Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Surprise party
This Thursday is Katie's birthday and I have permission to take her home for an hour or so. So, we're going to have a small family party to celebrate, but I thought that if any of you wanted to post a birthday wish I could read them to her. So post her a relatively short birthday wish and I will read them to her at the party. Make sure and include your name and how you know her, if in fact you do.
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Have a wonderful Birthday Katie!!
Greetings to all Clarkson's and Bloom's.
Love,
Your basketball coach
Mertzie
Katie, What a blessing it has been to watch God answering prayer through you. Wishing you a most wonderful birthday, Tricia.
(I heard of you from my friend Hope, who knew you at Emmaus.)
Katie, I am so happy for you and your family! I learned about you and your family from my sister Heather, and have been praying for you daily. Our God is an amazing God and I'm so happy that you continue to get stronger everyday. I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
God Bless,
~Holly Lemons~
We have been praying for you since day one and are thrilled to see the miracle God have given us. We are hoping this is your happiest birthday ever! We KNOW the Lord is going to continue to bless you and your family.
Don, Maryann & Darby Andersen from Des Moines. I used to work with Justine at Allied Ins & we go to Cornerstone with your brother & Dad.
Happy Birthday, Katie!
What joy and lessons have come from watching God answer prayers for Big Stuff in your life. We have an awesome God, and I trust that He is going to keep doing great things for you.
Love you,
Laurel Smith
Happy Birthday!!! It has been such an honor getting to know you. I have been reading about the miracles God has been doing. I dont personally know you but have been praying for you and your family. I heard about you through your friend Laurel:)
Georgia Marler
Happy Birthday Katie!
Every day I am amazed at what the Lord has done! I am so glad you get to spend your birthday with your family and at home! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Melissa Meinzinger - Davey's cousin, Dave and Margie's daughter
Happy Birthday, Katie!
God bless you and your beautiful family.
Eric and Rebekah Byrd
(Friends of Davey's from Kansas Bible Camp)
Happy birthday my friend! It was great talking to you last week. You have amazed us all with your resiliency! I knew you could do it! Looking forward to coming out to see you, Davey, the girls and Sawyer (just let me know when you're ready for me).
love you,
Danielle
Katie, have a very happy birthday! We have been praying for you!
Lisa Patterson
(Joshua was in Aubree's preschool classes)
Happy Birthday Katie! I am so excited that you will be able to go home to celebrate with your kids. It has been amazing to watch God restore you over the past month. I am continuing to pray for you daily. I hope someday I get to meet those adorable kids!!
Liesl Dunlap
- Emmmas friend
Katie,
The angels are rejoicing over you this day Happy Birthday to you! God gave you your first breath the day he made you. Then he decided in time of trouble to do CPR and rise you from the dead and breath new life and I praise him.
As God has delivered you to new life my prayer is you will continue to let the creator of the universe who lives in you do mighty things through you. Don't be afraid of what others may say or think just be faithful to him and the calling God has on your life. Remember God is a out of the box so don't try to understand what he's going to do. Blessings
Happy Birthday Katie! Have a wonderful time at home with your family! How amazing is that! God has truly worked miracles in your life and we have had the privilege of watching Him. Blessing on you.
Shirley (Grace) Ratinac
went to Emmaus 89-93 -overlapped with Davey.
Hope you have a wonderful birthday Katie, celebrating with your beautiful family!
John & Nancy (Ferguson) Marriott
Emmaus
Katie, you're amazing because our God is amazing! I hope your birthday celebration is filled with the Lord. I'm your Uncle Ronnie's secretary in Colorado Springs and our entire church has been praying for you.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Katie! We have been praying for you and will continue to do so. We are so glad God is faithful.
Love, Gregg, Jenny, Madelyn, & Ethan Anderson
(we know your Grandma Janice & Uncle Jim & Aunt Jane)
Happy Birthday! Have a great celebration of God's goodness!
Jenny (and Merlin) Anderson
Ames, IA
We knew your family back in the old Central Gospel Chapel days. We fellowshipped at Stratford for many years and are currently at Webster City Bible Chapel. Both assemblies have been praying for you.
