My birthday was yesterday and the celebrations will continue for a few days and into next week. I wanted to save the greetings that I enjoyed yesterday on Facebook and Instagram.

From our son, Josh:

Happy Birthday, Mom!!!! I love you so much! Hoping you have a wonderful day! Already looking forward to our next adventure together!!

From our dil, Laura:

Happy birthday, Mom B! So thankful to God for you—who He created you to be, and for all the ways you reflect His love. Praying you know how deeply & dearly loved you are, today & always! I love you, I love you, I love you!

From our niece, Michelle and fam:

Happy Happy Birthday to you, dear Auntie E!! Love this fun memory of adventuring with you (even though we had to fight against being weather whiners) and love you dearly!! Hope you’re having a wonderful day full of reminders of how much you’re loved by so many, including the Anthonys!

From my friend, Heidi:

Happy Birthday Ellen! I’m so thankful for our friendship and so blessed to have you in my life all these years! We hold so many precious memories together and I pray for God’s continual blessings in your life! I love you my forever friend!

From my sister Vera:

Happiest of birthdays to my dear sister Ellen. You have always been there for me and I am so thankful that you always spur me on to love the Lord with all my heart. May the Lord pour out His abundant blessings on you throughout this new year.

Thank you, Vera, for the card that came in the mail yesterday, too.

From our niece, Jenna: That’s her in my arms many years ago…

Happy Birthday, Auntie Ellen!! We love you so very much! Have fun celebrating

All of our kids sent a video greeting to me early on my birthday. It was so fun to receive those.

Friends and family texted and what’s app’d me, too. I am so grateful for all the kind words and special greetings I received.

Now I look forward to what my 73rd year holds.

Thank you all for making my day!