IT'S KEM'S 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
THE PARTY KEEPS GOING & GOING & GOING....
Kem's hubby Mark, her family & friends have planned a crazy weekend for her. We want to surprise her every possible chance we get! She has been such a great friend & mentor to so many, that it was easy to get people involved in pulling off a magical weekend for her.
Kem's hubby has notified me that she has gone dark. Poor thing. She has a hard enough time turning of her phone for a 2 hour writing period. She must be going crazy right now. She'll be shocked to find out we've highjacked her blog & twitter account to promote her birthday celebrations.
Take a moment & leave a comment wishing her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Or even better, put a post on your own blog with birthday wishes (maybe include your fav. memory of her). Feel free to include video or pictures as well!!
If you publish a blog post, insert your name & the link (not your blog link, the post's link) into the comment section below. That way the readers & Kem can click around easily to view everyone's posts. We don't want her to miss any of it.
This highjacked blog won't be revealed until the end of the weekend so twitter, blog, email everyone you know & have them cover Kem in some serious internet lovin'. I will be uploading pics, quotes, stories...whatever, to this blog & to her twitter account. Check them both often & comment as much as you like on either network. We want to get at least 100 comments on her blog.
Here is her weekend schedule. She has no idea...everything's a surprise. So feel free to show up anywhere. She will get a kick out of it.
Here's is her weekend schedule:
* Saturday, August 30th 11:00-3:00 CST at The Jazz Festival in Chicago Find us, tell Kem Happy Birthday! Text me at 574-229-1367 and I’ll tell you where we’re at!
* Saturday PM 6:00-7:00 EST Cold Stone Creamery on Edison Road in Mishawaka, IN
* Saturday PM 7:00-10:00 EST Wonderland Theater in Niles, MI- Will be with kids to see some movie (TBD) around 7:10-7:30 range
* Sunday AM August 31st, 11:30 Service at Granger Community Church (Granger, IN)- We typically sit in the back on the right side facing the stage near the sound booth… Come up, give Kem a card and wish her a Happy Birthday!
* Sunday PM 1:00-2:00 Jumpin Juice & Java (most of the Meyer relatives will be here, but you’re welcome to pop in and have a smoothie at the same time!) * Sunday PM 5:00 or 6:00 Bar Louie (University Park Mall)- Come at 5:00 or 6:00…. I don’t think there will be a ton of room so to stagger at either time would be great- we’ll be there from 5:00-6:45
Show up at any of these places & say Hi. But remember, she doesn't know about any of this. So if you see her Saturday, don't give away what's happening on Sunday!
Check back here often. We'll updating her activities here & on twitter.
Happy, happy belated Birthday, Kem!
Posted by: Rebecca H. Greer | Sep 17, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Happy Birthday, Kem! (a little late) Thanks for the advice, the entertainment, and sharing your family with so many. You are a blessing. God bless you for your 40th and always!
Posted by: TL, of TL's Take on Scripture | Sep 06, 2008 at 12:26 AM
I know this is late, but happy birthday!
Hope to get to meet in a few weeks at Innovate Oh Ate.
Posted by: Blake Thompson | Sep 03, 2008 at 12:19 PM
happy, happy, happy BIRTHDAY to you, to you, to you, ole!
Posted by: charles | Sep 02, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Joshua Gregory | Sep 02, 2008 at 11:21 AM
happy-belated-b-day
Posted by: johnny carr | Sep 02, 2008 at 07:47 AM
Happy Birthday
Posted by: Ben Sigman | Sep 01, 2008 at 10:06 PM
I hope you had a great experience. Even though you are a year older it could be worse...you could be 40!
Wait…what do you mean she's 40! unpost..Unpost..UNPOST.
May you feel as loved as the love you give.
HB friend.
Posted by: george watkins | Sep 01, 2008 at 10:36 AM
I know I'm late to the party, but Happy Birthday from California. I turned 40 this year too - good to know I'm in good company.
Posted by: Tonja | Aug 31, 2008 at 11:52 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It was great meeting you this summer and seeing what GCC is all about. Hope you had a great weekend!
