Thursday, April 28, 2022

Happy Birthday!

 


But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." ~Luke 18:16

Not a day goes by that I don't miss our granddaughters.  That's especially true when the distance between us keeps us from celebrating special occasions together.  Middle grand, Savannah, just marks her 8th birthday this past Wednesday.  She is growing up so fast!




The last birthday where we could all get together, before they moved out of state, was Savannah's 5th.  What a sweet time that was!





But I'm so happy to have these photos from my daughter, Sarah.  While they aren't a substitute for actually being there, they are most certainly better than nothing!

Do you think Savannah likes the books she receives from her Gammie and Papa?


I think she does!!!

So, Happy Birthday, precious princess!  May God bless you and keep you!

Amen!

49 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday to Savannah. May God bless her and her whole family; including you and your husband, Martha. May you always be happy.

    Best wishes always.

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  2. Happy birthday little one, you are just one day older than you was yesterday - yesterday you was seven, today you are eight. Enjoy every day of your life and keep in touch with nanny Martha and your 'bamps' (as we say in Wales.

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    1. Thank you, Brenda, for the birthday wishes for Savannah.
      Love and blessings!

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  3. A happy birthday to Savannah! Grandchildren grow up so fast!

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    1. All too fast, Glynn, that's for sure.
      Love and blessings!

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  4. Dearest Martha Jane,
    Happy belated Birthday to Savannah!
    Teaching her to read is the most precious thing in life.
    Yes, she looks very happy with her books.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. Savannah takes to books like a fish to water, Mariette. We are all so grateful for that!
      Love and blessings!

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  5. You are so right that pictures are better than nothing. I live in PA and my great-grands live in TN. I love seeing them in real life through the pictures. Happy birthday to Savannah!

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    1. It's not easy to be apart from the grands we love, Kathy, that's for sure. Hope you can see yours soon!
      Love and blessings!

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  6. Happy Birthday blessings to Savannah! Remembering my own childhood birthdays, books were always my favorite presents.

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    1. Mine, too, Myra. :) Yes, Savannah had a truly wonderful birthday.
      Love and blessings!

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  7. Yes, Martha, Savannah definitely loves those books! I hope she keeps that love of reading. :) Happy Birthday, Savannah! I'm sorry you can't be there in person, but I'm so glad your daughter is so faithful with sending you pics. Love and blessings to you!

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    1. I'm so glad Savannah has a love for reading, too, Trudy. Reminds me of myself at that age. I loved nothing better than a good book, and still do!
      Love and blessings!

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  8. The look on her face with those books is unmistakable joy!! I think she likes them - a lot!! xo

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    1. I have to agree with you 100%, Terri. So glad Savannah enjoys reading!
      Love and blessings!

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  9. Happy 8th birthday to Savannah! I think she loves her books. :) It's one of my favorite gifts to give (and receive!).

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    1. I'm right there with you, Lisa! Of all three girls, Savannah is the one who takes after her Gammie and her mother when it comes to reading.
      Love and blessings!

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  10. Feliz aniversário para essa linda princesa. Que Deus lhe conceda muitos anos de vida e muita saúde.

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    1. Thank you for your prayers, Luiz! Savannah is a blessing to all of us.
      Love and blessings!

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  11. Oh so precious! I know it hurts not to be able to be there in person, but seeing how happy she is with her gifts/books makes up for it! She certainly is growing up into a lovely young lady, like her big sister Virginia,her pretty Mother and also like her beautiful Gammie! (((hugs))) to you. And Happy Birthday to Savannah!

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    1. Thanks so much, Pamela, for your kind words about Savannah, and for wishing her a happy birthday. :) She truly enjoyed her birthday celebration, that's for sure. Maybe next year we can be there with them.
      Love and blessings!

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  12. I know it is hard to have your family far away. Two of our grandchildren
    live in Houston, (950 miles away). I have missed a lot of first events. The yearning to have them close never leaves; although, they are grown now. I get to see them two or three times a year. 😢 I hope you get to see yours soon. Hugs and love. May God soothe your heart

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    1. Two or three times a year to get together would be so welcome for us, too. We will see Virginia for most of June as she will be coming to stay with us. On the back end of the trip, we will stay a couple of days with the rest of the family. I do share your pain in living so far away from the grandchildren.
      Love and blessings!

