Dear Joanne,
We hope you have a CHARMING birthday! We love you. Each time we hear our bracelets jingle today, we will say a prayer for you.
With love,
Thanks everyone for sending me your pictures! If you are coming to the Night of Worship on Friday, please wear your bracelets again. They will add to the musical praise we will lift up in Joanne's honor. --Janna
If you have a special birthday post for Joanne today on your blog, please link using Mr. Linky.
Happy Birthday Joanne! You are an inspiration and such a blessing! I hope you have a very blessed day today!
Blessings
Michelle V
Posted by: Michelle V | March 15, 2011 at 04:42 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne! Praying you have a great day today!
Kristen
Houston, TX
Posted by: Kristen | March 15, 2011 at 04:46 AM
Happy birthday, Joanne!!! Continued love and prayers from NJ! <3
Posted by: Alison | March 15, 2011 at 05:07 AM
Joanne, This new year and all of the surprises that it holds is in the Omnipotent Hand of your Father. What a joy to know that what we do today will matter in eternity.
You have thousands of new friends this year who are praying for you and with you.
You are surrounded by God's provision. Happy Birthday!
Kathy from Idaho.
Posted by: Kathy Rivera | March 15, 2011 at 05:28 AM
Happy Birthday, Joanne! I pray your day is blessed in numerous ways! I'm wearing my bracelet!
Posted by: Laura Estes | March 15, 2011 at 05:28 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne!
It has been such a privilege and a blessing over my life to watch your healing & progress. Our Lord is amazing and I'm so thankful that you're here to celebrate another birthday!
I'm wearing my bracelet, jingling along through the day, and sending many prayers, hugs, and lots of love your way! :)
Posted by: Jenny S | March 15, 2011 at 05:33 AM
Happy, happy, HAPPY birthday to you, my beautiful friend!! I love you like crazy, and I'm praying this is your most favorite birthday EVER EVER EVER!!
Posted by: Marla Taviano | March 15, 2011 at 05:42 AM
Happy Birthday, I am wearing my bracelet in honor of your special day...everytime it jingles I will pray...love from Wisconsin
Posted by: Lesa | March 15, 2011 at 05:45 AM
Happy Birthday sweet Joanne may the Lord fill your day with lots of Love and smiles and Joy and I am wearing my bracelet and praying for you.
So happy birthday to you happy birthday sweet Joanne you go girl you are a warrior you have blessed me in so many ways I cannot begin to tell you.
Carol
Posted by: Carol | March 15, 2011 at 05:49 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne!!! You and Toben are such an inspiration. I hope ya'll have a very blessed day, with many more to come.
Posted by: Thena | March 15, 2011 at 05:53 AM
Happy birthday! I hope it is "charming"! I can't wait to build my own bracelet! You are all such inspirations! God bless!
Posted by: Shannon | March 15, 2011 at 05:58 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne! Thanking God for you today, and hoping you have the very best birthday.
Barb from CNY
Posted by: Barb Motyka | March 15, 2011 at 06:07 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne. Praying this is a blessed and 'charming' day for you:)
Blessings today and every day,
Kaye
Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 46:10
Matthew 21:22
Posted by: Kaye | March 15, 2011 at 06:11 AM
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Joanne!!! I pray you have a wonderfully blessed day! You truly are an inspiration! May God bless you each and every day! =) I hope you have a "charmed" day. =)
God bless,
Lynn P. from Texas
Posted by: Lynn | March 15, 2011 at 06:16 AM
Happy Birthday, Joanne! Sending love and prayers your way!
Posted by: Courtney | March 15, 2011 at 06:19 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne! I am praying the Lord blesses your day.
Posted by: Donna J | March 15, 2011 at 06:27 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne, prayers for continued recovery from one nurse writer to another published writer. I have an inkling about what you have gone through and what you may still face. What a wonderful inspiration you are to others. Have a great day.
Posted by: Terri Forehand | March 15, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne! I pray you will be blessed today beyond measure and that it will be a wonderfully charming day. Praying for your complete recovery for you sweet siesta!
Posted by: Patti Warren | March 15, 2011 at 06:40 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne! I hope that you have the most wonderul birthday. Keep up all the hard work you've been doing. You are an amazing inspiration to us all!
Love you!
