Bonnie and Me on our Birthday | 07 April
I am observing my 55th birthday today in Bangladesh. My sister Bonnie (Yvonne) is observing her 54th birthday in Texas. While I was celebrating my first birthday with my grandparents, my sister Bonnie was making her entrance into the world. I met her a few days later and we’ve been great friends ever since. Bonnie and I shared birthday parties until we became teenagers. Throughout those years, Mom baked two cakes — one with blue-colored frosting and the other with pink. We also were fortunate to live close to our grandparents who were always present for our birthday parties. My parents made every one of our birthdays a special occasion. Dad, the family photographer, always took lots of photos and movies. This is the second birthday that Bonnie and I are observing without our beautiful Mom who passed away two years ago. We still miss her, think of her everyday, and are grateful for all that she and Dad did to make our childhood absolutely magical. Happy Birthday, Bonnie. I love you.
Go Beyond 
Happy 55th Birthday. Thank God for Mums & Grandma who first showed God’s Love in action.
Great photo by the way.
God Bless you with many years to come.
Paul
By: Paul & Sarah Beniston on April 7, 2011
at 3:18 AM
Thanks so much, Paul.
🙂
By: Omar C. Garcia on April 7, 2011
at 3:51 AM
Happy Birthday, Omar! God has richly blessed you these 55 years. But He has also used you to bless many others. I am one of them. Thank you for serving Him with all your might.
By: Mary Kay Rowe on April 7, 2011
at 7:17 AM
Thanks, Mary Kay. I appreciate your kind words.
By: Omar C. Garcia on April 7, 2011
at 7:48 AM
Happy Birthday Omar! (and to little sis too!) Thanks for all that you do and for the way you share it with us. 🙂 Have a happy day!
Crystal
By: Crystal on April 7, 2011
at 7:44 AM
Thanks, Crystal. It’s still April 7th here in Bangladesh. This is the first time I have celebrated my birthday away from home. It’s been a good day.
By: Omar C. Garcia on April 7, 2011
at 7:51 AM
Happy 55th in Bangladesh, O’. What a great legacy your mom left you, always making your birthdays so special! Have a wonderfully blessed day! 🙂
P.S. We had those same rattan barstools! How cool is that!
By: Cynthia Couch on April 7, 2011
at 8:43 AM
Thank you, Cynthia. Yes, I am grateful for a legacy of sweet birthday memories. They mean more to me with each passing year.
By: Omar C. Garcia on April 7, 2011
at 8:55 AM
Happy Birthday to one of the most inspiring pastors! You and Bonnie probably had so much fun growing up together so close. I can only imagine all the fun childhood espades you shared. Even though you are far away, the love of your Christian family reaches you! Have a great day, my little brother–ha!
By: Sue Ann Wagner on April 7, 2011
at 9:39 AM
Thanks for the birthday greetings. Yes, Bonnie and I had a fun childhood together and have remained close throughout the years. She is a wonderful sister. We share lots of good memories.
By: Omar C. Garcia on April 7, 2011
at 10:07 AM
Happy Birthday. God bless Mothers.
By: Dacques Nini on April 7, 2011
at 2:44 PM
Amen! Thanks, Dacques.
By: Omar C. Garcia on April 7, 2011
at 3:20 PM
Happy Birthday Omar!! This is the very first time I have answered on a blog. I cried when I read your blog this morning. Thank you so much – what beautiful memories we had growing up. Mom and Dad always did make our birthdays so special! Praying for you. See you when you get home.
Love You,
your sister,
Bonnie
By: Yvonne Glosch on April 7, 2011
at 8:33 PM
Thanks, Bonnie. I am so glad that God put us in the same family and that we were blessed with such amazing parents. I cannot imagine my life without you and am so proud to call you my sister. Love you and see you soon.
By: Omar C. Garcia on April 7, 2011
at 8:43 PM
Wherever you are mi amigo … Feliz Cumpleanos ………………. and sis Bonnie tambien!!!
Keep up the good work!!
By: Carlos on April 7, 2011
at 10:51 PM
Gracias, Carlos. Estoy en Bangladesh. Voy a comenzar el viaje de regreso a Estados Unidos más tarde hoy. Dale mis saludos a todos nuestros buenos amigos en El Salvador.
By: Omar C. Garcia on April 8, 2011
at 12:20 AM