Still remember the first day we met. God brought us together and helped us to grow together through each of the challenges we faced, including your dying and death. Blessed and grateful for our twenty three years together and for the moments you still come close even now.

Pondering these words from St. Mother Teresa this morning, “Never let anything fill you with sorrow as to make you forget the joy of Christ risen.” Today, I celebrate your birthday with joy believing in your participation in the resurrection of and your new life with Jesus.

Happy birthday, JoAnn, my love and my heart. 🙏🏼💞🙏🏼