Audrey's 21st Birthday

It's a lovely thing to eat out and having a good reason to do so makes the food all the more delicious. So we headed for Molly's to have a scrumptious evening meal as technically following Malaysian time (8 hours ahead of Ireland) Audrey would have turned 21 at 4 pm today!

Though unplanned, we all ended up having fish. Fish cakes and the salmon florentine en croute were really mouth watering.

For that someone special, it is always very satisfying to make something special. This is what I came up with.

The little key (on the card) has bloomed into a big key. (hanging on the tub). 

The card came with an ang-pow. (monetary gift) Undeniably a bit of extra on the side is always very much appreciated anytime.

I filled the tub with Reese's chocolates and all the adjectives that describe Audrey because she is one very good daughter. The only restriction to the number of adjectives used was the size of the tub. 

Every mother thinks the world of her child. But to have other people actually affirm how wonderful your child is, is another matter altogether. In this area, there is no lack. 

In fact I got a card recently that read

 ' Audrey is mature beyond her years. You are due a congrats for raising her this way. She relates to people very well and goes on well with our children. She's always a pleasure to have around....'

They say there is no manual for parenting. But I choose to defer. All I can say is that the Lord has blessed me with three great children and He has guided me and taught me how to be a parent.

So on your birthday Audrey, I wish that you will continually....

1. love and be faithful to God and live a life that is worthy of Him 

2. respect and love your parents and siblings 

3. attain great achievements and be courteous at all times

4. be in the state of contentment (this is beyond happiness which is ephemeral)

5. be in great health

6. live the dreams that you have

7. look beautiful: inside and outside

8. find favour with the people you are with 

9. enjoy and use your talents and giftings

10. know that you are made of more (Psalms 139)

................ with love from mumsie and dad.............xoxo............2015