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  13. Oh my goodness, that face when she holds the books! I recognize a book lover :)

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    1. I do, too, Marja! Savannah certainly takes after her Mom and her Gammie.
      Love and blessings!

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  14. A grandchild living so far away is tough. Missing out on so much due to world events makes it tougher. But I'm glad for you that you at least have the pictures and can see the enjoyment on her face.

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    1. The pictures are wonderful to have, Bill; it's almost like being there. Savannah loved her birthday party and the gifts she received. Can't wait to see Virginia and the whole gang in June!
      Love and blessings!

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  15. I think books make the greatest gifts; they just give us so much. We can escape to far away lands, solve mysteries, and bask within the words of others for hours.

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    1. I agree completely, J. D.! You are never bored if you have a book to keep you company.
      Love and blessings!

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  16. Happy Birthday to Savannah. 8 years old is a fun time of life for a birthday! It is so awesome that she loves books, takes after you there. What a wonderful thing! The photos are super sweet!

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    1. She does take after both her mother and me in the reading department, that's for sure, Cheryl. Virginia enjoys reading only when it's something about space and the universe - lol! However, she still enjoys being read to.
      Love and blessings!

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  17. Happy birthday to Savannah. Sorry you couldn't be there. Our son moved across the country in August and then again in March. Still far away. I was sad on his birthday a few days ago that we couln't be with him. Thankfully, people at work brought cookies and I had a sweet treat delivered that day.

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    1. Thanks for the birthday wishes for Savannah, Karen! I'm sorry your son has moved so far away from you, too. It's so difficult not living close to family and grandchildren. Can't wait to see them all in June!
      Love and blessings!

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  18. Happy birthday to Savannah. Reading will give her new windows to understand the world.

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    1. Yes, I'm so happy that Savannah enjoys reading, Crane. It does open our eyes to whole new worlds and experiences.
      Love and blessings!

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  19. What a blessing she is to you. Happy Birthday, Savannah! I know how you feel. The last birthday I spent with my daughter - now in her 40's - was age 13. She started going on Summer mission trips at 14 and her birthday is in June. At age 18, she moved to South Africa as a Missionary. She now resides in Nashville. I've yet to be with her on her birthday. I'm hoping to surprise her this year by showing up on her doorstep. The LORD willing.

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    1. Oh, wouldn't that be a lovely surprise for your daughter, Diane! I do hope that dream can be realized this year for you both. Savannah did have a marvelous birthday celebration.
      Love and blessings!

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  20. wonderful photos and wow isn't she growing up!

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    1. She certainly is growing up fast, Jean. Glad you enjoyed the photos!
      Love and blessings!

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  21. Lovely Martha. Comments on mobile, very hard on eyes, ipad no work on embedded as teeby screen .
    .. won't rattle on. If I could I'd pick you up and move you closer to your family. Do feel for you but as you say st least we can communicate by photo etc
    Thanks for sharing, and may God bless you and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
    Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X

    {Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

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    1. Yes, I'm so grateful to have photos, Shaz, especially as we live so far away from one another.
      Love and blessings!

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  22. Happy Belated Birthday to Savannah!

    She certainly is growing up into a lovely young lady!

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    1. Thank you, Veronica! Yes, Savannah is really growing up fast.
      Love and blessings!

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  23. Isn't it delightful to see our grandchildren turn into avid readers? I'm thrilled that all three of ours love books.

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    1. It is a wonderful thing, Nancy! I wish Virginia was more excited about reading just for fun, but at least she will read anything about space and the universe. Glad your grands enjoy books.
      Love and blessings!

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  24. Sweet pictures and words full of love. I hate missing the grandchildrens birthdays so we try to face time them when ever the come around. They usually remind their Dad to call us and of course you know how that makes us fee. Thanks Martha for sharing, it warmed my heart tonight.

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    1. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has to celebrate with a FaceTime call, Betty! We try to do a FaceTime with Sarah and the girls at least once a week. It's the next best thing to being there.
      Love and blessings!

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