What a wonderful day was Belinda's birthday! Charles went out early and put the "birthday" cover to our mailbox.
Then he made an early run to the store, where he bought beautiful flowers for both inside and outside the house, AND he got a lovely painted ceramic pot with bird houses on it. Belinda really loved it all!
Then the ladies in the Gurley/Dalton Bible Study Group, who agreed to migrate to Sidney for a study and a birthday party, arrived at the parsonage. We had a great time! The fellowship, the study, the tea and pumpkin bread: Everything was "spot on!" They brought some beautiful/fun birthday cards, home-made jelly, Belinda's favorite coffee cake from the Gurley Cafe AND Cadbury's chocolate AND.. "the" most gorgeous rose just picked from the rose bush that very morning!
Afterwards, Belinda gave them a tour of the parsonage. It was a great morning!
Cindy had to leave before the rest, but we did get a picture on the front step of those of us remaining.
You can see the family "birthday bear" on our dining room table. We also have it sing the birthday song to the birthday person.
Then Fed Ex delivered a gorgeous flower arrangement. Belinda's brother and his family sent this spray of autumnal flowers with a beautiful vase. It was a delightful surprise!
In the evening, the "Bad Girls of the Bible" Study Group surprised Belinda with birthday cards, presents and a chocolate cake! Yum, yum, yum! We had a great study and terrific fellowship!
Praise be to God for loving friends who take the time to celebrate the good times with you! It really was a blessed day!
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