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Happy Birthday

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I officially joined the Balty family 15 1/2 years ago. I am grateful that we lived just a couple of miles from David’s parents the first year we were married. We ate Sunday lunch with them almost every week and often would be back there for a snack after church on Sunday night. It gave me an opportunity to get to know them. I have been blessed immeasurably.

David’s mom, Glenda, has a birthday tomorrow. For many special occasions of our lives, she has been with us. We can’t be there but I wish we could –especially this year.

Glenda was diagnosed with ovarian cancer this week. I ask that as you read this blog that you would ask God to give her a special day tomorrow and an extra measure of grace to face the challenges ahead.

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Anonymous said…
We are certainly praying for her and the family as you go through this time. I trust that she has a very special day.
November 29, 2007 at 6:36 PM
LindaJo49 said…
We will certainly be praying for her!
November 29, 2007 at 6:43 PM
jenny said…
Oh Amy, I am so sorry to read this...please tell her we will be praying.
November 30, 2007 at 12:53 AM
UL Cards Fan said…
AMY, As I was driving home from work tonight, I became tearful thinking about God's unending and undeserved grace in my life. Later I read your blog. It is no coincidence that as you were asking for grace for Glenda, God was speaking to me about His wonderful gift. I have just finished" ACTS 29 50 days of prayer" at church and I have learned so much about the power of prayer, especially coporate prayer. I have seen God's spirit move in some amazing ways. I am praying for your family and for a wonderful celebration for Glenda tomorrow. LINDA
November 30, 2007 at 6:36 PM
Twila G. said…
I'm sorry I didn't read this until late Friday. I'm so sad to hear this. I will definitely put Glenda on my prayer list!
December 1, 2007 at 1:19 AM
Sandi H said…
Amy,
I wil be praying for her and your entire family!
Sandi
December 1, 2007 at 12:17 PM
Kelli said…
I will be sure to say a pray for Glenda, Amy.
Thank you for visiting my blog and sharing your favorite hot drink with me. I love the Pumpkin Spice Latte too. YUM!

Kelli
December 2, 2007 at 12:11 PM
Unknown said…
I am so, so thankful for each of your prayers. Even if you read this and prayed but didn't comment so, thank-you. Glenda will go to a University Hospital today (Monday, Dec 3)to find out about treatment options.

Linda, I wondered where you were! I thought maybe U of L's season had you under! :-) You are so right about the corporate power of prayer! We are "new" to each other but when I had Seth I almost died, and I am certain God intervened because of the prayer --literally all over the world! Thanks for coming by again--I always appreciate your thougths!
December 3, 2007 at 7:39 AM
Anonymous said…
Amy, Please pass on my thoughts and praryers to Mrs. Balty. I have many sweet memories of the Balty family and thier kindness. Please tell the family hello.

Donna (Paul) Gerdts
December 3, 2007 at 9:23 AM
Unknown said…
I'll do that, Donna, thanks for writing.
December 3, 2007 at 11:24 AM
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