Welcome to July 16th, everyone!!!! If you are a regular here at the blog you will know what this means….. but if you are new, I (Grace) am happy to fill you in on the fact that…..
TODAY IS RACHEL’S BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Most of you know her as the MC, coordinator, and overall initiator of Spring 100. Some of you may also know that she is an incredible photographer, business manager, cook, mind reader, and correspondent! She rarely lets a text message slip without an encouraging response, finds time to send 276 cards and letters per month (a slight exaggeration, but nonetheless the number is high!!!), and treats customers like best friends! She does all of this and makes dinner every night for a crew of 13+, sometimes dessert (click here for an example of some of the delicacies we are perpetually spoiled by… and maybe part of the reason Spring100 exists ;)), and cleans house in between! She leaves even her family asking “how does she do it all??”.
God’s grace shines through Rachel as He enables her to contribute so much to every aspect of life around her! She is way better at sprinkling emoji’s throughout a blog post than I am, so I’m not going to try and compete, but I’ll definitely use the party horn because today is worth celebrating!!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
BEFORE YOU LEAVE I HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR YOU!! I am going to list 2 true facts, and 1 false fact about Rachel. Comment below with your guess on which fact is FALSE + a “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” for Rachel! (Rachel will respond and let you know if you are right or not ;))
Which of these facts about Rachel is false?
- Going grocery shopping makes Rachel almost as excited as going on vacation.
- Rachel likes to use a little essential oil to condition her hair.
- Rachel is usually the first one to wake up on Christmas Day.
Whether you leave your guess or not, don’t leave without wishing RACHEL A HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN THE COMMENTS BELOW!!
“But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.” Psalm 37:39-40
Yay! Happy Birthday, Rachel!!! <3
Have a wonderful, special day!
Thank you so much, Lydia! 💛☺️
“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.” Psalm 145:3
Happy birthday, Rachel, and blessings!
(I think nr. 2 is false:))
Haha, Correct Anne!! #2 is false.😝
Thank you so much! Blessed by your birthday blessings.☺️❤️
I’m going to guess that she isn’t the first to get up on Christmas morning because she stayed up late to prepare things for others and is a bit tired the next morning so she sleeps in a bit, but not too long because she is excited about what she has prepared for others! Rachel, you are an incredible person because she have a great love for the LORD and for people as well. You are loved by the LORD and by those you touch in your life. Thank you for ministering to the J girls in VA. You are a blessing! Keep growing in the grace and knowledge of our LORD and SAVIOR Jesus Christ!
🙈🙈🙈 I am the first up on Christmas morning! Something about Christmas and birthdays…. I just can’t sleep a wink.😉💕
Yvonne, thank you and all your girls for being a blessing in my life. God is good to give me lovely friendships like yours!!🙏🏼💛☺️
“The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.”Ps 145:9
Happy Birthday from the J girls!!!!!
THANK YOU GIRLS!!!!!!!!!😃🎉
“All thy works shall praise Thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless Thee.”Psalm 145:10
Happy birthday, Miss Rachel!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!
I’m guessing that #2 is false. :)
Also, we just got our Spring100 tshirts!!! Thank you so much! I love the color of mine. :)
🎉😃🎉😃 Such a daymaker to hear they made it!!!! 🤗💕
Thank you so so much, Leona!! It was a lovely blessing to receive your birthday wishes. 😁💝
Right on guessing #2!! 😅
“O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.” Ps 98:1
I’m guessing #3 is false! I know for a fact that Rachel isn’t an early bird! 😉😂 I could be wrong, though… Sometimes the Christmas season changes people! 🤣🤪
Either way, a VERY happy, HaPpY, HAPPY birthday to Rachel!!!!!! Thank you for being such a blessing to me, and sooooooo many others! With much love, Anna. 💕💖🎉🎊🎈🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎁🎁🎁🎁
We better rephrase this, I am not an early bird compared to YOU!!🤪😂💛 Well, #3 is actually very true. 😉
Thank you so much, Anna! You blessed my birthday in so many fun ways.🥳 I am so thankful to have you as a new and sweet friend!! 💝
“I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.” Ps 16:7
Happy Birthday, Rachel!! I hope you have a fabulous + special day :D And may the Lord bless and keep you!
And…I have absolutely no clue about which is true or false, so I’ll guess the 2nd one is false :)
VERY GOOD GUESS!!!! You are correct. 😅 I am not a fan of essential oils!!! 👀🙈
Thank you so so much for your birthday comment, Rachel!!🎉😁 Best birthday yet and a truly special day.💛☺️ The Lord is so gracious and I am humbled!!
“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
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL!!🎉🎉🎉
I’m guessing that #3 is false!
THANK YOOOOOOU, Abigail!!! 😁💝 Your comment blessed my day!!
