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We are celebrating our youngest daughter's birthday today. We are praising God for Carrie and asking Him for His protection, His direction and His blessings on her life.

Carrie is an amazing woman with a will of steel. She is an excellent mom and a seeker of God's truth and wisdom. We know He has a great future in store for her.

"For I know the plans I have for
you," declares the Lord,
"Plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
Plans to give you hope and a future."
Jer. 29:11

Happy birthday, Carrie!

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  1. DeniseJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Praying birthday blessings all over dear Carrie's life, so glad she is in the world.

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  2. AlleluiabelleJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Carrie. You are indeed a BEAUTIFUL daughter, mother and seeker of God's truth and wisdom.

    I hope that your day is extremely joyful and filled with an amazing abundance of love and specialness.

    Love you Mary my dear smiling friend. You have so much to be proud of.

    Peace,
    Alleluiabelle

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  3. http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/January 12, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I'm so glad I saw this post just now Mary. I join you in celebrating Carrie's birthday!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARRIE!!!

    I know with all my heart that God has so much ahead for you. I can hardly wait to see Him unfold His plans for your life. Enjoy every minute of this day... it's the very day God knew Carrie would be born, and I celebrate it with you from Texas!!

    Big birthday hugs!

    Sonja

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  4. LorenJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Oh Happy Birthday to Carrie! I am going to head over and tell give some love and birthday wishes! What a beautiful daughter you have Mary!! I know you must be sooo incredibly proud!

    love u! xoxo

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  5. AngelJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Have a great celebration! Happy birthday to you beautiful daughter, Carrie!!

    Love and Blessings

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  6. LisaShawJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Hi Mary,

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter! Her smile is as beautiful as her Mom's! :)

    I pray she had an amazing day!!!

    Blessings upon you and your family!
    Love ya!
    Lisa

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  7. Deborah AnnJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Aw, happy birthday Carrie!

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  8. Joyful in His PresenceJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Happy Birthday to Carrie! She has a wonderful mom! ;)

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Happy Birthday to Carrie! I am praising God for her, too!

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  10. Just Be RealJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    You are quoting my favorite Scripture verse. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARRIE! Blessings.

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  11. RCUBEsJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Happy Birthday to sister Carrie! May the Lord bless her abundantly!

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  12. Just Be RealJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    You know I have meant to say, that you have such a beautiful smile. Every time I see your profile picture, it is such a blessing to see you smile. Thank you for sharing your smile.

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  13. lioneagleJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Hi SalesLady371 -

    To Carrie -

    May the peace of GOD rule your heart and may His awesome glory saturate your precious soul.

    May He grant you that financial breakthrough that you have sought for awhile, and may you give Him much praise when it manifests.

    Thank you, Lord - Amen

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