What a Mother's Day Gift ...Blessing!

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   Faith Reaperposted 11 years ago

   
   I just arrived home after spending the day at my daughter's home and could not wait to share the wonderful news that I am going to be blessed with another grandbaby, except this time instead of my son becoming a daddy to a fourth child ... my daughter is going to be a Momma for the first time!  Now, that is a Mother's Day blessing (the baby is six weeks, so maybe a New Year's baby or early Christmas blessing ).

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      AliciaCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      This is such wonderful news, Faith, especially on Mother's Day! What a great way to celebrate the occasion. Congratulations to you and your daughter!

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         Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you so much dear Alicia!  I do not know of a better gift on this Mother's Day and for my daughter too, who is a Momma this day too.

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         Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Oh, wonder why it is posting the photo again!

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      FlourishAnywayposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Now that's a Mother's Day!  What terrific news!  Congratulations to your entire family.  Your Christmas season should be very exciting as you wait for your little GrandFaith.

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         Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         HI EVERYONE,
         
         Oh, God bless you all!  Than you for sharing in my joy here. MY GOODNESS looks like the baby is multiplying here with the card photo!!! EVERYONE, there is only ONE baby, and I do not know what I have done with the multiplying photo LOL.  We have a long wait and many months of praying ahead. Whatever God's plan is, is His plan.  Thank you all for understanding my joy in being a grandmother once again.  You are all the best!  HubPages is such a loving community.

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      bravewarriorposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations, Faith! What a wonderful Mothers Day gift for you and your daughter!

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         Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Okay, I think I am figuring out how this forum is working now LOL.  This must be the first forum I have done since the new formatting.  Please forgive me. 
         
         Dear Sha, You're the best. I posted something down the line here in a grouping and now I have figured out how this forum works individually with the quotes ...  Wonderful indeed!  (((Hugs)))

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      The Examiner-1posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulattions Faith. Your Mother's Day was really a Blessed one.

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         Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         @  Dear Sha (bravewarrior) ... Wonderful indeed!
         
         @ Dear Beth38 ...Exciting for sure!
         
         @ Dear Vellur ... Awesome and beyond!
         
         @ Dear Ms. Dora ...Thank you for the blessing upon blessing!  God bless you.
         
         @ Dear Writer Fox ... Bless you for sharing in my joy!
         
         @ Dear Jodah ...Thank you so much!
         
         @ Dear Examiner-1 ... Yes, it was truly a blessed day, this Mother's Day!  Bless you.
         
         I appreciate each and everyone of you more than you know.  God bless you all.  Hugs and much love to all here.

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      Dana Tateposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That is a blessing faithreaper, congratulations.

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      Jackie Lynnleyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Ah; you know besides you, no one is more pleased than me. This is going to mean so many great things for you!! What is the due date? A Christmas baby? Doesn't matter it will be a blessing I know!

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         Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Dear Jackie,
         
         Thank you sweet friend.  Yes, now my other grands will have a cousin, and this little one will automatically have three cousins. I realized too that my son is going to be an uncle now LOL. I know he is a wonderful daddy already, and now he will be called uncle too ... so fun!  The due date is far off, January 3rd, being the baby is only six weeks right now, and my daughter wanted to surprise us early, and what a wonderful surprise it was on Mother's Day. So, as we know, could come two weeks early or two weeks later than that date. Well, we know they will arrive when they are ready for sure! It would be sweet to have a Christmas baby, but it does not matter when, as you say, she or he will be a blessing to all.  Whatever God's plans are ... we know this.  I know you will pray for this child. He or she can never have too many Aunts!  : )   Hugs

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      Genna Eastposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations, dear Faith!  Such wonderful news!  Hugs to you are your wonderful family. :-)

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         Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Hi Dear Genna,
         
         Thank you so much for sharing in my joy!  Hugs and much love to you and yours too : )

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      AnnaCiaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Enjoy every moment.  Congratulations!!!

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         Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Yes ... I plan to do just that! Thank you so much, AnnaCia

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   Aime Fposted 11 years ago

   Congratulations! It will be wonderful to see your daughter become a mother. Wishing her a happy and healthy pregnancy!

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      Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you so much, Aime F.  Yes, my son, who is five years younger than she is, already blessed me with three grandchildren.  It is her time now! Grandchildren are such a special blessing.

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   Sparkleaposted 11 years ago

   Oh, Faith, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you, this is the greatest gift ever!  LOVE the picture!
   Happy Mother's Day to you, and you SO deserve this happiness.  Hope you are getting rest...you will need it after the baby comes. 
   God bless you so very much Faith!
   First born for your daughter!  I still remember the way I felt when I was pregnant for my first born...there is no way to describe the feeling!
   Love Sparklea

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      Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, Sparklea,
      
      Yes, it is an exciting time for sure and what a surprise Mother's Day gift/blessing.  Oh, we have a long time to get plenty of rest as the baby is not due until around the New Year or maybe late December. That would be wonderful Christmas blessing for sure.  I know.. she is my firstborn, and I will never forget how I felt too, and you are so right about not being able to describe such.  I do not know how two pictures showed up here lol.
      
