Happy Birthday Christine

Today is my niece's birthday, she's the mother of my great nephew 

who has been through immense health issues over the course of 

this past few weeks. These are her words from facebook:
"Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!
It's been a hard day but there is still much to be thankful for." 

Throughout this journey there's times which are extremely challenging,
 there's moments of sadness and tears, there's laughter and struggles, 
as well as moments of sheer pride, but the one thing which stands 
well above all else is the love and faith which is shared. 

This is sent out to Christine, her husband Ian

 and their family:

THE GIFT OF AN ANGEL BY YOUR SIDE.

May you always have an angel by your side. 
 Watching out for you in all the things you do.
 Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. 
 Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to come true. 
 Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun. 
 Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide. 
 May you always have love and comfort and courage.

And may you always have an angel by your side. 

 Someone there to catch you if you fall. 
 Encouraging your dreams. 
 Inspiring your happiness.
 Holding your hand and helping you through it all. 
 In all of our days, our lives are always changing. 
 Tears come along as well as smiles. 
 Along the roads you travel, may the miles be a 
thousand times more lovely than lonely.
 May they give you gifts that never, ever end: 
someone wonderful to love and a dear 
friend in whom you can confide. 
 May you have rainbows after every storm.
May you have hopes to keep you safe and warm.

And may you always have an angel by your side. 
          Douglas Pagels.

Happy Birthday Christine.