Nineteen years ago Anni, at almost two years old, was delighted to get a baby sister. Even though they are now in Canada, we can still open a few birthday gifts together.
Olivia is the first girl in our family to have a birthday without either parent present.
NOTE: As far as I know, I only missed Anni’s birthday one time because of a church conference in Southern Brazil. This is only the second time one of our girls have had a birthday when I was not present (67 out of 69 birthdays), and Deanna’s first time. This has been a priceless gift from God to our family. May God give us grace to enjoy this next season of our lives as much as (or even more than?) we have enjoyed this first season.
Happy Birthday Via, and hi to all. God bless you. We enjoy visiting with you on the rare occasions we get.
All the best,
Roger, Carol Thiessen and family.