PS: My birthday is Friday. We can celebrate together! :)
Happy Birthday Katie!!
What a special birthday this will be for you and your family. We've been praying for you and reading as your miracle happened. We hope to see you again soon (Julie would love to meet your new little one)
The Struve family (client of Katies just prior to Sawyers birth)
Happy Birthday Katie! LYLAS!! that means "love ya like a sista"
love,
chad clarkson (your mom and dad know who i am.)
P.S. is it too soon to joke with ya?
Happy Birthday Katie!!
Enjoy the celebration. It has been awesome to read about the miracle God has worked in you!!
with love,
Sandor, Heather (Davey's cousin in Michigan) Jacob, Andrew, Timothy and Sarah Piszar
well...look at you...being all 34!! crrraaaap. that means i'm gonna be 34 soon. not that i'm worried about myself right now. :)
anyhow. happy birthday sweet sister in law of mine!!
love,
mindy (also sending wishes from your nephews and neice from texas)
Happy Birthday! Please know that your miracle has been a testimony to more people than you will ever know! Your story has definitely brought ME closer to God...It was also so great watching you prove the doctors wrong! Blessings to you and your wonderful family!
~Ryan, Kristy, Drue and Lane Luiken from Eldora, IA
(Friends of your cousins Amy& Vaughn, Tammy& Greg, Jim & Jane and Grandma Janice)
Happy Birthday Katie! We're so glad you can celebrate it at home! Dave said keep it short, so know we're praying for all of you daily!
--The Wolgamuths (Jon, Donna, Henry and Ella)
Happy Birthday Katie! Wishing you a blessed time with your family on such a special day!
Jessie (from 2Rivers)
I'm glad I got to know you a bit better this spring. It has been a privilege to pray for you and hear your testimony of the Lord's power. Congrats on your sweet baby boy and have a wonderful birthday!
Jenica Moffitt, Ankeny
(We live in your mom's old house and I went to EBC with Kyle.)
Katie:
All of your cousins in Rhode Island, along with your aunt and FAVORITE Uncle, wish you the very best on your birthday.
We love you.
Rick, Ann Marie, Bryan, Brad, Ben, and Bo
Happy Birthday Katie! We will miss you this weekend!
Love, James, Eryn, Patrick, Ella and Autumn
Happy Birthday, Katie! We're so happy that you are able to celebrate at home, surrounded by your family. Know that you are always surrounded by prayer and love from us too!
Matt (Katie's cousin), Kristen, Aleck, Rhaena, and Micah Reece from Davenport, IA
Katie - AMAZED and in AWE... That's how Eric and I feel about your progress. Please know that as you celebrate your birthday, you are one of the most blessed people on earth. The body of believers that have come together on your behalf, along with your incredible family are what life is all about. Have fun celebrating in your beautiful home with your beautiful family. You are a gift from God and we're so thankful for you. You look great and we believe you will be fully restored. Praise God!
Eric & Sara Sanger
Birthday blessings to the birthday girl!!!! Praising God for the miracle He has done before our very eyes! So happy you can be home with your family to celebrate!
Love,
Patti for the Goggins
(EBC)
Katie! What an amazing journey you've had. Enjoy your birthday at home with your beautiful family. I remember as a kid thinking it was cool that you and I were the same age, if only for a few weeks;)
Stacy (Burns) Young- Grant St kid
Happy birthday Katie! Have a beautiful day with your friends and family...God so had this day planned for you, enjoy!
Kelly Maxwell
(friend of Mark & Dawn)
Dana S. from Ankeny~
I learned of this from my old neighborhood, Ashland Meadows. I now live next door in Georgetown. This story has touched my heart in a way that you will never understand, Katie! It has renewed my Faith in God in a BIG way and helped to re-emphasize to me and many others, I'm sure, that we have one AWESOME God!! I feel as if I know you and would love to have the pleasure of meeting you someday! I met your husband and family, as your daughter Aubree just started kindergarten and is in the same class as my daughter, Kylie. I continue to pray for you and am thrilled you are able to be going home to be with your wonderful family and new baby boy!