#3 is actually correct! I am usually the first one up Christmas morning.😉💕 #2 is completely false!😝
“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.” Ps 63:7
Happy Birthday Rachel!
I’m thinking Number #3 is false.
Hope J
Happy happy happy Birthday Rachel!!!!❤️🥳👏🏻
Hope this one is the best yet!!!
🥳THANK YOU RUUUUUUUTH!!!!!! 🎉😁 You helped make my birthday a truly blessed day. So blessed by you!
“O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.”Ps 104:24
THANK YOU SO MUCH, Hope!! What a blessing to hear from you.🤗💕 It was a HAPPY DAY!
😉 #3 is actually very true!
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.” Ps 68:16
Happy birthday Rachel! I hope you have a blessed day! I hope to meet you one day!How old did you turn? You are so sweet! May God bless you. Your friend, Elizabeth
Thank you so much for your sweet birthday comment, Elizabeth! The Lord truly blessed my birthday and I feel tremendously humbled by His goodness and your sweet comment.💕🙏🏼 THANKful to have you as a sweet friend!!🤗
“Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.” Ps 104:1
I think the third option being the first to wake up on Christmas Day is wrong!
I hope you have the happiest of birthdays, Rachel! 🎂🎈🎉 I’m going to guess #3 since you’re more of a night owl than a morning person.
It was the happiest to date and most blessed! Thank you so much, Hannah.🎉😁 Your sweet birthday note made my day!💕 Hehe, #3 is actually true even though I am a night owl!😉 #2 is false. I don’t love essential oils too much… especially in my hair! 🤪
“Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.”Ps 135:3
Happy Birthday to you, Rachel!!!! Wishing you a very memorable and special day being celebrated by your family and friends!!!
I’m going to guess on the challenge… :) I think that #3 is false, but I could be wrong. I’m pretty sure #1 is true! ;)
Thank you, Bethany!!💛💛💛 God is so good and has blessed my day in so many memorable and special ways.🙏🏼💝
#3 & #1 are actually completely true! #2 is false. The only thing that goes into my hair is suave shampoo. NO conditioner and definitely NO essential oil!🙅🏼♀️😝
“O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” Ps 25:1
Happy happy birthday, Rachel! 🎉 I am so grateful for your love for Jesus! You are an encouragement to me. I hope you have an amazing day and that the Lord gives you a special blessing as you begin this new year.
My guess is 1 and 3 are correct and 2 is wrong. 😊
Sarah
Thank you so much, Sarah!!! ❤️🎉 My day was truly amazing. THANK YOU for your birthday joy and friendship!! ☺️☺️☺️
Good guess! You know me well.😉 Not a huge fan of essential oil!🤪
“Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength” Ps 26:4
Happy Birthday Rachel! May the Lord bless you as you conitinue to bless Him in all that you do. Thank you for hosting the Spring 100. I have thoughoughly enjoyed it. May this day and year be another blessing from the Lord as you serve him another year in life.
“Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:4-5
Happy Birthday!!! 🎂
Alyssa!! I have been so blessed by your participation and encouragement in the Spring100!! THANK YOU for also blessing me with your kindness on my birthday. ☺️❤️ God is so gracious and the Satisfier of our souls!! Rejoicing in His goodness! 🎈🎈🎈
“The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.” Psalm 145:15-16
Happy Birthday Rachel!!
You have been a great encouragement to me and a godly example in the Christian walk.
May the Lord bless you as you live for Him.
Amanda Martin
Aw, praise the Lord!! He is so faithful. Amanda, what a blessing and encouragement your comments are! Thank you.❤️ It was a truly happy birthday!! ☺️❤️
“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
Happy Birthday Rachel! You and your family are a huge blessing to me!
I am going to guess that number one is wrong, as what is more exciting than going on vacation? And since I know you have a servants heart, you are the first one up Christmas morning to prepare a delicious breakfast for your family. And since you have beautiful hair, you must use a secret!
Have a blessed day!!!
Love, Linda
Linda, you are a HUGE blessing to ME and my family!! So glad to have you as our adopted sister and friend.🤗💕 Thank you for the birthday wishes!!🥳
Haha, #1 is actually true.😉 I LOVE GROCERY SHOPPING!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉 #2 is false.😂 The only hair secret I have is don’t over wash and never add essential oil.😉🙅🏼♀️💕
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”Ps 12:2
Happy birthday, Rachel! I was inspired to hear how you faithfully serve the Lord in so many ways! Thanks for all you do for Spring100!
Aw, thank you Kaitlyn! The Lord is so faithful and I am so grateful for the grace He gives me to do that which He has called me too! 💛☺️ Thank you for your beautiful encouragement.🙏🏼 You’ve blessed me!!
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL!!!! Thanks you for always being such an encouragement to everyone!
