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Michele Sharon's avatar

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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Caroline Kurtz's avatar

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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Eliza Jane Filion's avatar

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

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Ann Marie Heasley's avatar

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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Holly's avatar

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

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Father John Paul's avatar

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

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Mrs. Guardino's avatar

Happy Birthday!

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Lisa Suit's avatar

Happy birthday Emily!

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Margaret R's avatar

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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Anne Hill's avatar

Happy Birthday! Thanks for this gift ❤️

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Morgan's avatar

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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Anne Bruneel's avatar

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

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Amy K's avatar

Have a wonderful birthday! 🥳

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Patricia Ann's avatar

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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Michelle M's avatar

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

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Julia  Wright's avatar

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

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