God Bless all of you!!!
Hi Katie, I hope you have a wonderful birthday! We will keep on praying for you!
Carol G. (and Tom, Katie and Becky) from Minnesota. I know your dad from Koronis Bible Camp and I am a 2nd cousin to Karen.
Happy Birthday Katie!! Our whole family has been praying for you since the day you entered the hospital and we praise Him for his healing and love!!
Andy and Lori Nielsen
Damon, Amy(Nielsen)Miller and boys
Ryan, Angie (Nielsen) Sears and Moriah
(All friends from your high school and post HS days)
Happy Birthday! I know this is the best birthday your family has celebrated with you! It has been a blessing for me as well as my family and friends to follow this journey and pray for you. How great is our God indeed!
Stacy (Jacobs) Morley in Davenport, IA
Emmaus
Happy Birthday Katie. Bless you for being the one God used to demonstrate what only He can do. I can't wait to see you.
Ruth Bloom (your crazy MIL)
Happy Birthday Katie! How great is Our God! I don't know you personally, but I have been praying for you and your family from the beginning.
Crystal Bruning
(friend of Chad and Mindy's in League City, Texas)
Katie! God danced the day you were born and he is still dancing!!! Dwell in the moment remembering God's love for you, and that he has saved you - twice. What an amazing God we serve!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Toby
(one of your nurses on North-3)
What a special birthday this will be - you are loved and treasured in our family. Thanks for loving and marrying my son Davey. Happy birthday, John B. - Davey's dad Teec Nos Pos, Az.
Happy Happy Birthday, Katie! What a priviledge it is to watch God work in your life in such a miraculous way!!! Party it up, girl!!!!
Much love from Manda Miller (worked together at Wellspring, went to Cornerstone together)
What a beautiful reflection you are as cherished daughter of the Most High God. My little guys and I pray for you every day (kinda like cheering you on from the bench way back in volleyball days!). Go Katie!! Celebrate that birthday!!
Brenda (Beebout) Carolan & team in Cedar Rapids, IA
Ok This blog has been my daily caffiene fix so what now? Maybe we should a support group for withdrawals! Ha! Ha! No Fair
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Katie
Happy Birthday to you!!
Happy Birthday! I've never met you (I know Davey & his family from Kansas Bible Camp), but you sound like such an incredible person and I would totally love to meet you someday! It has been so amazing keeping track of you through this blog, God is awesome.
Joanne Johnson
Happy Birthday Katie. What a special day this is for you and your whole family. Our prayers continue for you in your recovery. Barb & Steve Wilson (Dave and Nancy's Mom and Dad)
hey Katie, Happy birthday, hope your day is a good one, I dont know you, but i know Davie and his family, we fellowshiped togathre at the chapel in Hutchinson..still prayen for yall...the north carolina smiths, lynn smith
The psalmist says it best: "By You I have been sustained from my birth;...My praise is continually of You. I (that is you, Katie) have become a marvel to many, for You are my strong refuge. My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your glory all day long."
Rejoicing with you and your family,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
from Paul & Rachel Wakefield
(KBC, Hutchinson, KS)
Hello Katie! I'm Katherine from Everett, Washington. We have never met, but reading about you and your beautiful family has been such a joy. I'm so happy for the progress you're making. When you accomplish new things I feel proud of you. When your husband shares good news, it makes my day! We may never meet on this earth, but know that I love you as a sister in Christ, and I wish you a fun and happy, happy birthday!!!
Happy Birthday, Katie! I don't know you, but I've enjoyed reading about the power and love of our Lord and Savior. May He continue to heal and restore you. May He bless you and your family and bring back peace and familiarity. Enjoy your day and your special time at home w/ family!
Stephanie Sherman
Portland, OR
(Friend of Lindsey Swygman and former teacher at Iowa Christian Academy)
Happy Birthday Katie! I am so glad to hear about your continued progress. It sounds like you have come along way, and are working hard. I pray for you and your family daily, for a quick rehab and a rapid return home.