Posted by: Hillary Mueller | March 15, 2011 at 06:41 AM
Happy Birthday, Joanne!!! The Lord has brought you into this world and He has not taken you home...you have much to accomplish still on this earth! May He get all the glory from your shining light! Eat some cake today, siesta!
Posted by: Angie Thieszen | March 15, 2011 at 06:44 AM
happy birthday, dear girl! i hope your day is filled with smiles. :)
Posted by: randi | March 15, 2011 at 06:52 AM
Happy Birthday, Joanne! You are a blessing and an inspiration!
Posted by: Real Housewife of Naperville | March 15, 2011 at 06:55 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOANNE!!! Praying for this special day to be filled with many blessings. Thanking God for how He has touched my heart through you and your family. Much love from Ontario, Canada.
Posted by: Sharon Telfer | March 15, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Joanne, Happy Birthday! Thinking of you on a very special day.
Jeanette from Blue Bell, Pa.
Posted by: Jeanette | March 15, 2011 at 07:02 AM
Wishing you a happy birthday! Wearing my charm bracelet and praying for you.
Happy Day and lots of love!
Blessings
Jen Medeiros
Posted by: Jennifer | March 15, 2011 at 07:04 AM
Janna, this rocks - and you rule. Thanks friend!
Posted by: Kristen | March 15, 2011 at 07:26 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday Joanne. I don't know you or your family personally, but feel as if I do from reading your blog and following you on Twitter. I have even listened to your husband on his radio program, via the internet. I have been praying consistently for you and your family.
God bless you and heal you completely! I hope you do have a blessed birthday today!
With Christian Love,
Debbie Swart
Galena, Kansas
Posted by: Debbie Swart | March 15, 2011 at 07:33 AM
Happy Birthday!! Praying for you everyday from here in Montana. You and your family are such an inspiration and encouragement to me. Blessings to you Joanne!
Posted by: Leslie Wright | March 15, 2011 at 07:46 AM
Wishing you all of Gods blessings today and everyday Joanne. Heal fast and smile a lot. We are all praying for you. Happy Birthday! Thanks for showing us what a miracle looks like!
Posted by: Janice | March 15, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne. Wishing you a great birthday. Praising God for the miracle He is showing us through you! Enjoy your day.
Shelly
Kansas
Posted by: Shelly | March 15, 2011 at 08:10 AM
I was too late to get a photo included - or to write a blog post about my charm bracelet. But I do wish you a Happy Birthday. You're in my prayers!
Posted by: Dianna | March 15, 2011 at 08:12 AM
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to youu!
Happy Birthday dear Joanne!
Happy Birthday to youuuuuu!!!
I am praying you have an awesome day and I am still hoping and praying for your complete Miracle healing from God!!
My memory verse today is Romans 5:5
"And hope does not disappoint us,
because God has poured out His Love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us!"
Thank You God for Your Hope and Holy Spirit!
Happy Birthday Joanne!
Posted by: Colette | March 15, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Have the most wonderful birthday dear girl! Wishing you the joy of family around you and comfort knowing all who pray for you daily!
Posted by: Lynn | March 15, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Happy Birthday, Joanne!!!! You are a beautiful and inspirational "charm" in my bracelet of friends. Praying for you and your family each and everyday.
Posted by: Vicki | March 15, 2011 at 08:18 AM
I don't have a charm bracelet to share but ido wish Joanne a happy birthday and continued improvement and strength in the coming year.
Posted by: Penbleth | March 15, 2011 at 08:20 AM
This has to be one of the neatest birthday ideas I have ever seen.
HaPpY BiRtHdAy JOANNE!!! Praying for a great year ahead.
Posted by: Jean M | March 15, 2011 at 08:21 AM
happy birthday, joanne! i am covering you in prayers today...all the way from ohio! you mean so much to me and i am inspired by you and your amazing family!
Posted by: Aimee Loeser | March 15, 2011 at 08:23 AM
I'm wishing you a wonderful Happy Birthday and the Lord's blessings on your life today! It's my birthday today too! I'm happy to share it with such a strong, beautiful, godly woman as YOU!!! Love, Jenny in VA
Posted by: Jenny Corso | March 15, 2011 at 08:24 AM
Happy birthday, Joanne, from Scott AFB, IL!
