Birthday Blessing

On JBelle’s birthday, DB and I came up with several “Irish blessing” type sayings to bless JBelle. We handed them out to everyone at the party, then all stood in a circle and recited each blessing to her. Here’s how she was blessed:

• May you live to 108
• May you serve God with all your strenghts and weaknesses all the days of your long life
• May you know the sting of failure and the thrill of success
• May you be the first woman President of the United States
• May you know the deep love of another
• May you be an Olympic swimmer
• May you always have a book in your hand, a dream in your heart and a plan in your head
• May you always be surrounded by family and friends
• May you never stop being curious
• May you never have any regrets
• May you inherit your father’s coordination but your mother’s ability to drive
• May you never be without a song in your heart or a tune on your lips
• May you find friendships that never fade or fail
• May you always be willing to lend a helping hand to those around you
• May you give generously from the bounty God has bestowed upon you
• May you find laughter in each day
• May you see beauty in all of God’s creation, including in yourself
• May you always find reason to say, “TA-DA!”

It was a special time and she is a special girl. I hope one she can look back on this list and see that they have all come true.

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