The Much Anticipated DAY!!!

*looks both ways* ?——-*sneaks up to the computer*??——- *flinches at the creaking door, afraid the Birthday Girl is coming to tell me to get off her blog* ???

—-Ahem—- Hi everyone, it’s Grace, and for fear she’ll catch me hacking into her blogosphere ? I am going to quickly CUT TO THE CHASE:

TODAY IS RACHEL’s BIRTHDAY!!!!

Some know her for the cards, letters, and text messages she faithfully sends out. Some know her as MC of the Spring100. Some know her as the one to go to when you need a batch of Chocolate chip cookies done in 8 minutes flat. Some know her for her ability to wire up a fix to any technological problem. Some know her for crazy energy levels and seeming ability do it all. Some know her for her exceptional customer service and marketing skills she lends to our family business. Some know her for the amount of emojis she uses in texts or blog posts?. Some know her for her crazy-good cooking skills (that’s a link to her cooking blog. Though life hasn’t allowed her to update it recently, there are tons of her EXCELLENT recipes there!!) Some know her for the fact that she doesn’t favor shopping, yet always manages to put together the perfect outfit!

I could go on and on, but it would take me all night! We are super-thankful for Rachel and all she contributes to the lives of those around her!!! We’ll keep her as long as she’ll stay. ???

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT WISHING RACHEL A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Nominated Miss East Texas 2019. ??*ahem* Okay, maybe not officially, but I’d nominate her! ;)

“The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.” Psalm 16:5-6

About Rachel

"Come now, and let us reason together," says the Lord, "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If you are willing and obedient you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword"; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Isaiah 1:18-20

32 thoughts on “The Much Anticipated DAY!!!

    1. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH, Kandace! ??? Happy BIRTHDAY to you too!! ??

      Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.-Ps 16:11

  1. The Johnson Team want to wish Rachel a very Happy Birthday! Grace, I’m so glad that you tapped into her blogosphere. We can all see her energy through her life in her blogs..She lives Christ! We have just “met” her through Spring 100 and absolutely adore her! May the Lord richly bless her day and continue to bless her throughout her life. She is a testimony to those she is around far and near. We thank God upon every remembrance of her! God Bless you, Rachel! Enjoy your Special Day!

    Love from the Johnson Team

    1. Thank you so much, Johnson Team! I have had a fabulous birthday! God has been so gracious and His mercies unending in my life. I am so unworthy of His amazing grace. ??? May my life be used for His glory! It’s been such a privilege to get t know you over the past months. Thank you for being such a blessing to me!! I’m thank the Lord for you all. ☺️

      “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lam 3:22-23

  2. Gorgeous pictures, Rachel!!! Praying today that you are showered with blessings upon blessings! You’ve blessed my life with “joy unspeakable” since the day you were born.:) You are so loved and enjoyed beyond words. Praying for your always and especially today:):):)
    Be blessed, happy and loved- Mom

    1. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH MOM!!!!!!!!!! ❤️? You make every single birthday and all the days inbetween so special!!

      “The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.”Lam 3:25

    1. Thank you for blessing me with your comment, Trisha! THANK YOU for the birthday wishes!! I have so enjoyed getting to know you through the blog.???

      Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.-Ps 145:3

    1. Happy Birthday JOY!!!!!!! ?? Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. ??

      The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.-Ps 145:9

  3. Happy, happy birthday!!!!!??? Hooray for blog hackers, that celebrate a person as special as Rachel!!!!

    1. Thank you sooooo much, Elisah!!! ?? You have helped make this the best birthday!!

      All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee.-Ps 145:10

  4. Wishing you a blessed and very Happy Birthday, Rachel!!??❤?☕?☕??? God bless you as only He can!!?
    Love from your sister in Christ,
    Jill

    “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.
    3He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
    4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
    5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
    6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”
    Psalm 23 ❤?

    1. Thank you a million times over, Jill!!! ?? I love Psalm 23. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” AMEN!!!! It is soooo true. ?

      O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.-Ps 34:9

  5. Happy, happy birthday, Rachel! ? You are a huge blessing to me. Thank you for your faithful encouragement in our Lord Jesus. I pray He showers His blessings on you in this coming year.

    Sarah

    1. Aw, thank you so so much Sarah! You’re are such a faithful friend and encourager. Super thankful for you! ?

      The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.-Ps 34:10

  6. Happy birthday Rachel!! Hope you have a fantastic year ahead! I’m so grateful for the constant encouragement I find through you and your blog!! ❤️

    1. Aw, thank you Elizabeth! It has been a beautiful day. ?? Praise the Lord, He is so faithfil to use me and my blog to encourage others. That is such a beautiful answer to my prayers!

      Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.- PS 115:1

    1. Elisabeth, Thank you sooo much! Such a fabulous day. ?? Thank you for encouraging me! May the Lord be glorified!

      “we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord.” Ps 115:18

  7. happy birthday, Rachel!

    God is love. Thankful for your example, encouragement and prayers over the years.

    Love,
    Rebekah and the Perkins family

    1. Thank you so much Rebekah and Family! ❤️ I am so blessed to be used to encourage and pray for you all over the years. God is faithful to allow our paths to cross! ?

      Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.-Ps 115:11

  8. Happy Birthday, Rachel!!! You have been a blessing to me and Gita for the past several weeks. The Lord bless you, and make His face to shine upon you, and may you enjoy your special day with your family in the light of the Lord.

    1. Thank you so much for the birthday blessings, Sheri! You and Gita have been such a huge inspiration to me. I am so thankful to have “met” you two!! ? It has been a blessed day in the Lord!!

      But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.-Ps 73:28

    1. Thank you so soooo much, Hannah!!!! ? My family made it a fabulous and exciting day!! Super special. ?

      Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.-Ps 73:24

  9. Happy Happy Happy Birthday to my beautiful sister in Christ/beautiful niece too ?. I am so incredibly blessed to know you and cherish our conversations via messenger (someday in person). Praying you had a super duper Birthday with lots of cake ? and ice cream ?and ice coffee ?. Praying you are having a wonderful time with your precious and beautiful siblings. Love you sweetie and for many more birthdays to come ♥️?♥️?♥️?♥️?♥️

    1. Barbara! Your friendship is such a sweet blessing. THANK YOU! Always thanking the Lord for you!! Day was filled with lots of cake and icecream and coffee.? It was PERFECT! ?

      When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.- Col 3:4

  10. Dear Rachel !

    HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!!
    Hoping you had a lovely birthday surrounded by your sweet family & friends !
    Wishing you a year full of abundant joy and hope every day gives you a reason to smile !

    Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

    1. THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH, Virginie!!! ?? So many reasons to smile on my birthday and every day. God is so good and merciful, isn’t He?! ? I am looking forward to the days ahead as I seek and serve Him!

      And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.- Col 3:17

  11. I’m a little late to see the news, but I wanted to be sure and add my “Happy Birthday to you!!” You are such a sweet, beautiful example to me through your posts and work for God’s glory, Rachel. Thank you. And may God draw you nearer and nearer during this coming year!

    1. Thank you so much!! Never too late. ❤️? Your comment blessed my day! All glory to the Lord. I am so thankful He has used my blog to encourage you and pray He continues to do so!! Looking forward to drawing nearer and nearer to Him day by day!! ??

      “Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.” Psalm 40:5

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