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Maggie Long's avatar

Happy belated birthday Heather. That shoe cake is absolutely amazing. Hats off to the chef. Continued prayers for healing always.

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Jen Pollock Michel's avatar

This cracked me up. And I am the worst friend for forgetting your birthday. I will make it up to you very soon - and will bake whatever you want when I'm there. :)

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Nancy's avatar

You may be strict but you are also a wonderful storyteller! LOLZ, as the kids say. Belated happy birthday!

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Delores Wong's avatar

So glad that you had a wonderful birthday! That is an amazing cake, and you look marvelous in your matching sweater! Praying for those white cells to cooperate, and wanted to share this meditation from Henri Nouwen with you:

“ Hope at All Times

It is central in the biblical tradition that God’s love for his people should not be forgotten. It should remain with us in the present. When everything is dark, when we are surrounded by despairing voices, when we do not see any exits, then we can find salvation in a remembered love, a love that is not simply a wistful recollection of a bygone past but a living force that sustains us in the present. Through memory, love transcends the limits of time and offers hope at any moment of our lives.”

Praying that you feel that “living source” every minute and hour of every day and the LOVE that transcends the limits of time!

Love you! 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

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Stephanie Hunt's avatar

That CAKE!!! Hope you had a magical birthday. Prayers and benchpresses continue.

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Dea Moffitt's avatar

So Dave has a strict wife - that story made me laugh out loud!!! I don't think I've heard that one 😂😂

Tell Diane that cake is incredible!! Love the picture of you and the cake - you look beautiful as usual! Love Mom M

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Kim Snipes's avatar

Heather, I love this story!! You look amazing! I'm so proud of you. Keeping you in my daily prayers.

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Natalie Torp's avatar

Happy birthday Aunt Heather!! The cake is beautiful!! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!!

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Regina Barnhill's avatar

Happy sunshine yellow Birthday, Heather! The German to English translations made me chuckle and your cake is so awesome and fun. What a wonderful post with such great reminders. Continued prayers for you!

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Isaac Morales, O.P.'s avatar

How is this the first time I've heard about your strictness?

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