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Nifty, Nifty, Look Who’s 50!!

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It was my 50th birthday, and I was feeling old, and unappreciated. Mostly by my hubby who hadn’t said much about the day. I think my birthday might be my favorite day of the year, next to Christmas and Halloween, and basically all the holidays. So I was wondering if my sweetie might do something special with it being a fairly significant one, but when not much was said I was thinking, “Oh well, maybe being with my most favorite person is enough.”

We went to dinner at Bella’s it was wonderful, then went home. Really nice, but not super special. The house was quiet most days, with two of the kids on missions. When we got home the house was quite dark and I could tell no one was home.  I thought we might watch a movie and just finish the evening quietly together. When we got in the house and walked past the kitchen I noticed a cup sitting on the hutch and said, “Hmmm, that’s weird.” and continued walking. As I past the living room all of a sudden…

Suprise!!!!

My darlin arranged for lots of family and friends to be at our home to surpise me when we came home from dinner! That stinker! He really got me! They all got me! What a neat surprise!

I loved it! It was so nice of all of them to come, and celebrate my birthday with me.

I love you all!!
Here are all my cards and gifts! I think this has been my best b-day so far!

What a great 50th Birthday!

Friends: Karen

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Karen

I recently heard the news that a friend from my high school years, has passed away. It is always a surprise when someone my age passes on. I have been thinking about her for days, remembering her kindness and love. When it seemed no one else cared, she was there, always building me up, and telling me how wonderful I was.

I still have a little book she gave me, called

“Golden Days-Favorite Moments To Cherish and Share” by Edward Cunningham

Inside the cover this is what she wrote, “Joy, I hope you like this book. When I saw the title, ‘Golden Days’, I thought about you and how you make my days so much better. I hope our friendship will last forever. I love you so much. And please, stay that sweet person you are. Love Always, Karen”

I can’t imagine my teen years without her. She was what I wanted to be, kind, loving, a good friend, honest, accomplished. She worked hard at whatever she did. Her example was a light to me. She got married the summer after graduation, and moved away. We lost touch. I know I haven’t seen her for years, but I am missing her so much. I will not be able to talk to her now, or reconnect, at least not in this life. But just thinking about her I realized, I am a better person because of her.

I know she knew I loved her, and admired her. I feel so happy and blessed to have known her in my life. In my little book she gave me, it says, “Many things are golden, and each in its own way can help to brighten up your world and make a golden day.”

She was a “Golden” friend. She made my days, so much better.