Bliss.

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I loved him before we even met.

 

I prayed for him without knowing his name.

 

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And because I loved HIM I trusted He would grant what I prayed for.

 

A holy man to share my life with.

 

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So, yet another year I give thanks for answered prayers.

 

And for the life we share together.

 

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A wonderful life.

 

Not a perfect one.

 

For which I’m grateful.

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rum punch!

DEAR SON-IN-LAW,

(OF-WHICH-I’M-PROUD-TO-CALL-YOU!)

You have enriched our family
with warmth, charm and wit ..
Please don’t change, or rearrange
yourself one little bit!

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Your laughter spreads a happiness
to cheer the heart and home ..
Your friendly charming spirit is
quite simply all we’ve known!

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So, take pleasure in your birthday
as you celebrate the day ..
With family beside you
to bring  good times all the way!

Happy Birthday Son-in-law!

We love you and are counting our blessings as we celebrate your special day!!!

…especially as we take a moment to explain

(which may be either fact or fiction???)

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Cheers! x 27!

Daughter You Are a Blessing

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When you have a daughter

who makes you proud,

makes you laugh,

and, very often,

makes your day…

you know what joy is.

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When you have a daughter

who is a good person

with a gracious heart

and a gorgeous spirit…

you know what peace is.

When you have a daughter

whose beauty (inside and out)

is matched only

by her compassion for others…

you know what love is.

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