It is great to be able to wish my Mom a great big Happy Birthday! It is also great to know that she and Dad will arrive here today so that we can celebrate together. (They are also coming to doggysit Cookie while we take our youth to North American Youth Congress next week.)Mom has always been such a great example of a Christian lady. She has shown me what a Christian should do in difficult situations throughout my life. I never knew that my grandfather (her dad) had ever done anything wrong to her because we always treated him like a Christian should. Come to find out when I was an adult—he had left my grandmother and their children to marry another lady. My mom had let the past go and forgiven him, taking care of him in his old age. You taught me that we can show love in spite of all the wrongs done to us.
We were often at the church making peanut brittle, attending ladies prayer and decorating the Sunday School room. I don't remember any grumbling about "having" to do all this. She just got me involved and made it fun. I sold a lot of peanut brittle outside of KMart in my time! You have taught me the importance of working in God's Kingdom and putting Him first.
She has always supported me and my family when it even caused her to sacrifice. Nothing brings a smile on her face any quicker than being able to give something to one of us. We are thankful for everything that has ever been done and we do not expect it. You have taught me that sharing is a beautiful gift - especially for the giver.
She has been willing to laugh at herself, the funny things of life and at others when they hurt themselves! She knows how to drive and she will tell you how it should be done— huh, Dad? LOL! She knows the fastest way to get across town and the cheapest gas to be found.
You have taught me that life is fun and I should enjoy it to the fullest.
I love you, Mom! My family loves you more than you know.
We wish you the best birthday possible.
Thanks for all you have given and taught through your life.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, may your greatest wish come true.
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I have always loved Aunt Jody! She is quite a lady! Thanks for being such a great Aunt to me!
Bro. Gene, you are so blessed to have a mother like Sis. Holley. I have a deep respect and love for both of your parents. Happy Birthday Sis. Holley!!
Happy Birthday, Sis. Holley!
You are a beautiful Christian lady.
We love you!
Well said!! Sis Holley is a treasure. I am so glad I've gotten to know such a dear lady. As I read this post I though hmmmm maybe this will get a comment..jk I love you Sis Holley if you happen to be lurking!!!=)
Happy birthday, Sis Holley!! You were a great encouragement to me when I was a teen at Life Tabernacle! I'm glad some things only get better with age...you're one of those, I'm sure!!!
Happy Birthday, Aunt Joann!!! I was always astounded that you would laugh and others when they hurt themselves, but now I find myself doing the same thing.
You're such a beautiful person and I love you!!!
Happy Birthday to you! You are precious and I love you, Sis. Holley.
Hey,
Just thought that I would stop by and wish a Happy B-Day too! Found you thru Bro Ryan... God Bless!
~Sis Dolan
Oh how I wish I could have written on Sis. Holley's special day, but my internet has been down since I got home....so frustrating! Sis. Holley, you are a beautiful lady, a true Christian, and have been a wonderful encourager to me. I love you more than I can say. I hope your day was all you wanted it to be! God bless you!
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