Written by: Chris Giovagnoni
Meet Brianne Mullins. She’s 24 today … and really struggling with that. 
That’s why she’s hiding behind Jerome the Birthday Gnome.
She’s also the newest Webbie. Hired today. Starts August 25. Sounds like a good birthday present TO us. Wonder what she’s getting.
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August 11th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Happy Birthday, Brianne, and congrats on the new job with Compassion!
Is Jerome the Birthday Gnome some kind of wacky Compassion tradition? I have a gnome in my garden — should I bring it along to hang out with Jerome when I show up for the Compassion tour? We haven’t NAMED him or anything…
August 11th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
happy birthday, Brianne!
come out from behind that thing, so we can see you.
August 11th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Happy birthday beautiful! And congratulations! This is huge! Praise the Lord!
August 11th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Happy Birthday and don’t let everybody pick on you b/c you’re struggling with such a young birthday. 23 and 28 were the toughest for me. Oddly enough, 30 was a breeze.
August 11th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Oh, you poor thing … working with these guys! You’ve got quite an challenge ahead of you…
August 11th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
It’s only a number, sweetie.
Happy Birthday!
August 11th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Lisa – thank you so much!
Oh yes, gnome’s are not just for gardens these days. They are in high demand for such events as these:) My best friend, who actually works at Compassion, gave Jerome to me for my birthday as a joke. Mr. Chris Giovagnoni required that I carry him around with me all day!
Thanks everyone for the kind words! I am more than blessed to be considered a webbie!! When God gives gifts, He gives big
August 11th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Brianne! I’m so happy for you! Happy birthday and congratulations! Can’t wait to read more about your official position of saving children from poverty & hunger in the Name of Jesus!
oh, and i want to see some more of your stuff up on your blogspot! (please)
HIS servant
August 11th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Bri – congrats on the job! So excited for you!!! And don’t worry, I’ll be 26 in a month and that’s WAY older than 24
August 11th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
I love you Brianne!! I am so happy for you. You got talent kid…I can’t wait to start reading your work for Compassion!!
August 11th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Happy Birthday. That’s great that you will be working with Compassion. We won’t say how old I will be in December but “4″ figures in prominently!
Many blessings
August 11th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
That’s my girl!! Taking another year in stride…proud of you!!
August 11th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Ah yes, I remember 24…I now have underwear older than that.
Click your heels 3 times and repeat after me, “There’s no place like gnome.”
(Now that’s journalism, or should I say bloggalism)
August 11th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Happy Birthday! What a gift for your big day — a brand new job at a great organization. Welcome to th team. (Can I say that, even though I’m not an employee?)
August 11th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
welcome!
August 11th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
congratulations!!! have an awesome birthday!!
August 11th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
happy b-day, too bad i cant punch you 24 times since you know, you hit me and all
August 12th, 2008 at 2:46 am
Warm Greetings from Korea!
Happy birthday, Brianne and welcome on board! =)
August 12th, 2008 at 4:22 am
Oh the memories…Brianne…When I get back stateside in a few short months, we have to get together for laughs with your sister…wow, how I miss you girls!
Congrats, and I look forward to reading your work!
August 12th, 2008 at 5:06 am
Happy birthday!
August 12th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Happy birthday, congratulations, and…26 was my first “difficult” birthday. I was, after all, more than 1/4 of a century old!
Sigh. Now, I’ll be in the “6’s” for a few more years. (No, that’s not a typo’.)
Anyway, congratulations, again, on your great job, and welcome!
August 12th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Vicki, I thought the same when I was turning 26! Completely & utterly unprepared for the fact that I was over a quarter of a century old!!!! Quite a milestone for some of the younger folks, I’m sure
Live it up, Brianne!
August 13th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Ok, I am officially 24 and 1 day and I think I can handle this. Thanks to everyone for the encouragement!
I knew that God loves to give big, but I mean He really gave big this year – I am so honored to serve Compassion as a webbie!
Vicki and Irene I think I might need your assistance when I turn 26…
Kelly!!! I loved how you welcomed me to the team even though you don’t work here – haha! I’m feeling the love:)
August 14th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Give me a holler, when you turn 26, Briana; if we’re both lucky, I won’t be too senile, by then!
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