Posted by: Patty Mullins | March 15, 2011 at 08:27 AM
OH HAPPY DAY JOANNE!!!!!! gosh I sure do love ya lady! And let me tell you one thing...we are just giddy over this day for you! We will have cake at our house tonight and i'll be dern but i forgot my bracelet this morning when i left the house. I'll go home later and put it on for you sweetie.
Oh we would all give anything to hug your precious neck and pray His abundant blessings over this next year for you!
Big big big hugs,
Fran
Posted by: Fran | March 15, 2011 at 08:33 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hope your day (and the year ahead) is smushed-up-full of BLESSINGS galore! Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | March 15, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne....Praying God's b;essing on you today. You are an inspiration to all of us. God is good. Hope you have a special day...Heather
Posted by: heather | March 15, 2011 at 08:44 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne!
Posted by: Rochelle Shaftic | March 15, 2011 at 08:50 AM
Jingling for you today, Joanne! Wishing you a Happy, Happy Day!
Posted by: Amy | March 15, 2011 at 08:52 AM
Happy birthday, Joanne! You are AWESOME and LOVED and a MIRACLE and BEAUTIFUL and CREATIVE and STRONG and okay, maybe just a little bit older now. Happy 30th! :) Love you!
Posted by: angie | March 15, 2011 at 08:54 AM
Happy Birthday! Looking forward to next year in Paris? Tuscany? :)
Posted by: Sarah Canfield | March 15, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Wishing you a very happy birthday Joanne! All those charm bracelets kind of makes me want to have one too! You have a lot of people around you who love you! :)
Posted by: Amy | March 15, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Wishing you a charm-filled birthday!! Joanne, you are an inspiration and blessing to all of us!
Posted by: Amy in North Idaho | March 15, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Happy Birthday, Joanne! Praying for you, sister in Christ.
-Lindsey
Lincoln, Nebraska
Posted by: Lindsey | March 15, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Happy Birthday, Joanne! You are my birthday twin. I knew I liked you after reading your blog. First we have the same taste in books and now this discovery :) I'm praying for you to be completely healed. I know you have a long journey ahead but I am confident that you and God can do it. much love, Joybird
Posted by: Joybird | March 15, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Happy birthday Joanne. I've been praying for you and so excited to see God's miracles in your life. Hang in there - know that God loves you and will get you through. May He give you an awesome day today as you move. Take care - keep looking up to Him.
Posted by: Jamie Muramoto | March 15, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne! Thank you for all you do to teach us how to be better wives, mothers and daughters in Christ. You are LOVED and APPRECIATED!! Have a wonderful birthday.
Posted by: Joyjoyg | March 15, 2011 at 09:52 AM
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO YOU, SWEET JOANNE!
My life has been touched on so many levels because of you. I pray that your special day today is nothing short of FANTABUWONDERMOUS for you! It is just so AWESOME to see what God is doing - and, yes I CAN use the word Awesome because it is GOD ;) (You'd have to read my post about the word AWESOME to get that, I guess - lol)
Anyway, I "sang" to you on facebook so I'll spare you here - lol - just know that I'm praying for MANY BLESSINGS to come your way today :)
Posted by: Kathryn Champion | March 15, 2011 at 09:56 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOANNE!!! I am praying for blessings on your day, and for complete recovery! You and your family have blessed me in ways you may never know. But I hope someday I will get to meet you and tell you. You are a kindred spirit. Keep at it, dear sister. You will finish strong and receive the crown of life.
Love, Karene in Yorba Linda, CA
Posted by: Karene | March 15, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Happy birthday to you, Joanne! You are truly an inspiration to me and a blessing in my life (even tho we've never met in person).
With love,
Lisa in sunny and hot AZ
Posted by: Lisa Chandler | March 15, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Happy Birthday!!!! I don't have a charm bracelet , but after seeing all of these beautiful ones I am gonna have to start one. They are lovely . Hope you have a great day !!! Praying for you !!!
Posted by: Ann Doucette | March 15, 2011 at 10:47 AM
HAPPY 39th BIRTHDAY Joanne!!
I am praying and praying for you often.
Psalm 139:13-18 NIV
For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
How precious to me are your thoughts, God!
How vast is the sum of them!
Were I to count them,
they would outnumber the grains of sand—
when I awake, I am still with you.
You have a wonderful family and a beautiful fighting spirit. Blessings on you, trust in Him and never give up the fight.
Praying for 100% healing.