PS: I left you a video message on Facebook. :)
Posted by: Rick Suttles | Aug 31, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Happy birthday Kem
Posted by: mike hannah | Aug 31, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Kem, Sorry we couldn't come up and see you on your big day. Instead, here's a little insight on the joys of being 40+. Love, your Texas relations.
http://www.youtube.com/v/CSgh7PUt8_w
Posted by: Melanie and Joe Zuiker | Aug 31, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Happy Birthday!
The hijacking is an awesome idea. I'm going to have to use it for my wife. Looks like you've been having a great birthday weekend.
Posted by: Matt Kerner | Aug 31, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Happy Birthday from Germany!
Posted by: Stephan | Aug 31, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Looks like your hub insured you rocked in 40. Have a great day. Half way home.
Posted by: Jeremy Scheller | Aug 31, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Kem,
Happy Birthday. Glad we could join in on the celebration today! The gray comes next!
Mike Meyer
Posted by: Mike Meyer | Aug 31, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Kem,
There are many who have gone before you into the 40 club and we are all still smiling. Hope you enjoyed every surprise of this weekend. Will you still know how to use your phone when you get it back?
Laura
Posted by: Laura Meyer | Aug 31, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Happy Birthday Kem from those of us here in Minnesota - really enjoy your blog, check it regularly!
Posted by: Jason Stonehouse | Aug 31, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Happy Birthday Kem... you don't look a day over 43.
Posted by: Mark Fogarty | Aug 31, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Happy Birthday! Now sit back and enjoy the blog 'hi-jack'
I wanted to thank you for your blog and all the good work! Your mind has a keen ability to communicate simplicity with absolute brilliance!
Grace and peace to you and your family!
Posted by: Kevin Rush | Aug 31, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Hope you find this birthday your best ever Kem! The 40's are when life really takes off INHO. May your future days see so much more than your former days!
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Paul Kuzma | Aug 31, 2008 at 03:04 AM
feliz cumpleanos kem!
Posted by: dana metzger | Aug 31, 2008 at 12:05 AM
happy birthday kem!!!
you let my hubs, inWorship, talk you and a group into singing happy birthday to me last year at a conference (on video)..thank you again for that!
i hope your b-day is/was as special as that was for me! you deserve it kem!!
Posted by: tam | Aug 30, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Happy Birthday...
Posted by: Michael Head | Aug 30, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Happy late Birthday Kem!!!
Posted by: Chris S. | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Kem,
Happy birthday!!! I hope you have a most fantastic weekend! Happy birthday!
Posted by: Laura | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Your heart for the Lord for the church and your passion for the lord is amazing. Many of us pray that God will bring people like you into our church. May God bless you and as we say in africa. May your tribe increase.
Posted by: James Owolabi | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:20 PM
I don't know you, but from an Aussie brother in Christ.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATE! For a 40 year old shiela, God has blessed you with looks only reserved for you hubby.
Posted by: Brad Twining | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Happy Birthday Kem! I hope you are having an awesome weekend. It's clear that you are very loved and I hope you are feeling that.
Posted by: Shari Wolfgang | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:44 PM
My birthday greeting...to make you smile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syFr9826K-w
Posted by: Tim Stevens | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Happy birthday, Kem!
Tim sent me over here. He said there'd be cake.
Posted by: Mike Rowell | Aug 30, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: David | Aug 30, 2008 at 07:51 PM
Happy 40th Birthday Kem....ahh to be 40 again...so many years ago!
Hope you're havin an awesome day.
Bob
Posted by: Bob Casto | Aug 30, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Happy birthday Kem! I hope you had a fantastic weekend.
Posted by: skoutz | Aug 30, 2008 at 06:11 PM
Happy birthday! Love your twitter updates.
Posted by: Sunny Thomas | Aug 30, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Happy Birthday Kem! Thanks for all the blog posts that made us laugh this year....oh yeah, and the insight.
Hope you day, ok now weekend, is happy happy.
Posted by: Cynthia | Aug 30, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Wow! This was quite the
work in process. You've had a lot of people filling in gaps to pull this off...and everyone has had fun along the way.
A blessed birthday and
many more years to come...Kem. We love you!