Angie (Lippold) Christenson... Katie and I graduated from high school together.
Happy Birthday Katie!
Reading this blog has been an amazing roller coaster. I am so glad you are firmly on the road to recovery!!
Your Friend,
Lisa Evans (Realestate Client)
Happy birthday, Katie! I have been praying for you. (I go to the same church your brother Chad works at.)
blessings,
Kristi Speights
Happy Birthday, Katie. I know that being with your kids and Davey is the best present you could have. I praise God that He has provided this sweet gift for you today.
Win (Crowe) Noren
friend of Davey's from Kansas Bible Camp
Happy Birthday Katie! We rejoice in the miracle of your life and all that God has done!
Love, Kathy and Bob Kerwin (Emmaus)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE, We are praying that the Lord's blessings on you and your family and that He will gibve you pece and joy as He continues to work healing in your life. Love from Aunt Mary (sis to MIL),Uncle Bob,Brenda and Katherine Bruce in Farmington Hills MI
Have a great birthday, Katie!!
Love in Christ,
Laura Harrington (one of the Cannon sisters from Twin Lakes)
Happy Birthday Katie! Hope you enjoy your time at home! You'll be there soon. Thanks for being our visible proof that God works miracles for those who love him!
Don, Justine, Daphne and Zachy Bailey (two rivers)
Happy Birthday Katie! Enjoy your special day! I've been praying for you and your family. It's been a long journey but with faith our God will continue to perform. Praise the Lord!
Jan from WDM (friend of Michelle)
Happy Birthday Katie!!! I pray that you have a wonderful birthday surrounded by your loved ones!! Reading your progress blog has been such a blessing watching our great and loving Savior heal your body and provide for your family. We serve such an awesome God praise be to His name!!! I will continue to lift up you and your family in my prayers and praise God for His healing power and your progress. I am excited to see how God will continue to work in and through you!
I have never met you in person but have talked with you over the phone in conjuntion with your real estate listings that I have appraised for Jon Colyer. And I appraised your personal home. How awesome to know that we serve the same God and that you are a sister in Christ.
Kellie Charleston
Katie, We praise God for the miracle of your life! We hope you have a wonderful birthday with your family. I'm sure you can't wait to be home for good. :)
Much love,
Brooks & Jen Hanes
(Jessica's sister, Emmaus & Two Rivers)
Have a VERY Happy Birthday Katie!
You deserve all the best! I have spread your story throughout my entire family as I know that the power of God WORKS! We will continue to pray for your healing and strength. Enjoy your day with your family.
Heather Hopwood
(I baby-sit for your friends, Kristin Geiger and Danielle Manus at Coldwell Banker)
Happy Birthday! And what a wonderful birthday it is!
I believe your family gets the best gift...you returning home.
You know, I do believe that diamonds and precious gems are supposed speed up the healing process...
Katie, Have a wonderful birthday surrounded by your family and friends. You are the greatest gift for all of them. Wishing you continued speedy recovery!
Lynn Steele Coldwell Banker
Happy Birthday From the Bower Family. =)
Courtney, Jana, Russell, and William.
Happy Birthday Katie!!! We have been praying for you! Praise the Lord for your progress! Hope you have a great day!!!
Rebecca Gorsh & Family , Ankeny
(Mayah went to preschool with Aubree at ACA)
Happy birthday Katie. I know this will be one of the happiest birthdays for your family. You and your family have been such and encouragement to me. I check the blog everyday and thank God for the miracle he is working in and through you.
Beverly J. -Winston Salem, NC - John Byrum and Kara Rickert went to college with you and asked our church to pray.
Dear Katie, We hope your birthday is a joyful day. We love you much and continue to pray for your improvment day to day.
Love, Uncle Dave and Aunt Margie
(Ruth's brother and his wife)
Happy Birthday Katie!! You and your family continue to be in our prayers!
Laura (DuCett) Anderson
Littleton, Colorado
from Emmaus
Happy Birthday, Katie!! This is going to be a special celebration for all of you, I'm sure. What a blessing it is!
