Day 24 (Sep 18)




Today is Tobias' birthday.  22 years ago he brightened our lives and he hasn't stopped bringing us joy ever since (not necessarily one long uninterrupted source of joy-giving, but joy none-the-less).  Rather than take up your precious time with a long blog post, I'm just going to say that we had a good day.  Much like the last few days.

Please celebrate our son's birthday with us by enjoying some photos from better days.  We love you, Tobias, and we want you back.

Hope over fear
















Comments

  1. UnknownSeptember 19, 2021 at 5:00 AM

    Happy birthday and may you continue to heal. Prayers and blessing to you from the Eisenach family.

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  2. NaomiSeptember 19, 2021 at 6:34 AM

    Happy birthday, Tobias! Wishing you a speedy recovery. Naomi

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  3. CaliSeptember 19, 2021 at 11:58 AM

    Best wishes in celebrating your son’s birthday. We are all praying for his speedy recovery! Keep choosing Hope and Faith. May you all feel his Love.

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