      Happy Mother's Day, sweet friend.
      
      God bless and much love,
      
      Faith Reaper

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         Lord De Crossposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Happy for the good news! Amy is all grown up now! What a blessing for all of you! Keep us posted!

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            Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, she sure is ... a Momma now too on Mother's Day! Thank you for sharing in my joy, Lord.  Blessings always

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   Shyron E Shenkoposted 11 years ago

   Faith, I am sitting here with a grin from ear to ear.  I am so excited for you. I know you must have had the most exciting Mother's Day. What Joy!!!
   Blessings,
   Shyron

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      Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Dear Shyron, Yes, a most exciting one indeed! Thank you for sharing in my joy. I am too excited to even go to sleep thinking about that precious little blessing from above and wondering about his or her little sweet personality to be. All of my grandchildren are so precious and each one so beautifully unique that I am always so overwhelmed at how much each one has blessed my life with joy beyond anything that I could have ever imagined. Rejoice! Hugs and much love to you always dear one

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   vocalcoachposted 11 years ago

   A big congratulations to you Faith.  Your little girl is going to be a mother for the first time.  How wonderful!  I am so very happy for you.  This truly is the very best Mothers Day gift of all. ~ Love, Audrey

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      Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you so much, dear Audrey,
      
      Yes, truly is the best of all and to find out my firstborn baby is carrying her firstborn baby on Mother's Day is truly a double blessing.  Thank you so much for sharing in my joy.  Hugs and love to you and yours. I hope you had a wonderful day as well!

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   btrbellposted 11 years ago

   Congratulations! So happy and excited for all of you! A beautiful blessing! Happy Mother's Day to you and Amy!

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      Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Dear Randi,
      
      Yes, a beautiful blessing like no other!  Thank you so much for sharing in our joy.  I know you know of such joy too. It is an exciting time and a lot of time to wait patiently and pray for his or her safe arrival close to Christmas or New Year's baby ... January 3rd.  Well, we know they arrive when they are ready.  Happy Mother's Day to you and your blessings in your life.

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   sparkleyfingerposted 11 years ago

   Congratulations! Such great news! Gorgeous card as well- such a nice idea.

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      Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hello sparkleyfinger,
      
      Yes, my daughter came up with a special idea for sure, as both future grandmothers to be (again) were there to open our special cards : )  I appreciate the congrats and thank you so much for you stopping by to share in our joy.

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   LadyFiddlerposted 11 years ago

   FAITH you have me cracking up and blushing i can hear the excitement in your post. Its a cool card i hope she makes it on my birthday January 4th ha ha ha "Capricorn"  are the bestest people in the whole wide world. YIIIIIPPPPPPYYYYY!

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      Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, Dear Jo (LadyFiddler) ...
      
      If this precious child is anything like you dear one, then she or he certainly will be the "bestest" ever person around! She or he is due January 3rd, so could very well holdover one more day, then we will celebrate two beautiful souls and what a wonderful day that will be.  Yes, "YIIIPPPYY"  LOL  Love you. I know you will pray for this little life too.  (((Hugs)))

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   ChristinSposted 11 years ago

   That is so sweet. I love the card cute idea.  Congrats to you.

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      Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you so much Christin.  I truly appreciate you stopping by to share in my joy. I love the card too and my daughter really surprised me on Mother's Day, as I was thinking it was going to be a gift card to a spa or something.  She sat both grandmothers to be down and presented us with the same looking envelopes. I just knew it was going to be a gift of a free visit to a spa ... LOL.  Well, this little precious one is a blessing beyond measure!  He or she is only six weeks ... so I have to be patient and pray daily.  Bless you.

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    Beth37posted 11 years ago

    How exciting. Congratulations!

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    Vellurposted 11 years ago

    Congratulations!! Awesome news for you on Mother's Day!

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    MsDoraposted 11 years ago

    Congratulations, Faith!  Blessing upon blessing.  You are highly favored.

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    Writer Foxposted 11 years ago

    

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    Jodahposted 11 years ago

    Congratulations Faith. Happy Mothers day.

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    mary615posted 11 years ago

    What a beautiful unique way of sending you a Mother's Day card!  I love it.  This way you can actually see the baby now!
    As a proud grandmother of 7 and 1 great grand, I share in your joy!
    Congrats!!

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Dear Proud and Amazing Grandmother ... MARY,
       
       I know you understand completely, as you have been blessed beyond measure with your 7 grands and 1 great grand!!!  Honestly, there is nothing in the world like being a grandmother ...hard to exactly put it into words. 
       