Posted by: bunny and her hip husband? | Aug 30, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Kem - Sorry I didn't get a chance to make you a super cool video. What can I say, the essence of me cannot be captured by a camera :)
But seriously, I'm sure you are going crazy not having your phone or Internet access. Hopefully you will survive and live to read all your comments :)
Thanks for being a great woman of leadership!
Happy 40th!
Posted by: Jeanna Miller | Aug 30, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Best birthday wishes to you! Woohoo!
Posted by: Kirt Manuel | Aug 30, 2008 at 04:06 PM
We hope you have a wonderful weekend and tons of fun! We love you and love your friendship. You are a great wife, mother and friend...we are forever changed because of you. Happy 40th Kem...we look forward to many more birthday's together. Love - The Hoeft's
Posted by: Theresa | Aug 30, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Happy Brithday Kem.....Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Dixie Wasik | Aug 30, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Hey Kem Meyer! I thought it was your 30th birthday, so color me surprised!
Love all that you do and all that you influence.
For the 95th time here on your blog: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Dave Ingland | Aug 30, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoy your weekend.
Posted by: Chris Queen | Aug 30, 2008 at 03:20 PM
Happy Birthday, Kem! I hope I'm as cool as you are in ten years. : )
Posted by: Kristin Baker | Aug 30, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Happy Birthday Kem. :)
dj
Posted by: Darrell Jordan | Aug 30, 2008 at 03:16 PM
hey kem!
you're a great neighbor :]
happy birthday!
love,
cecelia
Posted by: cecelia | Aug 30, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Happy 40th from a vetran of 40. Wishing you all of the Lord's best from Canada! Eh!
Posted by: Bill L | Aug 30, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Shawn | Aug 30, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Happy Birthday . . . thank you for being such an inspiration!
Posted by: Debbie Doell | Aug 30, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Hey Kem! Big time Happy Birthday wishes from the Bell gang. - Jeff, Leslee, Lauren, and Garrett.
Posted by: Jeff Bell | Aug 30, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Happy Birthday Kem! All the best from your new friends at Oakbrook.
Posted by: Jermtech | Aug 30, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Jason Petermann | Aug 30, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Happy Birthday Kem...
http://mandyconforth.blogspot.com/2008/08/kems-bday.html
Posted by: mandy | Aug 30, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Happy Birthday Kem! This year you enter your 40s; this year is the end of my 40s. Enjoy yourself!
Posted by: Julie Smies | Aug 30, 2008 at 01:02 PM
happy happy birthday!!!! :D
Posted by: Haleigh Cain | Aug 30, 2008 at 12:29 PM
happy bday Kem!
Posted by: jimmy williams | Aug 30, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Happy Birthday, Kem! I hope your weekend was amazing good fun!
I'm so glad that my sister has such great people in her life, thank you for being an awesome friend.
Posted by: lara | Aug 30, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Happy Birthday Kem!
See you at Innovate!
Posted by: Jeremy Hardwick | Aug 30, 2008 at 11:04 AM
HAPPY 40TH KEM!! You're going to have such an amazing weekend...double high-fives to the hubs!!
Posted by: Angel | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:58 AM
HBTY
HBTY
HBDK
HBTY
Posted by: Steve | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:53 AM
happy birthday!
Posted by: james craig | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Happy 40th!
Posted by: Stacey | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:40 AM
kem,
have an amazing celebration! you are such an encouragement to me. and remember 40 is the new 30!
//blair
Posted by: blair farley | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:25 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! God bless you -- we've never met but it's clear that you have touched many lives to the Glory of God. I pray that you will continue to press on for Him.
Posted by: Leslie | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Yo. The Whittaker's Salute You...
http://seesmic.com/video/E8qn45X9VD
Posted by: Los | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:16 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEM!!! 40 and fabulous!!!
Posted by: Sarah Montgomery | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:15 AM
happy birthday kem! thanks for your constant encouragement and friendship!
Posted by: Scott Hodge | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Hi Kem! I met you last Sunday at the Women's Study Group at your house! I hope you have a wonderful 40th Birthday!
