Monday, May 1, 2023

My Birthday Cake, What's Left of It


 This cake did say "Happy Birthday Terra" at one point. I had an upbeat birthday a few days ago, including a surprise birthday party given for me by the 12 women in my women's Bible study group. We are in an 8 week study of the book and video The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. Four of the women I had not met before, this is a great way to meet people. They served a feast including two quiches made with eggs from the lady's hens (now that is fresh) and organic asparagus in one, and mushrooms in the other. These ladies are darlings, ranging in age from 40 to 80, and two of them have immigrated to the USA from other countries. Quite a diverse group united in love of Jesus and people.


 


 


 Above is a crystal hummingbird birthday gift given to me by another dear friend who I met in church several years ago.

When the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus they asked him "Which of the commandments is the greatest?". "Jesus answered "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:37-39


29 comments:

Betsy said...

Happy Belated Birthday Terra! I'm so glad you had a great day. The quiches sound lovely and delicious. I haven't had quiche in a very long time.
Take care,
Betsy

Marie Smith said...

Belated best wishes!

Mari said...

Happy Birthday! Glad you got to enjoy some cake.
I did that study last year. I really like Priscilla Shirer studies.

Wanda said...

What a lovely party. Happy Birthay. How nice to share it with your Bible Study ladies. I get to do that tomorrow. We are having a luncheon after our Bible Study. We are doing a study of "The Sermon on the Mount" by Susan Heck. Wonderful study.
Praying you have a wonderful year, full of God's richest blessings.

My Tata's Cottage said...

Oh that cake looks delicious. But having such amazing friends. What a happy birthday it was. I want to wish you a Belated Happy Birthday! How fun to have met some new friends too. I know you must be grateful. The food sounded wonderful. My husband Avery loves quiche. I make one my sister-in-law (his sister) gave me when she worked for the Tea Room in our hometown. It is a Southwest quiche. It has mild green chilies chopped into it with cheese but I added black olives because we love it that way. Quiche is a good meal and we always have fresh fruit with it. I hope your day is blessed as well as this new month and new week too. Take care.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Sounds like you had a fab birthday and I love the photo of your cake!

Mevely317 said...

Happy belated birthday!
Armor of God was the first study in which I participated; and now they're discussing doing it again. I'm in!

Rian said...

Happy Belated Birthday Terra! Love the hummingbird. I have a hummingbird mobile that lights up - given to me by my son a while back. It hangs in the tree up front.

Marcia said...

Happy Birthday! We love quiche here. It's a regular on the list of things I make.

Granny Marigold said...

Belated birthday wishes!! The cake looks like it was delicious and the crystal hummingbird is so cute. Your Bible study group sounds lovely. Have a good week.

Kathy G said...

Happy Birthday!

Kathy G said...

Happy Birthday!

Miss Merry said...

Happy Birthday! That looks like a delicious celebration!!!

Margaret D said...

Happy Birthday seems you had a great day.

Linda said...

Happy BIRTHDAY!! You are so loved!!

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Happy Birthday! 💐

Britta said...

Dear Terra, Happy Birthday! My wish comes late, but is genuine: I wish you happiness, good health and loving hearts around you - and many of your wishes fulfilled. Britta

Carla from The River said...

Happy Birthday... I love the hummingbird.

Nellie said...

Belated happy birthday wishes to you! April is full of birthdays for us! It’s great to have good friends to help you celebrate!

Eggs In My Pocket said...

Happy Birthday! Your Bible study group sounds like such a warm and caring group to learn God's word with! How blessed you all are! Love your crystal hummingbird!

baili said...

Happy Birthday to you dear Terra !
may you see may more with loved one and with peace health and happiness amen!

your group ladies sound really kind and sweet as they arrange your birthday party and what a gorgeous and pretty is this darling cute crystal hummingbird wow loved it :)

your cake looks so yummy :)

loved from the bottom of my heart what the tenth commandment says because our holy book says the same and repeatedly ,loving our Creator is first condition because when we love him we recognize his love showering upon us numerously and we love each creation he has created and we learn to live in harmony with then .
hugs!

Tabor said...

Belated Happy Birthday and we need more of the second ommmandment.

meandmysmallcorner said...


Happy Birthday Terra. The hummingbird ornament for the garden is lovely.
God bless you with kind friends,good health and happy days x

Liz Hinds said...

That sounds like a lovely group of women

Aritha V. said...

Wow, what a wonderful birthday celebration! It's so heartwarming to hear about the surprise party thrown by your women's Bible study group. And the fact that you got to meet new people and share a feast together is so nice. Those quiches sound absolutely delicious, especially with fresh eggs and organic asparagus.

It's also touching to see the crystal hummingbird gift from your dear friend - what a beautiful reminder of the love and support you have in your community. Reading about your experience reminds me of the importance of loving God and loving our neighbors, just as Jesus taught us. Thanks for sharing this uplifting story!

DawnTreader said...

Belated congratulations, Terra! And two cards from you arrived in my postbox yesterday - thanks! (I did not you had a birthday coming up, so no BD card to be expected from me, I'm afraid...)

Anonymous said...

Happy belated birthday, Terra!

God Bless you!

dori said...

Dear Terra, you had a very fine and sunny birthday with dear friends and wonderful atmosphere and fine presents. Have a blessed and happy new year in your life full of love and faith.

Red Rose Alley said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Terra. Our birthdays are around the same time. Your birthday cake looks Yummy. That's so nice of the women in your Bible Study to give you a party. The quiche sounds delicious. I love your red crystal hummingbird.

Have a happy May week, Terra.

~Sheri

ps.....the picture of you as a baby with your mom and dad is a treasure. : )