We're praying that our house sells soon. Wouldn't that be a nice birthday gift for you?!
With our prayers for your recovery,
Lauri and Jeff Wagaman and kids
Hi, Katie,
I know you from: Koronis (the laughter almost slayed me) and Emmaus.
i know you are going to have a happy burfday!!! and that is no bull!
love,
Rachel (Hanes) Gregory
Katie,
I have been rivited to see God's miracle unfolding in your life over the last few weeks. Many blessings to you and your family on your birthday and in the days to come. I know this particular birthday will have special meaning.
Jan T. in Texas, had a friend in china join the facebook group.
Hope you have a great birthday, Katie! We check the blog daily and we are in awe of the miracle God has performed in your life. You have a wonderful family - enjoy your time home with them. Take care!
Matt and Traci (Hassman) Thomas (and Avery & Cameron)
Dear Katie,
This is Andra (Richardson) Petersen (ebc 93-97). Just wanted to say that I've been tracking your "progress" blog and have been so encouraged and blessed! We have had many people here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin praying for you to have a complete recovery...and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Love and Prayers~ Andra
Happy Birthday Katie!!
I heard about you and your precious family on the EBCAlumni blog, and your family's picture is in our kitchen so that we remember to pray for you often. Our children (and all our visitors) have been hearing how God has been providing and blessing, and we are rejoicing with you all!
Hope you have a wonderful time as a family today.
Debbie Dewhurst EBC ('87-'89)
Forest VA
Happy 34th Birthday, Katie! We are thrilled God has allowed us to witness the miracle He has performed in your life! We love you so much!
Rick and Ronda
Happy Birthday Katie!
I feel so blessed to witness this miracle God is performing in your life!
I hope you have an amazing birthday!
Tanya (2RC)
Happy Birthday Katie! We are still praying for you and rejoice in the Lord with Davey and all your family at what He has done for you! On your 34th birthday take a look at Psalm 34. It is easy to attest to the truth of these verses when considering your recent past and all the prayers that have been offered on your behalf. Verse 17: "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their trouble"
Have a wonderful day at home!
John and Denys Byrum
(friend from Emmaus)
Happy Birthday Katie! We are so excited you are coming home soon! As we all sing Happy Birthday to you, remember Zephaniah 3:17 - "God will exult over you by singing a happy song." How awesome to know that God is singing over us! We love you,
Greg, Tammy, Elizabeth and Jacob
Other than being able to come home this weekend, this is probably the best birthday present you could have asked for! Enjoy your family and Happy Birthday!
Shawn and Lindsey Swygman - Two
Rivers
Happy Birthday Miracle Girl! I am so proud of you! May God continue to bless you and your family on your special day!
Wendi Smith (friend from high school)
Happy Birthday Katie,
We have never met, but I look forward to that day. I do work 20 feet away from your brother Chad, and I STILL want to meet you.
Best Wishes and Have a Great Day!
Dave D. (CCCC)
Happy Birthday Katie!!
What a miracle your life is....have fun celebrating another birthday!!!
Dena Dunham
Point of Grace Church
Waukee
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE! I'm only 2 months behind you- 34 is still young! :) We have LOVED following your blog and witnessing your progress- God's little miracle girl. SO happy you get to go home. We will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer. Looking forward to reading a post from YOU soon!
Aaron & Tamara (Hassman) Junker, went to Twin Lakes with you in our younger years
Happy Birthday Katie! We love you so much! You are a remarkable young woman! You're a woman of great faith, a wonderful mom and wife. And WOWSERS!! :) You're going home next week! Katie, our faith has been so strengthened as we have seen God's hand upon you these past few weeks - Have a wonderful birthday with Davey and the kids! Love you oooooooodles of noooooooodles!
Aunt Jane and Uncle Jim
Happy Birthday - we continue to pray for you and rejoice with you!
Jack Clark - Chicago (bro-in-law of Davey' buddie Lenny Correll)
-roses are red
-violets are blue
-one time you knocked over your 50 lb brother in nerf hoops
-and i still have to hear about it
H!B!D!
