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Happy Birthday

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.

Comments

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.
LindaJo49 said…
We will certainly be praying for her!
jenny said…
Oh Amy, I am so sorry to read this...please tell her we will be praying.
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
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!
Sandi H said…
Amy,
I wil be praying for her and your entire family!
Sandi
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
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!
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
Unknown said…
I'll do that, Donna, thanks for writing.

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