Happy 40th Birthday!

I have never been as surprised today than any other time. Yesterday was my 40th birthday and it came and went without really any notice. The boys did make me birthday card and Bethany had her hand traced and stuck some stickers on a piece of paper. They were sweet. Apparently Jody ordered my present from the States and it has not arrived yet. My mother-in-law was supposed to mail it - I think that may be why I haven't received it yet!!! I did have some friends bring me a present - a book on the history of South Africa. Some other IMB missionaries brought me a pecan pie. I was gone to be with a Tswana pastor doing some funeral visitation - that's a whole other story. I did get up at 2:00 this morning to watch the Eagles and Steeler's play. You got to watch it when you can.

So this morning I have an appointment to get my haircut. Totally - 100%- unknown to me, my precious wife has organized a surprise party. I return from getting my hair cut, going by the store first for the hamburger buns and ice. I walk in the door and there are about 20 people in the dining room yelling surprise. I was speechless and surprised. I had no idea - cars were parked on another street - I was totally surprised. Friends from Botswana came and even parents of the friends came - I didn't know them, but I was glad they were there. The other pictures are of the rest of the day. It was a great day!! God has blessed me with some wonderful friends and I am thankful for His incredible goodness to me. I never imagined that I would celebrate my 40th birthday in South Africa with so many wonderful people.