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Happy, happy 48th!! Love this list. 11, 22, 26 and 40 resonate. And children are a gift! You are truly blessed. Thank you for sharing the good and no-so-good of it all.

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Happy belated birthday, Emily! Really enjoyed reading your list. And I'm amazed you could make all those appetizers with 3 little children around! Good for you!

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Happy Birthday!! I hope you had a wonderful celebration :)

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Happy birthday, Emily! This post was a gem. While you say no one asked for it, we all wanted and will treasure it 😄

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Happy 48th birthday ~ love the nuggets of wisdom you shared. Thank you.

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Happy Birthday!!! Grateful for your insights! My 47th birthday will be next month.

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Happy Birthday!

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Happy birthday Emily!

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Happy birthday, Emily! What a great list. And I agree with you: I feel less certain of my many convictions but more certain of a precious few as I grow into motherhood.

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Happy Birthday! Thanks for this gift ❤️

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Happy Birthday! Thank you for this list of beautiful reminders and for sharing your faith and wisdom throughout all of your writing - it’s such a blessing to your readers!

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I love this list. Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day and a lovely gathering!

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Have a wonderful birthday! 🥳

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I hope you have a wonderful bday! I am so grateful for the gift of your thoughts (and life!) I have 3 kids under 3 right now too :). 11,22,27, and 39 were special for me to hear/remember.

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Wishing you the MOST Happy Birthday, Emily!! Thanks for this list. You are a gift! Have a fabulous party!!

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Happy birthday! I rarely comment but your writing is a gift! Thank you for sharing it.

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