-the ref
Dear Katie,
Happy 34th birthday!But we still know that your the one who pushed my mom in the lake!
Love,
Bailey
Best wishes Katie. We have been following you progress and are so excited to see you going home. Love from Nigel Chapman and all at RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY young lady.
I have been praying for you.
Blessings
Phil Beltz
Happy Birthday Katie! I missed checking the blog yesterday so probably missed your time at home. I am sure it was great. Your progress has been amazing and I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayrers.
Brenda Schumann
Iowa Realty
Happy Birthday Katie!
We have been praying for you and I am so excited to hear that you are getting better each day. Praise the Lord! You will be home soon and that is another answer to prayer. I have been reading your updates daily and God is so GOOD!! I pray that you have a wonderful birthday with your great husband and beautiful children. I remember all the fun times we had when you worked at Wellspring with me. Take care and know you are loved. Sandie Patterson
DEAREST KATIE -- A very Special Happy Birthday to a very SPECIAL GRANDAUGHTER.... Ny LOVE AND PRAYERS will be with you at your birthday party...I Love you so much , Katie and so proud of you.... Grandma Janice
Happy Birthday Katie...I have been following your progress daily, and and so happy for your remarkable recovery.
Marietta Grimes
RE/MAX Real Estate Group
Happy Birthday, Katie! You are an amazing person, and so strong! I'm so excited you will be able to go home next week FOR GOOD! Praise God!
Enjoy your day!
Bonnie Wichhart (Lindsey and Amber's mom)
Dear Katie,
Happy Birthday! Our family has been praying and praising along with you:)
Randy and Rachel Sylvester
Ryan, Rosie, Reanna, Roman
(Emmaus)
Hi Katie,
Happy 34th Birthday! It's been so amazing to see your progress in these last few weeks. We are so in awe of God's awesome miracle through you. We wish you much happiness on your birthday and as you and your wonderful husband and children are reunited!
Love you,
Brian, Shannon, Grant, & Kenzie Newton
Happy Birthday Katie! Johnston Commons misses you!
April Tufano,
Hubbell Realty Company
Happy Birthday, Katie!!
We are so thrilled and thankful for your amazing progress. Enjoy your special day and time with your precious family.
Nathan & Jae Dwyer - (Twin Lakes & 2Rivers)
Happy Birthday, Katie! It was such a great surprise to see you guys pull into our driveway the other day! I look forward to the day we can go on walks around the neighborhood again... I'm blessed to have you as a friend!
Laura Cook
Katie, have a wonderful birthday and happy time being at home to enjoy it with your family.
I know that I must have baked you a cake when I was taking care of you in your younger days at my house.
Kay
Hope you have a wonderful birthday! It is amazing to read of your progress, God works miracles!!!
Derek, Jolisa, and Tate Bombei
(babysat for the girls @ the Johnston's)
Happy Birthday, Katie!
You and your family have continued to show all what an amazing Lord and Saviour we serve!! I only know you through your dad, but I have been priviledged to pray for you and read how God is performing miracles through you each day. May God continue to bless you and your family and give you the very best birthday ever :-)
Judy Mauseth
Happy Birthday Katie. WE love you and may God Bless you with many more years to come. You are a true testimony and we love you so much. God is good and good ALL the time. Bless you and your family.
Zane and Heather Diersen-(Past clients and Zane laid tile in your basement)
Katie! Happy Birthday, we are so excited to see how God has moved in your life, and used you as HIS tool to impact so many people. Through you, many have been exposed to HIS power! We've all been praying for you!
Brian, Tiffany, Carter, Kennady and Landon Patterson
Wow Katie! I didn't check your blog for a couple of days and already I'm number 104 on the comment list to wish you a Happy Birthday. You sure have a lot of people loving you and praying for you. God Rocks, doesn't He? Thank you Davey for letting us all get to be witnesses to Katie's miracle. Happy 34th Katie!
Love, Nadeen (Goddard) from Emmaus days...
Dear Katie,
Happy Birthday!
Today, don't count the years,
count the BLESSINGS!!
