I remember when I first heard it.

I remember when I first heard him call her, “Babe.”

That’s when I knew…this boy loves our darling daughter.

(And yes, he did eventually proceed to become our son-in-law.)

This past Christmas I heard that sweet word, “Babe,” being spoken, yet once again.

Only this time it sounded ever-so-sweetly British; and so it was, that once again I knew… this girl loves our devoted son.

She’s our very own modern day, St. Joan of Arc – which she appropriately chose as her confirmation name!

(See, I told you – she is simply brilliant!)

In celebration of her ‘special day of birth,’  I do so verily hope it was full of love and happiness – especially since she has given so much love and happiness to each of us!

To this extent, it is with the greatest of affection, I send out across these cyber-waves a sincere wish that her days’ always be simply BRILLIANT (in every way!)

I can’t wait to share some cake with her – with God’s help & a grateful prayer – it will hopefully be VERY soon!

hugs n’ blessings (always) to a very brilliant lady…and her devoted babe!

“I am not afraid…I was born to do this.”  St. Joan of Arc

St. Joan of Arc – Patroness of Military members, most especially Service women. Her feast day is May 30th.

*Photo & Music credit: Featured Image – Unsplashed, Tammy Strot; St. Joan of Arc – Kristyn Brown; Music Video Youtube – Sonny & Cher.