Updates from Jud and Jan

75th Birthday Alert!

Jan’s 75th birthday is today—Tuesday, June 2nd—her first birthday without Jud since they were barely into their twenties.  After a loss, all these firsts—holidays, anniversaries, birthdays—can pile up and be hard to get through, as some of you know all too well.

I know she’d be touched and surprised to find birthday wishes from you who have been following her here these past nine months. You have no idea how much your support means to her.  So be serious or silly or something in between, but please take this opportunity to send birthday greetings.

52 Comments

Jennie-Rebecca Falcetta

Dear Jan --

You've never seemed anything but young to me! Blessings on this landmark birthday, and much love!

Megan Glidden

Happiest of birthdays! Filled with love from this side and beyond - what a gift! xx

Anna Iltis

Happy Birthday Jan!!! I am sure that you are with your beautiful family!
May the Lord hold you in His loving arms and give you peace and joy
!!!

Ann Givens

Happy Birthday, Jan. May you be blessed today just as you have blessed so many of us with your inspirational words over these past months. Blessings, Ann Givens

Sara Ratichek

Wishing you a day FILLED with love from everywhere(…One) - love that gives deep joy in the midst of ache. I so enjoy your radiant smile, your sparkling eyes, and your honest words. Thank you, Jan. and Happy Birthday! Sara R

Linda Coonrod

Happy Birthday Jan!! Love you to the moon! Your inspiring words through this site are a constant delight, and your comfort and joy in the Lord have been a model for all the years I have been blessed to know you. Wishing you Son-shine on this chilly drippy day!!!
Love, Linda

wendy lane

I remember when we were at Gordon together and you were in your 30's thinking you were soooo old! And now we are almost the same age! ALMOST! :) You are an inspiration to me - always have been! I love you and am so incredibly thankful for you in my life!!! Praying God's richest blessings upon and around you dear friend!! All my love!

Kristina Harter

We love you Momo. We're here to keep you young!

Beckie Aiken

Happy 75th birthday Jan! Wishing you all the joys of remembrance and a special outpouring of God's love on this day when he created you. He sure is happy about that! And I am most grateful for your life. Thank you.
Beckie (& David)

Peggy Hothem

Wishing you a blessed birthday that is filled with unexpected joy that you will know comes from the Lord's deep ever-lasting love for you.

Steve and Ruth Macchia

Happy Birthday Jan!
Blessings and joy in Jesus,
Steve and Ruth Macchia

Ron Gascho

Happy Birthday, Jan!!

Helene Winter

Happy Birthday, dear Jan. I didn't know we were so close. I thought you were much younger! I pray today is full and sweet in the midst of sorrow….that is the miracle He gives, it seems.
We love you,
Helene, for Dave also

Dale Lefever

Happy Birthday Jan,

I don't know how many others can claim the same day, but we are "soul mates" and God knew what He was doing on June 2! Blessings, Dale

Marty Lefever

Happy Birthday, sweet friend!! May your heart be encouraged by the outpouring of love and prayers for you on this day! We love you . . .

Jeanette Myra

Happy Birthday! You are such a special lady!! I trust there will be some friends around you today to make you laugh. You have made us laugh and cry so many times in the last months. We love you!

Patricia McKay

Dear Jan—Couldn't find a turkey (oh, the memories)...chickens will have to do! Happy, Happy 75th...and dance on to 100+!! Hugs!
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=grandmas%27+90th+chicken+dance&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-002

Charlyn Crow

Wow 75 big ones JAN
You & Sturgis/motorcyclists share 75years!!!

/Motorcicylists

Mary Macaluso

Happy birthday, dear friend. Can you believe we're 75....where did the time go. We know this is another "first" without Jud so a bitter sweet day. Hope you have some family and friends to celebrate YOU! Wish we were there to join in! Sending hugs and love!

Donna Jean McIntosh

Happy Birthday, Jan!!! You are such a blessing! I am so thankful for you, and God in you! Hugs!!!!!!!!

Steve and Ruth Macchia

Happy Birthday Jan!
Blessings and joy in Jesus,
Steve and Ruth Macchia

Ron Gascho

Happy Birthday, Jan!!

Helene Winter

Happy Birthday, dear Jan. I didn't know we were so close. I thought you were much younger! I pray today is full and sweet in the midst of sorrow….that is the miracle He gives, it seems.
We love you,
Helene, for Dave also

Dale Lefever

Happy Birthday Jan,

I don't know how many others can claim the same day, but we are "soul mates" and God knew what He was doing on June 2! Blessings, Dale

Marty Lefever

Happy Birthday, sweet friend!! May your heart be encouraged by the outpouring of love and prayers for you on this day! We love you . . .

Jeanette Myra

Happy Birthday! You are such a special lady!! I trust there will be some friends around you today to make you laugh. You have made us laugh and cry so many times in the last months. We love you!

