Yesterday was a blast. The excitement began two months ago when I asked Molly, Pam, Kathrena and Elizabeth to help me put together a special 65th birthday party for my wife, Theresa. Phone calls ensued to her best two friends from Albany, Oregon, to her two children and about 30 local people.
A couple weeks ago, I asked Theresa if we could go to an auction on her birthday. WE enjoy auctions! She slightly reluctantly said fine, "I'm not expecting anything special for my birthday." In the meantime, preparations were being made behind the scenes. Food planned for a light lunch (that turned out to be a gigantic feed.) Other arrangements made.
The night before the big day, I told her, "I can''t keep this lie going. We're not going to an auction." I told her we'd be going to Boise for a surprise. WE left at 11:30 a.m. Had a hamburger at Fuddruckers. Then to the airport. I dropped her off and told her to walk from the baggage claim to the receiving area and wait to see someone she knew.
15 minutes later, Sharon flew in from Albany. Theresa was so surprised - and excited. Ten minutes later, Cheryl came through the gates. Another great surprise. While this was going on, the four women were at the house preparing for the party.
WE stopped at a fast food place for the one traveler who hadn't eaten. WE mosied back to Nampa. Had to stall a little because we weren't supposed to be back til 2:30. Drove up to the house. All seemed normal. Theresa walked through the garage door into the house and she was met by about 30-35 greeting her with "Happy Birthday." One of the gang being Fletcher, her son who flew in from Denver. Tears of joy flowed from "T" and me. What a joyous time. Email greetings, cards, funny gifts supporting the theme "medicare."
Proverbs 31 tells us
Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
Then the following verses describe the love and ingenuity she displays as a hardworking, diversified business person. The chapter closes with
Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
“There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
Reward her for all she has done.
Mission initiated and hopefully continued for years to come.
A couple weeks ago, I asked Theresa if we could go to an auction on her birthday. WE enjoy auctions! She slightly reluctantly said fine, "I'm not expecting anything special for my birthday." In the meantime, preparations were being made behind the scenes. Food planned for a light lunch (that turned out to be a gigantic feed.) Other arrangements made.
The night before the big day, I told her, "I can''t keep this lie going. We're not going to an auction." I told her we'd be going to Boise for a surprise. WE left at 11:30 a.m. Had a hamburger at Fuddruckers. Then to the airport. I dropped her off and told her to walk from the baggage claim to the receiving area and wait to see someone she knew.
15 minutes later, Sharon flew in from Albany. Theresa was so surprised - and excited. Ten minutes later, Cheryl came through the gates. Another great surprise. While this was going on, the four women were at the house preparing for the party.
WE stopped at a fast food place for the one traveler who hadn't eaten. WE mosied back to Nampa. Had to stall a little because we weren't supposed to be back til 2:30. Drove up to the house. All seemed normal. Theresa walked through the garage door into the house and she was met by about 30-35 greeting her with "Happy Birthday." One of the gang being Fletcher, her son who flew in from Denver. Tears of joy flowed from "T" and me. What a joyous time. Email greetings, cards, funny gifts supporting the theme "medicare."
Proverbs 31 tells us
Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
Then the following verses describe the love and ingenuity she displays as a hardworking, diversified business person. The chapter closes with
Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
“There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
Reward her for all she has done.
Mission initiated and hopefully continued for years to come.
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