Celebrations - 75th Birthday

Yesterday, my dad turned 75 years old. This is a huge milestone. I am daddy's girl. My dad growing up taught me so many things about life. But the most important thing he taught me was the value of going to church and my relationship with Jesus.

It was an honor to celebrate the life of my father with our family and friends yesterday. It's been a difficult year for our family. My father lost his wife of twenty years in November. She was an amazing woman who loved Jesus and is very missed by our family. I tell my dad the house isn't the same without Patty in it.
As many of you know when you face a death, the first year is the toughest so I wanted my dad to have the best birthday that I could give him. Decorations were easy as I didn't have my Cricut. Thank you Dollar Tree for great football decor that my brother picked out. My dad is a HUGE Steeler fan.

I found a few items on Pinterest to help make the party even better. One of them was a Memory Jar. To make a memory Jar simply take a big jar. I put lace on it and then made a few tags that said Happy Birthday and Memories. Each guest wrote down a verse or their favorite memory of my dad. It was good for him to read these after every one left.
Then I made a 75 years ago sign. It's amazing how things have changed. He loved this sign the most.
Then I had two chalkboard signs made at Walgreens photo for the table. Simple decor but delicious food. Honoring my father was important to me. I haven't always been there for him. I was caught up with raising my own family, our medical stuff, and whatever we were going through. I'm grateful to the Lord for giving me this time with my dad to take care of him, help him, and love him. My dad has faced a few rough health challenges lately. He had a mini stroke in January and another episode a few weeks ago which thankfully wasn't another stroke. Praise you Jesus!

My dad loves his family, friends, and a can of Pepsi. Okay he loves more than that but that's the main things. To all who helped us celebrate thank you!! We are very blessed to be surrounded by so much love. It's a different season but even in the midst of great grief there are blessings. The Lord continually keeps his promises and reminds me yet again I'm faithful. I love you! You're mine.
Do you have a favorite celebration that you remember? Please share it in the comments below.

Remember above all things. You are Blessed!!