I first met Ann Siebring more than forty years ago and from the very first it was clear that family was central to her life as it still is today; to raise her children in a life of Christian faith was the main task of her days. And since there were 11 children the task stretched out for some time and in small ways still carries on today. There is a wall in her bedroom where hardly wall can be seen for it is covered from floor to ceiling with the photographs of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And if there is one thing I can be sure of, it is this, that the first prayer of the day and the last is for all those who are on that wall. No matter what else was going on in any particular day, you could rest assured that it started in prayer and ended that way.
My mother-in-law is 90 years old today. It is actually quite amazing that I can just write that because I do remember that for many years she didn’t like to talk about her age. That time seems to have passed and well it should since reaching 90 is no small gift. And she does see it that way.
I first met Ann Siebring more than forty years ago and from the very first it was clear that family was central to her life as it still is today; to raise her children in a life of Christian faith was the main task of her days. And since there were 11 children the task stretched out for some time and in small ways still carries on today. There is a wall in her bedroom where hardly wall can be seen for it is covered from floor to ceiling with the photographs of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And if there is one thing I can be sure of, it is this, that the first prayer of the day and the last is for all those who are on that wall. No matter what else was going on in any particular day, you could rest assured that it started in prayer and ended that way.
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laura
9/21/2016 08:27:00 am
beautiful!
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Jane
9/21/2016 09:15:32 am
What a wonderful legacy for Jenny's mom.
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Sarah
9/21/2016 11:02:28 am
Happy Birthday Mrs. S!! You are a dear and special lady! God bless you on your 90th birthday. Enjoy the celebration as your family honours you today.
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