Hey there friends, how are you doing this fine May morning? Not even the rain will damper my good mood this morning. Although, Iβm usually a morning person so my moods are fine, but today is an extra good day. Why? Well, glad you ask. May is a fantastic month and I have several reasons to prove that. May has the best temperatures, not too hot, not too cold; well there was that time, it SNOWED on Mothersβ Day, (really?) but we will not hold that against May, usually the temperatures are just perfect. The girls come home from college, for summer in May, in fact today is their last day, we are on our way to Ohio. Fantastic! May is also the month I began this blog, three years ago. Thank You Lord! May is Mothersβ Day and the Lord has blessed me with the best and my favorite mom is the world (of course I only have one, but who’s counting). She is definitely a keeper.

And then drum roll pleaseβ¦. itβs my birthday month! Wowza!

Plus, itβs the birthday of our first born and my youngest sister and a cousin and a nephew and I think there is an aunt in there too and the list goes on and on. For these reasons, Iβve come to the conclusion that May is a fantastic month. I hesitate on saying the best month, but itβs very, very close. And now I need you to help me celebrate this wonderful month, although Iβm not sure how weβre going to do that yet. But I will think of something, or even better share your favorites with me. What shall we do to celebrate? Shall weβ¦

Shall we go for walks together? Perhaps take a few photographs along our journey.
Shall we plant a kitchen garden? I think that sounds like fun
Perhaps a manicure and pedicure by a professional is in order?

How about we go shopping? Thrift shopping; we have to save money for the manicure and pedicure.
I think going for dinner at the Cheesecake Factory sounds wonderful

Perhaps we should take a trip to NYC and maybe take more photographs, while weβre there.

Shall we put those listening skills to practice? Perhaps listen to the kids, hear their heartbeat, what theyβre not saying…
Perhaps a Giveaway of my favorite things might be nice?
Shall we share the many, many, many blessings from the Lord? That sounds like a plan
Maybe I should threaten the kids into writing a post? Yep, it might take some cajoling, but I think it may be possible.

How do you celebrate your birthday? And you should, because birthdays are a gift from the Lord, cherish each year. I love to reflect and take stock of my life; re-evaluate my walk with the Lord, because this sets the precedence for every other relationship. What other occasions do you celebrate?