Hugs,
Shirley Sluiter
Mom of Amy Stratton & Kara O'Byrne
Katie,
This will be, perhaps, your favorite birthday ever. Have a joyful, special time with your family.
Lovingly,
Alysa in Chicago (Lenny's sister)
Happy Birthday Katie and best wishes! It's always exciting to see the hand of God in action, as with you! It's amazing! I attend Westbrook with Mandy and Joy and have been with you in prayer! Lu (Hutchinson, KS)
Katie~
Happy Birthday! :) I am so glad to hear you get to go home today, yeah! What a special birthday, one I am sure you will never forget! I have been praying for you everyday and will continue to pray. You are truly a miracle and a blessing to all of us! Enjoy your special day! Love~Nancy (Wilson) Hicks...Dave's older sister.
Dearest Katie & family,
Happy FIRST birthday of your RESTORED life in Christ! No better place to celebrate than HOME for today & soon for good. What a witness you both have been & what blessings are ahead for your family in the future! We love you, and PRAISE HIM for the miracle of HIS faithfulness in your lives,
"Aunt" Marlene & "Uncle" Denny in New Providence (It's too complicated to explain second cousins once removed to everyone - Sue and Denny are cousins)
Katie, Happy Birthday. This is another special day to add to many in the last few weeks. We do have an awesome God. Rana (Mother to Rebekah Byrd). I too will miss going to the blog to up date what is happening.
Katie, Happy Birthday ! may God continue to bless you, and heal you completely. We are so thankful for what He has done for you so far, His love is truly powerful, and never ending. O Lord, You are good and Your love endures forever; Your faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5
Hope you have a blessed day.
In His Love,
Toni (Everhart) Corkill
We know the Blooms through KBC in Hutch.
Happy Birthday Katie! I am so excited you get to celebrate this day at home with your family. I love reading about the miracles happening in your life everyday.
Love,
Sarah (Two Rivers)
Katie,
Your Faith and resilience have been an inspiration to us all. We are all looking forward to seeing your smiling face back around the office and hearing you and Kyle bicker back and forth again! :) Have a wonderful Birthday with your family!
Tracey N.
Hi Katie,
Have the best birthday ever!! It has been life changing to see God perform through you.
Much love,
Jacqui Gardiner
Katie,
Happy Birthday! We love you guys and are so thrilled you are at home with your family today. You are continually in our prayers and we rejoice with you in the miracles God has done!
Lenny, Sarah and the boys!
Wow! I have been praying for you from the beginning and I am so excited for you and your family. I have never met you, but I heard of your story from a friend of a friend. God still performs mircales and you are living proof!
May your birthday be a blessed one with your family and friends!
God Bless, Laura H.
Johnston, Ia
Happy Birthday, Katie!
I hope you have a great day with your family. I'm glad you're doing so well! You're a miracle!
Praying for you,
Jenni M. from Ankeny, friend and past client
Happy Birthday Katie!
Aug 28th is a good day for the both of us :) We are continually rejoicing at what our Lord is doing!!!
In His Love,
Robin (Myers) Clark
Emmaus 94-95
Happy Birthday!! I hope this is the best day ever for you! You deserve this! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Kara Shearer
Montezuma Iowa
( learned about you from my niece Miranda Arthur and your cousin Amy)
Katie:
I hope you have a Happy Birthday with your wonderful family.
Judy R, DMAAR
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE! BEEN PRAYING DAILY FOR YOU AND THANK THE LORD FOR YOUR PROGRESS BACK TO HEALTH.
BEVERLY SHELTON
CORNERSTONE
Happy birthday, Katie!
Mindy (Jones) Easter and family - former high school classmate.
Happy Birthday Katie! Your family is a blessing to my family. Thanks for staying strong and true to our wonderful Savior.
Shawnda (goggin) Poston- wish I would have played with you at Emmaus but came too late, however knew you through my big bro Lorne.
Katie,
On most birthdays the birthday girl gets presents, but today we all have received the GIFT of you doing so well and being in our lives for this birthday! Have a wonderful birthday!