Patricia McKay

Dear Jan—Couldn't find a turkey (oh, the memories)...chickens will have to do! Happy, Happy 75th...and dance on to 100+!! Hugs!
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=grandmas%27+90th+chicken+dance&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-002

Charlyn Crow

Wow 75 big ones JAN
You & Sturgis/motorcyclists share 75years!!!

/Motorcicylists

Mary Macaluso

Happy birthday, dear friend. Can you believe we're 75....where did the time go. We know this is another "first" without Jud so a bitter sweet day. Hope you have some family and friends to celebrate YOU! Wish we were there to join in! Sending hugs and love!

Donna Jean McIntosh

Happy Birthday, Jan!!! You are such a blessing! I am so thankful for you, and God in you! Hugs!!!!!!!!

Karen Wilkerson

Happy Birthday Jan from all who love you at Grace Chapel! 😊Bryan and Karen Wilkerson

Randall Mathews

Dearest Jan: Want you to know how much you are loved and appreciated by so many of us at Christ Church on your special day.

Randy and Alice Mathews

naomi Gray

Happy birthday, dear Jan!

Sherry Tupper

Dear Jan - Special Birthday Greetings from the Gordon Getaway Gang in China. May your day be as special as you are. Sending you love and best wishes.

Madelyn Shields

Happy Birthday Jan 🎁🎂🎉
Sending hugs and kisses 😘 and prayers 🙏 on this first birthday without your beloved Jud. I hope lots of sweet memories come to mind today and you rejoice in all the love that surrounds you. Love Lyn and Tom

Pastor Tim & Shirley Dubeau

Dearest Jan,
Happy Birthday 🎂! Happy New Year🎉! Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers on your special day! Hugs, Tim & Shirley

Raquel Lopez

Dearest MamaJan: Feliz Cumpleaños!! We wish you a year filled with love and lots of happiness. May God embrace you and give you a new perspective of life, filled with His infinite love. May He show you how much He loves YOU every step you take this year. We send you our love and many, MANY hugs! Talk to you later! Xoxoxoxo

Lillian Harper

Happy Birthday, dearest Jan, from across the pond. May your day be happy and filled with good cheer and good things from morning till evening. We'll toast you at teatime and nibble a sweet scone for you and a cuppa. Many, many happy returns of the day and season and year. We love you, Bill and Lillian

Paul Edwards

It's still June 2 on the west coast...so HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Being so far away, we have enjoyed reading your posts...laughed and cried...you are often in our thoughts and prayers...much love, Paul & Karen

Sue Andringa

Happy happy birthday, dear Jan ! We wish you a joyful, love-filled, wonderful, very special day! YOU are so special ! Sending our love to you and big hugs too ... 75 looks great on you!
Sue and Bob :)

Karen Wilkerson

Happy Birthday Jan from all who love you at Grace Chapel! 😊Bryan and Karen Wilkerson

Randall Mathews

Dearest Jan: Want you to know how much you are loved and appreciated by so many of us at Christ Church on your special day.

Randy and Alice Mathews

naomi Gray

Happy birthday, dear Jan!

Sherry Tupper

Dear Jan - Special Birthday Greetings from the Gordon Getaway Gang in China. May your day be as special as you are. Sending you love and best wishes.

Madelyn Shields

Happy Birthday Jan 🎁🎂🎉
Sending hugs and kisses 😘 and prayers 🙏 on this first birthday without your beloved Jud. I hope lots of sweet memories come to mind today and you rejoice in all the love that surrounds you. Love Lyn and Tom

Pastor Tim & Shirley Dubeau

Dearest Jan,
Happy Birthday 🎂! Happy New Year🎉! Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers on your special day! Hugs, Tim & Shirley

Raquel Lopez

Dearest MamaJan: Feliz Cumpleaños!! We wish you a year filled with love and lots of happiness. May God embrace you and give you a new perspective of life, filled with His infinite love. May He show you how much He loves YOU every step you take this year. We send you our love and many, MANY hugs! Talk to you later! Xoxoxoxo

Lillian Harper

Happy Birthday, dearest Jan, from across the pond. May your day be happy and filled with good cheer and good things from morning till evening. We'll toast you at teatime and nibble a sweet scone for you and a cuppa. Many, many happy returns of the day and season and year. We love you, Bill and Lillian

Paul Edwards

It's still June 2 on the west coast...so HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Being so far away, we have enjoyed reading your posts...laughed and cried...you are often in our thoughts and prayers...much love, Paul & Karen

Sue Andringa

Happy happy birthday, dear Jan ! We wish you a joyful, love-filled, wonderful, very special day! YOU are so special ! Sending our love to you and big hugs too ... 75 looks great on you!
Sue and Bob :)

Meg and Bruce Herman

Happy Birthday, beloved Jan. May your day be filled with friends and family. We love you and admire you and send huge hugs on this day.

Meg and Bruce Herman

Happy Birthday, beloved Jan. May your day be filled with friends and family. We love you and admire you and send huge hugs on this day.