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Posted by: Child of God | March 15, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Happy Birthday!!! Wishing you a blessed day filled with much joy and love! I have not been commenting much lately, and I am even behind a couple week on my Memory Monday posts. I am incredibly grateful to you for giving me the gift of Memory Monday and today I certainly would like to provide you a better gift than a simple birthday wish - perhaps somday :-) For now, I can check in on you every day through your blog and of course continue to pray for you.
Posted by: Carrie | March 15, 2011 at 11:04 AM
All linked up! Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Joanne - here's to SO many more years to come! Happy, happy birthday!
Posted by: anna | March 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Happy Birthday, Joanne! May it be a wonderful and blessed day, and may an amazing year be ahead of you.
Love and prayers from Oklahoma,
Lisa J.
Posted by: Lisa J | March 15, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Happy Birthday Joanne. Keep up the tremendous work.
Posted by: Christine H. | March 15, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Happy Birthday sweet Joanne!! I hope it has been a day full of Joy, laughter, sweet surprises, love and blessings!!
Much love
Posted by: Kim - connorcolesmom | March 15, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Happy birthday, Joanne!! I hope it's full of chocolate cake and all the ice cream a girl can eat!! You're such an inspiration to all of us. You're doing an amazing job and I continue to pray for you and your family every day. You can do this!!
Posted by: Katie S | March 15, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Happy Birthday, Joanne! I have been praying for you from Day 1 since reading about your stroke on Beth Moore's blog. I have cried and laughed alongside your family, celebrated, and prayed unceasingly. What an amazing woman you are! I know God has some incredible things in store for you and your family this year. Praying you are showered with love and God's grace as you move to your next home before home! Continuing to pray BIG for you in TX!
Posted by: Darlene | March 15, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Joanne!! Happy Birthday to you!!!! May God continue to bless you and His healing and face shine through you!
From Sara G, Oklahoma City, OK, stroke survivor
Posted by: Sara G | March 15, 2011 at 01:03 PM
Happy Birthday Joanne!! I pray for you everyday!!
Posted by: Linda | March 15, 2011 at 01:08 PM
Happy Birthday!!
(Love this post....kudo's to whoever thought of it!)
Posted by: janet cline | March 15, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday Joanne!! Still praying here in Missouri:)
Posted by: Leah C | March 15, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Ahhh, my friend! I pray this day has been so very special for you!! I love you so much, my sister...and am thankful for you!! CELEBRATING YOU!~
Also? My charm is in the picture under Chris S. just to let you know...My email address often confuses with both my and Chris' name in it. :)
Love you!
Holly
Posted by: Holly Smith | March 15, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Happy birthday Joanne from Memphis TN:) I share the same birthday and have been praying for you and your family since I received an email and your blog for a prayer request in January. So thankful for your continued recovery. I know this is not your "best" birthday but pray you have hope for better and better ones in your future. Your family obviuosly adore you!!!Think of you today on your birthday and praying for peace, comfort and healing for you!!!
Much love,
Paige Wright
paige-foriknowtheplansihaveforyou.blogspot.com
Posted by: Paige Wright | March 15, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday Joanne!! You have the most creative and thoughtful people that make up Team Joanne!! What an amazingly cool idea! Oh how I wish I lived closer- I would love to be at your benefit! Since the day I read on the LPM blog about your situation I have been praying for you and your family. Especially today, I pray you literally feel all the healing love that is being sent your way!! Much love from a fellow siesta in CNY!
Katie
Posted by: Katie | March 15, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Happy Birthday Joanne! It is my hubby's birthday today as well, so now I'll always remember it. :) May God bless you with His strength today and a special measure of His joy!
Posted by: Anuja | March 15, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: DigiNee | March 15, 2011 at 02:48 PM
Happy, Happy Day! Love all the charm bracelets!
Praying for you from CT!
In His Love, Karol
Posted by: Karol | March 15, 2011 at 02:50 PM
Hi Joanne:
Though we have never met we do share one thing and that is the same birthday. I hope your are having a happy birthday as well. You are in my prayers!
Robin
Posted by: Robin | March 15, 2011 at 03:01 PM
I hope you hear the Happy Birthday song jingling sweetly from countless wrists today! Have a lovely day, beloved Joanne.
I pray especially during the night hours.
Another caring reader sending (((hugs))) from the Seattle area.