Cindy Carlson
Prudential First Realty
Happy Birthday Katie. We've been praying for you from Omaha (Keystone Bible Chapel). I met you at Iowa Bible Camp where I was a counselor for both of your brothers and remain on the board.
Take Care. In Him,
Jeff Patterson & family
Happy Birthday Katie!
We have been praying for you since we heard on EBCALUMNI website. It has been great using your story to show our oldest boys (Sawyer 7 & Soren 5) that God is still making miracles happen today! The other day Sawyer said to me, "Mommy, Katie is a miracle, and it is because WE were praying for her!" Hope you enjoy this day with your family!
Stephen & Nicki Williams
Sawyer, Soren, Rece & Roen
EBC Alumni
WI
We are thrilled to know you are going home to celebrate with your family! Happy Birthday to you!
Kate Clark + Kim Leonhardt at Coldwell Banker
We hope that you have a wonderful Birthday Kaite! You are a walking miracle, what a great testimony not only you but Davey, your friends, and your family have been to the rest of us onlookers, such strength and faith, God is reaching more people through you than you have any idea, and it is in that we are soooo thrilled to celebrate You on your Birthday!
Love, Josh and Mandy Holmes
Hutchinson, KS
Happy Birthday Katie!
We are so thankful you get to spend some time at home with your family on your birthday. We thank our King for your inspirational progress. You are a true lesson to everyone. We love you always and forever.
Michael and Alana
happy birthday katie.
erin & i have a plate of spicy spinach dip w/ pita chips from legends with your name on it. our treat!
love you! meredith
Happy Birthday Katie!!
So glad you can spend it with your family!
David & Phyllis Nienhuis
(Shawna Blooms parents)
Happy Birthday Katie, I am so glad your family gets to celebrate you and the wonders God has been able to show everyone around you and through this blog.
Reagan Kemper Topeka KS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
It's been great to hear about your wonderful progress. You're doing a great job!Enjoy your birthday!!
Jessica Nollen (Hulbert), went to EBC when Kyle attended.
Fremont, Iowa
Happy Birthday~Praise God for your recovery! I have prayed for you even tho we've never met! I stumbled across your story via a friends post for requested prayer on your prayer.
Renae from Topeka, Ks.
Happy Birthday Katie!! We are SO thankful you get to be with your family for your birthday and then home for good very soon. Praise the Lord! It has been such a blessing to watch God's hand on you during this past month and a half. You are truly a gift from God and He has some amazing plans for your future! Have a wonderful birthday. We love you,
Bruce and Stacie Stanley
I hope you had a wonderful Birthday Katie. I recently moved back to Ankeny and have been praying and keeping up on your miraculous progress daily. I know you will continue to get better everyday being home with your adoring husband, beautiful girls and precious little boy.
God Bless
Mollie (McKenna) Vallejo (graduated with Katie)
Happy Birthday Katie! May this year bring you health, happiness & continued strength -- you are truly amazing & a gift to all those you come in contact with!
Kristi Patterson
ING -- I am a BRM & use to sit right next to Dave (I'm sure you've heard stories!!)
I know I got this in too late but hopefully you'll all still get it. Happy (late) birthday, Katie! We continue to pray for you and your entire family! What amazing favor God has granted on you all and we praise Him for that!
In His Grip,
Amy (Pelczynski) Friedl
EBC 1993-95
Katie,
What an amazing story to have to share and what a witness it is to all! The power of prayer!! I am sure you don't remember me, but I went to Twin Lakes bible camp with your family (between you and Kyle). I recently moved back to Iowa and was told of your story by a friend!
Praying for you and your family!
Cristin (Zellmer) Kreifels
Happy Birthday, Katie! All glory and honor goes to Him who knows you and loves you with an everlasting love! We are praising Him for your amazing recovery and will continue to pray for more astounding progress.:) Have a wonderful day!
Looking to Him,
Dan, Andrea and Delaney Brandt
(Andrea-went to EBC with your brother Kyle, your sister-in-law Karen and Davey's brother James)
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