Posted by: Jen Latzke | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Happy Birthday, Kem! Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
~Rob
Posted by: Rob Edwards | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Happy Birthday from Greenwood SC
Posted by: Tina B | Aug 30, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Kem,
Have a wonderful birthday!
Posted by: Shanti and James | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Happy Birthday Kem!
Posted by: Matthew Starner | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Hi there!
Great greetings on your 40th Birthday from Denmark! 40 wont kill u - just make you wiser and more effective for God :-)
Bless
Pastor Flemming Olesen
Denmark
Posted by: Flemming Olesen | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Happy 40th from South Florida! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Brian Beckner | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Kem, Happy Birthday! What a great husband, family and friends!!!
Posted by: Jenni | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Happy Birthday, Kem. You may or may not know me--I'm Faith Stevens' mom. I wish you a very Happy Birthday from Washington State!
Posted by: Glenda Alley | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Happy birthday, Kem.
Hope you are having a great weekend away from your blog.
Ed Stetzer
Posted by: Ed Stetzer | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Happy Birthday, Kem. Enjoy your day, weekend and treats. Keep encouraging your readers!
Posted by: Michael Harrison | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Happy Birthday, Kem!
40 is the new 30! :)
Posted by: Tiffany Smith | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Happy Birthday Kem!! Hope you have a great 40th!
Posted by: Cristine Bunker | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:20 AM
The 40's? I remember being 40 something. It was actually a great time.
Happy Birthday Kem!
Posted by: Steve Miller | Aug 30, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Hi Kem,
Hope you have a great birthday!! 40 wasn't as bad as 30 but 44 will be worse than all :)
Take care,
Mike
New Community Church
Elizabeth City, NC
Posted by: Mike Gothard | Aug 30, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Happy birthday from Jessica Kelley in Nashville, TN!
Posted by: Jessica Kelley | Aug 30, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Kem,
Happy Birthday from the McKinnon's on St. Simons Island, GA!
Posted by: Fred F. McKinnon | Aug 30, 2008 at 08:32 AM
More here: http://cancershmancer.blogspot.com/2008/08/wild-woman-tribute-kem.html
Posted by: Melisa Johnson | Aug 30, 2008 at 08:07 AM
You're the best!
Posted by: Melisa Johnson | Aug 30, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Kem,
Have your 40 years brought ample wisdom to your senses to differentiate one back side from another?
Just curiious ...
Matt
Posted by: Matt Meyer | Aug 30, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Happy Birthday Kem and welcome to the "Elite 40 Club"!!!! Hope your weekend was full of surprises! Your hubby gets a A+ for this one.
-Jodi
Posted by: Jodi Meyer | Aug 30, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Happy Birthday! The "40's" have been some of the greatest, happiest most content years of my life. It is all uphill, really! God Bless!
Gloria Shaffer
(Vanessa Sanders mom)
Posted by: Gloria Shaffer | Aug 30, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Happy Birthday from South Carolina Kem!!
Posted by: | Aug 30, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Happy Birthday Kem. I hope it is a great one for you.
Posted by: Louis Tagliaboschi | Aug 30, 2008 at 06:36 AM
Happy birthday... and as a husband who likes to do similar things, I hope he doesn't loose all his fingers before you get your cell phone back :)
Posted by: Scott Fillmer | Aug 30, 2008 at 06:08 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Chad Miller | Aug 30, 2008 at 05:42 AM
Feliz Cumpleanos!
Posted by: alex mclean | Aug 30, 2008 at 01:32 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEM!! from the Metzger family :)
oh, and cora made a little special something for you ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2H4LPsROPc
Posted by: Matt Metzger | Aug 30, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Katy | Aug 29, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Happy Birthday Kem :-D
Posted by: Judy Gregory | Aug 29, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Hey Kem, if you read this far....HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You Rock!!
Posted by: DC Curry | Aug 29, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Happy Birthday from Memphis, TN.
Posted by: David Morris | Aug 29, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Happy 40th Kem! Hope this year is your best yet. Also noticed on Twitter that you got your phone back!
Posted by: Bryan Hardwick | Aug 29, 2008 at 10:52 PM