HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Nathan!!!

Come away to the skies, My beloved arise, And rejoice on the day thou wast born, On the festival day Come exulting away, To thy heavenly country return.

We have laid up our love And treasure above, Though our bodies continue below; The redeem'd of the Lord We remember his word, And with singing to Sion we go.

With singing we praise The original grace By our heavenly Father bestow'd, Our being receive From his bounty, and live To the honour and glory of God.

For thy glory we are, Created to share Both the nature and kingdom divine: Created again That our souls may remain In time and eternity thine.

With thanks we approve The design of thy love Which hath join'd us, in Jesus his name, So united in heart, That we never can part, Till we meet at the feast of the Lamb.

There, there at his seat We shall suddenly meet, And be parted in body no more, We shall sing to our lyres With the heavenly quires, And our Saviour in glory adore.

Hallelujah we sing To our Father and King, And his rapturous praises repeat; To the Lamb that was slain Hallelujah again Sing all heaven, and fall at his feet.

In assurance of hope We to Jesus look up, Till his banner unfurl'd in the air From our grave we both see, And cry out IT IS HE, And fly up to acknowledge him there!

(poem by Charles Wesley to his wife on her birthday) (please note that I do not agree with the views of Charles Wesley but because of Christian liberty I freely enjoy his poetry and hymns, thank you.)

Here is Nathan's baby picture. Born November 28, 1977, in Warren, PA. I just wanted to attempt a blog post thanking Nathan for being a wonderful husband and father. He really truly is amazing. Our appreciation is not shown enough. Nathan is not your typical husband. He does way more than any man I know. He serves Christ first and foremost, and then always puts his family before everything else. He works full-time and goes to seminary full-time. He is a full-time dad and head of the house. He helps clean and cook. He would even do the laundry if I let him. (I am too picky...) What a guy. I will stop embarassing him now, but he is really loved and appreciated. Here are a few pictures.... Anna is definitely "daddy's girl." He loves her very much and she loves him very much. Happy Birthday, Papa.
Had to put this one on. It is one of the many times that Nathan is goofing around with Anna.
Owen also appreciates all that Papa does for him. They not only are sleeping buddies, but they also are theological debating buddies. Of course, Owen wins each time....(with the help of his brilliant mama).
Sedgwick wanted me to put his picture up also to let Nathan know that he appreciates all that he does. He is really sorry, but he ate Nathan's cake...

I find it unnecessary to put my picture up. You know what I look like. Thank you. I love you. Happy Birthday! We are taking a train to Chicago to go to Shedd's Aquarium. It is not happening on his birthday but when he is done with classes this semester.

Your loving wife, Lydia :)