       Yes, my daughter surprised us big time with that card, as I mentioned here somewhere, I just knew it was going to be a gift card to a spa and was excited ... LOL.  She sat the two future grandmothers down and make a big presentation and imagine the expressions on our faces! 
       
       Thank you so much dear one for sharing in my joy.  (((Hugs))) and love to you and your precious grands and great grand.

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    old albionposted 11 years ago

    This is wonderful news Faith. I wish you all that you might wish yourselves. God Bless.
    Graham.

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       @ Dear Dana Tate ... You are most kind. Oh, yes, a true blessing!  Thank you so much and bless you.
       
       @ Dear Graham (old albion) ... So lovely to see you here and, yes, such wonderful news indeed!  Thank you dear one. Whatever is God's plan for this child, is His plan. God bless you too.

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    LisaKeatingposted 11 years ago

    Congratulations from one grandmother to another. What is your grandmother name? I am Granna.

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Hello "Granna" Lisa Keating,
       
       That is so precious, what your grandchildren call you. So nice to meet you.  You are so kind.  My three other grandchildren (2 granddaughters and 1 grandson) call me Nanny : ) ... In both of our families, we already had so many taken with my mother (she went to be with the Lord right before Christmas 2012), that the grandmother, grandma, mema and all others were taken at some point. Usually whatever comes out first is what you will be called.  I appreciate you sharing in my joy. Blessings to you and your precious grands.

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          LisaKeatingposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          I wrote a Hub about choosing grandparent names. My granddaughter just turned 18 months and says something that sounds like ah-ah. It's a start!

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             Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

             Oh, how precious, "ah-ah" ... it is certainly a start.  Thank you for sharing and what a great topic for a hub!  I must find it no doubt!

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    Inspired Heartposted 11 years ago

    Congrats Faith Reaper - an awesome gift for Mothers' Day!

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you so much, Inspired Heart!  Yes, what an awesome Mother's Day. Blessings

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    tirelesstravelerposted 11 years ago

    The best present ever.  Congratulations!

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Dear tirelesstraveler,
       
       Yes, indeed, the best! I could not even imagine anything better. Thank you, precious heart, for sharing in my joy.

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    Romeos Quillposted 11 years ago

    Felicitations dearest Faith & family for such a precious and timely celebration of one of life's greatest joys. What a gift! So happy for you, especially as this could not have happened to a more genuinely warm and beautiful human being. To health and happiness for one and all!  http://i2.glitter-graphics.org/pub/754/ … alkt6b.gif

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Dear Romeos,
       
       What a gift indeed! You are always such a dear to show support. You are most kind. Thank you for being you (please never change) and sharing in my joy. Yes, here is to health and happiness always! I will check that out!  Blessings

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    quildonposted 11 years ago

    Hi Faith,
    
    I agree. What a wonderful Mother's Day present. All the best to you and the new mother-to-be.

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you so much, dear quildon.  You are so kind to join in the sharing of my joy.  God bless.

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    Phyllis Doyleposted 11 years ago

    Wonderful news for you, Faith. So happy for your Happy Mother's Day blessing.

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Dear Phyllis,
       
       Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, a beautiful blessing for sure for Mother's Day.  (((Hugs)))

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          Phyllis Doyleposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                     Hugs

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    travmajposted 11 years ago

    What a wonderful mother's day gift - congratulations, what a joyous time.

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Dear travmaj,
       
       Wonderful and joyous are two perfect words to describe such an event! Thank you for sharing in my joy!

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    LadyFiddlerposted 11 years ago

    wow Faith i was close January 3rd hmmm he or she will be a lovely soul . Time will fly by soon and then if God spare we'll see you writing a hub about your new grand

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Hi again dear Jo (LadyFiddler),
       
       Yes, you were close!  No doubt a lovely soul. Time seems to be speeding up for me, and so I do hope it flies by and whatever God's plan is ... then so it shall be.  Hugs and blessings

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    Nell Roseposted 11 years ago

    Thats amazing! Congratulations!

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Nell,
       
       It is amazing LOL ... We have a long wait ahead, but I know the time will fly. Thank you for sharing in my joy.

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Nell, amazing is the right word indeed!!!  Hugs

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    Nell Roseposted 11 years ago

    Hi Faith, that must have been one heck of an amazing surprise! lol!

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       Faith Reaperposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, Nell, it was one heck of one LOL ... She caught me totally off guard, as I was so excited and SO sure that "the card" was going to be a gift card to a spa or massage LOL ... but this is way better of course!  She sat both of us future grandmothers to be (for me again ...number four) down right next to each other and presented the cards to us at the same time, emphasizing we must open them at the precise same time and wowzers ... LOL  I am still so filled with joy and smiling.

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