News Clubs and hospital visits. Always time for grandchildren. Costly time, freely given.

Thought. Personal love, making note of preferences. Skim milk and whole. Our own little section of homemade pizza toppings.

Prayer. When you cannot fix it, you pray. Heaven alone will show the mountains that have been moved.

Love. You have never stopped pouring love into our lives, pressed down, shaken together, running over. We have been deeply shaped by your love.

You reflect God, who is always giving. Thanks.