4.26.2009

Her legacy.

Yesterday we had a surprise party for my mother-in-law, Marie's 80th birthday! A fun time was had by all! It brought her to tears. This is an amazing woman who raised 9 children whose names all start with the letter "L' (not to mention two sets of twins, one being my husband)! I wish I could tell you all of her good qualities.

Let me just tell you the verse that comes to mind when I think of her...

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13).

I should say, she lays down her life for her family. She's so generous and has made many sacrifices for them. Her priorities are in the right order!



And... if you know me, there is always a song.


Happy Birthday, Mom!
Love you,
Angie xoxo

5 comments:

southerninspiration said...

I LOVE that song...and how wonderful to have had Marie in your life to live it out in front of you. What a blessing. I can say that about my mil, too! It's a joy!

Suzanne

Lindsee said...

Oh, how fun and sweet does that look?! I absolutely love that verse and that song. What a sweet way to honor her. I love all the pictures, too!

Tonja said...

I know she was enjoying herself! 80 years! That's terrific!

Abba's Girl said...

What a wonderful tribute to her. Yes, we did have a little excitememnt. We had more rain yesterday in a shorter period of time than we did with Ike.

Love, Annette H

Kristen said...

Happy Birthday!!!
What a wonderful celebration!
Family is awesome! God is so good!

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