I am overcome with thankfulness today for the love and care God shows to my children. Yesterday was Victoria's birthday. This is the first birthday without any "Oregon" friends around. The other kids have had their birthdays but we were able to wrap our "Oregon" life in with them, for example...The day after Mariah's birthday, we headed to Oregon for a quick weekend and she got to go to Papa's Pizza with all her friends. Phil was able to take Logan's birthday off from work so that we could enjoy a day at Six Flags and then my wonderful friend and her children arrived for a week-long stay. But, since Victoria's birthday fell on Wednesday (church night) and we were knee deep in preparing for our trip, it was just going to be difficult to plan anything exciting. And, Phil had to work because vacation starts on Friday. I tried to think of how we could fit in a quick, impromptu birthday party in Oregon, but Phil didn't think we would have time. My mom and I planned a little cake celebration while camping, but nothing exciting for the "big day!" So, I must admit, I was a little nervous that Victoria would be disappointed and possibly "lonely" on her birthday. This is when I sit in amazement...
I must admit, I didn't have an hour long prayer meeting about it. I just asked the Lord to help her on her birthday (truth be told, she is a little sensitive), to not be lonely and to just enjoy whatever the day held for her. I NEVER said anything to her about my "mommy" concerns (that just wouldn't be wise!!). Then on Sunday, our sweet friend Jamie asked if she could bring some cupcakes to enjoy with Victoria after church on Wednesday. I thought that was wonderful. What I didn't know was that was just the chocolate icing on the cupcake for Victoria's day...
Victoria was awakened by her Daddy because he went into work late so he could have breakfast with her. Then she got to go to Safeway with him - ALL by herself!! Then the phone calls started coming and everyone was singing to her. Then the presents arrived from Nana and Grandpa - and that is ALWAYS a big hit. Then we were off to church...
After church, Jamie walked Victoria into the Fireside Room where all the kids were blowing horns and yelling "Happy Birthday". The area was decorated and there were CHOCOLATE cupcakes, with chocolate frosting (made with love by Brooke!!). Then they all sang to her and made her feel like a queen. Then came the presents from Jamie - who has truly become our special angel from God who makes my kids feel so loved (God knew my kids needed someone like Jamie!!). Victoria left church last night thinking that she truly was the most special person in the world!! And...that is what birthdays are all about!!
Even God knows how to celebrate birthdays - absolutely perfect!!
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