Posted by: Michal | March 15, 2011 at 03:08 PM
Happy birthday! May you feel His abundant love and blessings today. You are loved!
Posted by: Kerry | March 15, 2011 at 03:18 PM
Happy Birthday Joanne! Hope your day has been the best birthday yet! Just wanted to say how inspirational you have been to me, you are my hero! Through your link on your blog I have started supporting a Compassion child! You have also helped me to see God clearer and I 100% believe in the power of prayer. Thank you so much you have touched my life so greatly and we've never met. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Anonymous Prayer | March 15, 2011 at 04:15 PM
I hope that as you lay your head down to sleep tonight that you have a big ol' grin on your face just thinkin' about all the women all over the world who are your new friends. Its obvious that you are loved by your sweet husband and beautiful girls, your loving parents and the rest of your extended family...but how blessed you must feel tonight as you see all these birthday wishes. May you have nothing but sweet dreams as you sleep soundly knowing that not only are you loved by many on this earth, you are LOVED BY THE KING my friend, and there is no better gift than that. Happy Birthday from central Iowa!
Posted by: Diane Mitchell | March 15, 2011 at 04:26 PM
Joanne, you have soooooo much to look forward to in this next year!! Much love to and many prayers for you! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Margie Smallman | March 15, 2011 at 04:39 PM
I think this year will be your absolute best! Imagine .... millions of people praying for you! Wow! what does God have in store? I can't wait to see!
Happy, happy birthday!
Rachel
Atlanta, GA
Posted by: Rachel Pate | March 15, 2011 at 05:20 PM
Happy Birthday, Joanne! I looked at my bracelet many times today and thought of you. Wishing you an amazing, strong, and healthy year.
Susan S.
Posted by: Susan Schnitzler | March 15, 2011 at 05:37 PM
Happy Birthay, Joanne! Sorry I wasn't able to join the charm bracelet fun. I was away from home and away from my James Avery bracelet when all the fun began. I hope you had a wonderful day surrounded by those you love! Keep working hard. We miss hearing from you!
Posted by: Fonda | March 15, 2011 at 05:38 PM
Happy Birthday, Joanne! My high school students and I are praying for you in Victoria, Mississippi!
Marie D.
Posted by: Marie | March 15, 2011 at 06:16 PM
We haven't met but I've been following the blog a few months now. My prayers to you and your family still! Happy birthday
Posted by: Jennifer Lo | March 15, 2011 at 06:34 PM
Happy Happy Birthday Joanne!! Prayers, best wishes and love are coming to you from New Jersey in hopes that your birthday (a most special day already) will show you just how loved you are...especially by your Heavenly Father. May this day be just the beginning of a year that is WOWED by God's grace, faithfulness, and blessings.
Praying God's best for you and your family~with love, Renee
Posted by: Renee Bloom | March 15, 2011 at 06:51 PM
Happy Birthday Joanne! We haven't met but I am praying for you and your family!
Kathryn
Posted by: Kathryn Carpenter | March 15, 2011 at 09:01 PM
happy birthday, birthday girl... praying for you and awed at your recovery so far! yay... dance of joy... god is good! linda
Posted by: linda | March 15, 2011 at 09:44 PM
OH HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WOW, Joanne! What a perfectly delightful birthday celebration for a most deserving gal! Luv the whole 'charming' idea...(would love to have seen your face over your 'surprise party'C=)and luv all the beautiful bracelets!! What fun! Praying your day was an exciting beginning to a most promising, miraculous year in your life!
Posted by: Susan Moher | March 15, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Happy Birthday Joanne! I hope this day brought you joy and happiness as you were with the ones that love you so much. My prayers for you and your family continue!
Posted by: Tammy | March 15, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Happy Birthday, Joanne! May this be one of the best years in your life! :) Hugs, Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Burnett | March 15, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Happy Birthday Joanne! Praying it was filled with love and lots of cake. I love the bracelet pics...I can just hear all that jingling:)
We keep on praying here in OR. for continued recovery and peace for you.
Blessings to you and your family on this special day.
Sue
Posted by: sue | March 16, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Happy happy birthday Joanne. So excited to see how God is moving to heal you and look forward to hearing YOUR words on this fully in the coming days. You are much loved.
Posted by: stephanie | March 16, 2011 at 04:25 AM
Happy birthday and many more returns.
Posted by: Happy Birthday | April 21, 2011 at 07:44 PM