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Oh wow, you guys, I have a really hard time believing I am lucky blessed enough to be here again… on the 16th of July… CELEBRATING RACHEL’S BIRTHDAY!!!!! It’s that one day of the year that I (Grace) am allowed to pop in and relieve a bit of the blogging responsibilities here at Shiloh!!!
It’s Rachel’s birthday today and we are so thankful for all she does (we’d love her regardless, of course, but the fact that she does a lot and isn’t lazy makes it a leeeeetle bit easier ;)). The meals, website maintenance, photography, crazy mopping skills, express dish-washing abilities, cupcakes, titan-like grocery shopping runs, ability to coordinate events that last an entire seasons (re: Spring100), willingness to jump in and pull you through the last mile when you’re too tired to go it alone, AND MORE (I’d keep going, but we’ll [Lord-allowing] be up with the sun to start the day off with a Birthday Coffee Date — YAY)!!!
So for the 2018 Birthday Season Rachel has started an acrostic theme, which I will carry on…. BUT I want you to participate too!!! If you feel so creatively inclined, create your own acrostic for R-A-C-H-E-L based on what you’ve learned about her so far, then leave it in the comments below!! Participation in the acrostic challenge is NOT mandatory, but I have to say that COMMENTING WITH A HAPPY BIRTHDAY IS!!!! Happy Birthday, Rachel!! We are really, truly, seriously thankful for the way the Lord has worked through your life; to redeem it and make it capable of blessing so many!!!
R: Resilient
A: Adaptive
C: Cheerful
H: Habitual
E: Energetic
L: Likeable
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”
Psalm 37:23-26
Happy, happy birthday, Rachel!!!!! Thank you, Grace, for hijacking the blog to celebrate how special Rachel is!!!
Thank you so much, Elisha! ?? You’re such a sweet encouragement. ☺️??
“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.”
Psalms 73:28
Happy, happy birthday! ??? I love this post! Thank you, Grace.
Rachel, I pray the Lord’s richest blessings on you. You are an amazing friend!
Radiant
Amazing
Cheerful
Encouraging
Loved Jesus
Happy Birthday, Rachel!!!!
Oops. I left off the H.?
Happy
Thank you so very much, Sarah!!! ?? Your friendship has been a sweet blessing these past years. Looking forward to seeking the Lord together in the days ahead! ❤️☺️
“The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.”
Psalms 147:11
Happy Birthday Rachel!!
Have a beautiful, blessed day and wonderful year.??????
Ah, loved your birthday comment Hannah!! ?? Thank you for making my birthday extra sweet with it!!
“Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.”
Psalms 63:3-4
Amen. I do marvel at how the LORD has made you capable of blessing so many…and getting so much done in a day’s time!? Happy birthday wishes!!!???
Love,
Micah
R-Responsible
A-Adorable ?
C-Capable
H-Helpful
E-Encouraging
L-Longsuffereing
???? Thank you, Micah!! Truly humbled by God’s mercy and goodness in my life!!! ??
“My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.”Psalms 63:8
Happy Birthday, Rachel!! Hope your day is amazing + full of blessings from Jesus!
Thank you so much, Chelsy!! ??? God truly is good!!
“My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:”Psalms 63:5
Happy only time of the year we do not share the same age day!!
Wishing you the happiest of birthdays!!
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it
Happy only day that your younger than me to YOU, Kandace!! ??? Aka, happy almost birthday!!! ☺️??
Thank you so much, Kandace!! God has been so faithful to bring me to 29!! Can’t wait to see how far He takes me in the days ahead. He is truly faithful!! ??☺️?
“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
Psalms 63:7
Happiest of birthdays, friend!
From the encouraging blog posts, the uplifting emails, the heartfelt cards and the faithful prayers—I am beyond grateful for your friendship and example!!
So excited to see what the Lord has in store for you this year as you continue seeking Him and serving your family, neighbors, working diligently on your business (and new business ventures!!) and reaching out to all those who the Lord places in your path!!!
R: Reflective
A: Amazing
C: Caring
H: Happy
E: Edifying
L: Lovely
Gorgeous portraits as always! You have such a brilliant smile and beautiful eyes! Keep on shining your light to the lost and encouraging the saints with your contagious love for the Lord and His Word!!
Blessings!!
Leah
Leah, how humbling your comment is! ?Thank you for the birthday note/blessing! I’m thanking the Lord for using me and for YOUR friendship. ☺️? Looking forward to many more years of friendship and seeing all the goodness the Lord has in store for both of us in the days ahead as we set our hearts on seeking Him! He has been and will continue to be truly faithful!! ?
“The Lord is good unto them that wait for HIM, to the soul that seeketh HIM.”
Lamentations 3:25
Hope you’ve had a wonderful birthday, Rachel!
R – Radiant
A – Artistic
C – Christ-like
H – Heartfelt
E – Encouraging
L – Lively
It’s been a fabulous day, Hannah!! ☺️ Thank you so much for adding to the sweetness with your birthday comment!! ? The Lord truly is gracious. ?
“Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.”Psalms 32:11
Happy Birthday, Rachel!!!
I hope you have had a wonderful day, and may God bless you with the best year yet!! =) <3
Radiant
Amazing
Cheerful
Happy
Encouraging
Lovely
??? Annie, thank you for making my day with your comment! You’ve been a beautiful blogging encouragement and I’m thankful for you!! ?
“I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Psalms 34:1
Happy birthday dear Rachel! Praying this new year is overflowing with joyful blessings. “Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear.” -Psalm 10:17
Thank you, Sarah! ☺️
“For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.” Ps 92:4
Happy Happy Happy Birthday to You beautiful Rachel ????❤️????. You have blessed my life by being in it ❤️
R – Remarkable
A – Always there for me
C – Caring
H – Honorable
E – Excellent
L – Loveable
Praying that God will Always Keep You Happy and Healthy and as ADORABLE as you are forever and longer ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
?☺️ Thank you so so so much, Barbara! So blessed to have you as a sweet friend, sister in Christ, and adopted aunt! ?? Super thankful for you!
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.-Ps 140:13
Happy belated birthday!! Great photo’s.
Thank you so much, Sharon! ?
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.-Ps 143:10