Steve had asked me on Sunday if I was sad that there was not going to be any 40th party for me. I told him no, "just acknowledge my birthday and let me eat shrimp"
As I walked into Kelly's house, all I could do was laugh. She had a huge spread and decor on her dining table. I KNEW that that was not just for 5 girls. I walked into her kitchen and was greeted with "surprise" and most all of my best friends. I was just blown away!!!!!!!
It took me a while to see everyone there. I yelled out,"Hillary?" I could not believe that she had driven three hours to be there. I could not believe my friend Kim had taken off a day at work to be there. Another surprise was my friend Beth, from my childhood. She lives here now. She had done so good at keeping the secret from me! All the other girls were church friends.
I LOVE these girls! I really do! They have brought so much good to my life!!!!!! Kelly worked so hard to make the day just PERFECT!!!! The best gift I have ever gotten was a book that Kelly put together of letters these girls had written to me or about me. I will cherish it always!!!! It is going in a box with all the other important treasures. Kelly even had girls write letters that could not be there or lived out of town.
I felt SOOOOO LOVED! I will never ever forget this. It was one of the best days of my life! I am still smiling about it!!!!
As I was looking at these pictures, I was thinking about how each girl truly loves the Lord and lives for Him!!!!! They are true followers of Christ and true friends! I will be forever grateful!
I just can't thank Kelly enough for doing this for me!!!! It has been my most special birthday EVER!!!!! My birthday is actually on April Fool's DAY!
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Gina
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Happy 40th!!!