Two Wednesdays ago a very good friend of many that go down to Lancaster had a birthday to celebrate. This birthday was for Calandra, a mother of two and a loyal and loving friend to many. It was truly our privalege to honor a life so glorifying to God as hers. A month or so prior to this celebration she came to a few of us and mentioned a request that she had. She approached us in a serious manner and said, "I want to celebrate my birthday by having a party in Unity Park. I've never really celebrated my birthday before." We told her there would be a party without question. So as the days approached we brainstormed ideas of how we could make this a special day for such a special woman. We divided up tasks for ballons, a giant birthday card, a personalized cake, and an iPod loaded with music she would enjoy. The evening of the 16th came and a gathering showed up to attend. This was during the normal Freedom In Worship meeting time but post service we got to throw a bash right in the same area we congregated in week after week. She saw we had brought balloons and her reaction showed she was pleased with just that. 
She was also in shock that somebody in the food line knew it was her birthday. I asked her how her day was and she said it was great. "Someone gave me two dollars and I also got a bracelet!" She was ecstatic at the simplest of gifts but I was filled with joy knowing how God was going to soon bless her even more.
We all gathered around the table she was sitting at and began singing happy birthday. We then presented her the giant card that many of us got to sign with our personal message about how special Calandra was to us. She soon had tears forming in her eyes and was filled with joy. That was followed by her removing the wrapping paper off the iPod and was in awe by the gift she had just received.
We love you Calandra.
One of Calandra's favorite songs:
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