God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. – unknown
Twenty-eight years ago today I had a blind date. I wasn’t quite sure what time the meeting would occur but I knew it would be after that day’s labor.
Without even seeing what I was in for, I was told by others that I would love the person I had a date with immediately no matter what. I had no doubt because I held onto lots of blind faith that God would deliver.
On February 25, 1988 , I became a mother. Today, I’d like to say Happy Birthday to our Son, Marc.
Everything I went through to risk bringing him into this world is explained in my award-winning book Gift of a Lifetime: Finding Fulfilling Things in the Unexpected in chapter 35 called Turning it Over. It was some special year, my 35th year of celebrating my life.
Our son has brought my husband and me so much joy, and I call him my
Energizing
Sonshine!
All Things Fulfilling 
A very special date, a very special moment and a very special son! How much better can it get! Marc is sunshine for many around him! Happy Birthday to Marc, he is loved by many!
Sue, it’s always uplifting to read your tributes to Marc. It’s wonderful that he has brought you so much joy. Best wishes to Marc on his birthday, and may he celebrate many more.
Thanks Marie.
I know you are the perfect Mothrt Sue, this is such a nice reminder of that special day
Thank you Shirley but I am not sure there are any perfect mothers. I like many. many others did the very best I could. Thankfully I did have a wonderful example in my own mom.