Letβs keep in touch; follow my Facebook page here or find me on Instagram here.J

40 responses to “DRUMROLL PLEASE….”
Fantastic ideas!! And Happy Birthday month!!
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Itβs gonna be a good one β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ Happy Mothersβ day, my sweet friend
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Sounds like you have a great month ahead of you! Hope your birthday is great also. Getting older my birthday is not really a big deal any more. I’m just thankful for every year God gives me. Enjoy your daughters’ visit. I look forward to you getting them to write a post.
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π π I’m hoping for a beautiful, sunny spring day, but in spite of the weather, I will bless the Lord for this day. Have a great and wonderful day
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Happy birthday and Happy Motherβs Day
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Thank you, π I am looking forward to both this month. May the Lord bless you
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Happy Birthday month to you and all your loved ones also congrats to starting and the success of your 3 year old blog. I love the starting a kitchen garden idea I would love to see how you do it.
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I will share π we are starting this week; will definitely share the before and after. May the Lord richly bless you
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Thank you
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You have so many great ideas for things to do. I hope you get to do all of them. Birthdays are special!
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yes, yes, they most certainly are special, each is a gift from the Lord Himself. We must make them special π π
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May is a tough month for me due to tornado weather. However, I’m in good spirits with you! Glad you’re having a stellar month.
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I pray that this month you experience the best of May, that you see the goodness and faithfulness of our great God. Have a wonderful day
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Happy birthday Brenda! I think it would be a lovely birthday gift for you to hear from your girls here on the blog π π
I’m for sharing the walks & photos, chatting to people on the trek.
Bless you,
Jennifer
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I absolutely talking to people along the way π Usually they share their life stories with me and I love it π Of course it may take some coaxing but they love their mama π π At least that’s what I tell them π Have a wonderful day
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Such an inspiring post and I agree we need to really enjoy our live and count the small things getting older is great but we are also blessed.
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Sorry for the tardiness of the response π when we count our blessings; name them one by one, then we can see the worst is actually not so bad, because we can trust the Almighty God
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Happy birthday!!! Happy blog anniversary!!! I would love to joint you in all your suggestions. Hug those beautiful girls, enjoy your cheesecake, and post pictures of your new thrift finds. π€
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thank you, I will certainly post a thrift haul π and I intend to make May, a great month because I know that depends on me. I can trust the Lord in spite of whatever circumstances may come my way and because of Who our great God is π Have wonderful day
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May sounds like a fantastic month for you! Happy birthday month! Happy have your girls home month! I’m completely down for some thrifting, lol. And some garden planting….just waiting for some warmer weather up this way! Your joy in this post is so very apparent, it brings me some extra joy today π Have a wonderful month and God Bless!
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P.S. Funny you should mention listening closer to your kids and hearing what isn’t being said…I have been working on that one myself lately π
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Yep, thatβs something I most certainly have to practice, because I am quick to give advice
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Itβs going to be great because itβs all depends on my actions and behaviors β€οΈ I pray you are getting some sleep my friend πππ½
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Happy Birthday! Your girls are beautiful π
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β€οΈ thank you, I think they are beautiful too ππ May the Lord richly bless you
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Happy Birthday my sister. Lord bless you during your special month with your family π
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Thank you π I appreciate the blessing. May the Lord bless you abundantly
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Yay!!! my friend! Happy of Happiest Birthdays to you!!! and Congrats on your blogging anniversary as well. Your daughters are beautiful women and they have a very cool and inspiring mother. I see May is filled with a lot of excitement for you.
Let’s see, I think a trip to New York and pics would be good. I love the cheesecake factory too, my favorite cheesecake from them is Chris’ Outrageous Cheesecake. I do wish you safe travels and look forward to seeing what you got cooked up for the month. Much Love =) β€οΈ
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π thank you Roshanda (a have a niece named Roshonda, spelt the very same way, a beautiful name for beautiful people) Iβve never tried Chrisβ Outrageous Cheesecake before, sounds interesting. May is going great, Iβve decided that and my attitude and behavior will reflect that ππ½πβ€οΈ pray for me
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Oh really? Wow! I never find too many people that have the same name as mine, let alone spelled the same way! That’s awesome! Yes, that cheesecake is good, it’s a mix of different things….lol, so Idk how you’d like that…it’s got a little brownie and some German chocolate up in there…lol. Yasss! Sis, you’re going to be just fine – greater he that’s in us, right? I know sometimes that’s better said than done…lol. I’m praying Sis, you GOT THIS!! β€οΈ
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π π All your comments bring a smile to my face, but this one is extra special. Thank you, you motivate me π May the Lord bless you abundantly
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You have a lot to celebrate in May. I pray that you have a lot more to celebrate before the year ends.
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Thank you and Iβll take that blessing β€οΈπ May the Lord bless you richly
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Amen.
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That’s a lot of birthdays! God bless you all!
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Yes π it is a special month right? ππ thank you, Ryan. May the Lord bless you
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Oh wow!! Happy birthday month!! πMay our Lord bless and keep you!! Have some cheesecake for me and enjoy shopping at the thrift store! I will be with you in spirit my friend!! πππ
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ππβ€οΈ thank you so very much Vivian. I love birthdays π° and of course I will have an extra slice of cheesecake just for you ππ π May the Lord richly bless you, my friend
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Yay!! With strawberries I hope or which ever you like, lol! ππππBlessings to you dear friend!!
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Strawberries are great and I love the tanginess against the sweet taste π Have a great day, my friend
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