It's your birthday today. A day we normally celebrate with one of your favorite dishes - gumbo, lasagna or fried fish and a pecan pie just for you with a cookie cake to share. At some point in the evening you'd be doing silly dances in the kitchen with Dixie, your dog, and sticking something, probably the birthday candles, up your nose - yep, even at 27! But today's a little different. Today the celebration of one more year of your life is bigger than you or I could ever imagine. Today, when I tell you happy birthday I also tell God thank you - for giving me that chance!!
You've always been a smart guy, but there's one thing you'll never fully understand -just how much your family loves you. We'll never be able to put it into words, spend enough time to show you or do enough to demonstrate all the love we have for you. Still, I'll try my best to help you understand, even if just a portion of how much love is really there. There's so many people that admire your spirit, your passion and your courage. You're the bravest person I know, and one of the most passionate people this world will ever know. You're strong. You love without question. You have compassion beyond what many understand, and you never ever give up. You're my big brother, and I couldn't be any prouder to say that.
You've got 27 years of life behind you today, but so much more in-store for you still - much more than you know. So many wait for your life to touch theirs, and so many celebrate because, for them, you've already done that. I pray today, as we celebrate and give God all the glory for your life - you would know that you are loved and cherished, but most importantly - that you would know God's love. I pray you would see it in the faces of your family, that you would hear it in our words and that you would feel His presence with you always.
You're an amazing man - son, brother and friend - and I pray that God's biggest dreams would be fulfilled for you. Just know - though it may not always be easy you'll never be alone! God is always with you and your family is too!!
Love Your biggest fan :),
Rebecca
you little sis'
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As I was reading Sunday's post this one popped up thanks Rebecca you are a blessing...Happy Birthday Jonathan and may God continue to work in and thru you. May you be out of that hospital so soon that the doctor's and nurses will be amazed. We miss your sarcasam your goofiness but most of all your thoughtfulness and sincerety. You are touching more lives than you know. Praying for you now and always. Love you!
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH.BECAUSE HE HAS A PURPOSE FOR YOU JONATHAN.In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And He will direct your path.'HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONTHAN CONTINUE TO GET BETTER.YOUR CO-WORKER "KENDRA"
Hi Jonathan,
Happy Birthday!May God continue to bless you and keep you in his care.
We love you,
Peter & Maria
Happy Birthday Sunflower.
Happy birthday jonathan! You have no idea how much i look up to you. I love you!
Megan
You just don't know of how much you are missed here at work! We all wish you a very happy birthday and hopes that you continue to get better so that we can see your smiling faces and your off the wall remarks. We love and miss ou Jonathan. You are the talk of the town here. Hope that you like our b-day cards and gifts. Take care ol' friend. Much love and prayers to you and the family.
Dekoda
P.S. Rebecca Thank You for all your time to let us know of how he is doing. You are the best sister that any one could ever have. God bless you kido :0}
Happy Birthday Jonathan! May God continue to bless u and ur family. I also ask that he continues to renew all of your strength on a daily basis. Thank Him for you being a pillar of strength and a beacon of hope for so many amid your own situation.
My continued prayers,
LaShawn Brown
Happy Birthday Jonathan!!!!!
I remember two years ago we decorated your desk with race cars and the little army action figures! It's ok I won't tell people you played with the action figures :-). I am still praying for you and I truly miss you.
Happy Birthday Buddy hope to see you soon!
Love you,
Renita
Happy Birthday, Jonathan! I'm praying for you and your family :)
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