I hope this is your best birthday yet and in the year ahead you would continue to grow closer to to God and to grow in the Grace and Knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! :D I’m going to guess that #3 is false just because from what I’ve read about you it seems like that would be the most likely one. XD Hope you had a super blessed day! :) ~Caroline Flournoy
Caroline! You always bless me with your sweet notes of encouragement. Thank you for your birthday blessings! This birthday was truly the best yet and so super blessed.😃 God is good and I look forward to growing closer to Him day by day!!🤗💕
Haha, I am not an early riser EXCEPT on Christmas morning.😉 #3 is true and #2 is false!🤷🏼♀️
“I will love thee, O Lord, my strength.” Ps 18:1
Happy Birthday Rachel!!!!!🎉🎉🎁
I’m guessing #3
Thank you LUCY!!!!!!!!!!🎈😁🎉 #3 is true but #2 is completley false.😉
“As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.” Ps 18:30
Happy Birthday, Rachel!!!!!!🎉 I hope your day was filled with many, MANY special moments!!! May our Father richly bless your new year and guide your steps as you live for Him! Thank you so much for the ways you have encouraged me on the journey, as a friend and sister in Christ!!❤️ Here’s a big birthday hug!!😊
Love in Christ,
~Martha Joy
Oh, and P.S. Hmmm, my guess is…maybe number one is false??? It’ll be fun to know!😉
Thank you, Martha Joy! 🤗💕 It is a true honor and tremendous blessing to be able to encourage each other in the Lord, isn’t it?! Thankful for your friendship and birthday blessings! Our God is faithful. Looking forward to the days ahead seeking serving Him! 🙏🏼💝
Birthday hug received across the miles.😉
P.S. #1 is actually very true! I LOOOOOVE love love grocery shopping🙈😋. #2 is completely false!😉 I’m not a huge fan of essential oil… 😅
“Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.”Ps 18:35-36
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL!!! I hope you have a fantastic day!! Thanks for all you do to make Spring 100 happen!
I was GOING to guess that #3 was false, but seeing the other comments I see that would have been a wrong guess… hahaha!
Thank you so much, Sarah!! 😁💛🎉 It was a fantastic birthday. And a huge blessing have you and your mom + sisters part of this year’s challenge!! 💗
“O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.”Psalms 90:14
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you had a great day 🤠🤠🤠
Happy, happy birthday, my dear friend and sister in the Lord!!! 😊❤️ What beautiful pictures of you!!!
I’ve been sick for several days, and since l was exposed to friends that tested positive for COVID, I got tested and am in quarantine awaiting the results! Then, 3 days ago my computer mouse broke. Just today l remembered l have a Smartphone, and can access my emails! Duh! So, this is a first for me. 😁 I have icons! Yay!
I’m going to guess that #2 is false? You have thick hair, so a “little bit of essential oil” isn’t going to be much of a conditioner! LOL.
SHERI!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I was just thinking about you this morning. SO good to hear from and what a blessing your sweet birthday comment is to me!! THANK YOU.🤗💝
Oh no!! I am praying for your speedy recovery and that test comes back negative for covid. SO thankful you had a lightbulb moment with your smartphone! 😉 Ah, the blessings of technology!! Praise the Lord! 😁💖
You are correct! #2 is false. Good guess!! 😋
“The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy.”Psalm 147:11
Thanks so much, Rachel! The Lord bless you for reaching out with your love and encouragement!
Aww, Sheri! I’m sorry you haven’t been feeling well! I’ll be praying that you start feeling well very soon (!!!), And that the tests come up negative!
I’m just now getting over a severe headache and nausea, and am very glad to finally be back on my feet! 😅😂 So, at least you weren’t alone on feeling poorly! 🤗💖
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
I’m so glad you are feeling better, Anna! Even slight sinus headaches are difficult to endure, much less the kind that you were struggling with!
I should be hearing back from the health clinic by Wednesday, the 22nd, or so. Hopefully sooner! I’m improving almost daily. God is so good! Thanks for your sweet words!
I hope you keep feeling better, Sheri! I’ll be praying! 💖
I feel 100% better now, as if I were never “sick”…. My current fear is that they keep happening! 😅 I’ll find out soon enough what’s causing these, though, and I’ll be grateful for that! 🙏🏻💗
Amen! I’m praying for your results! 🥰🙏
Thank you! I’m about 95% sure I know what it is, but we’ll see!!! 😂
Happy Birthday Rachel 👏🏻🎈🎉🎁🎊🎂. Thank you for just being you ♥️ And always being there for me 🥰
Thank you!!!🤗💖 Your friendship has blessed me!!!!!!! Over and over again. Thank you for being a wonderful aunt, friend, and sister in Christ!!!!
“Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:”
Psalms 146:5