A Year Older

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Today is my 48th birthday and it's been a good one! I feel blessed because of my family and friends. They have been very sweet and showered me with love.

They know what I like. Emily & Dan picked out a beautiful bouquet of flowers. A friend gave me some card making supplies. Another friend gave me a candle and my family got me a serving tray, coasters, picture frame and candle. The ladies from my Bible study brought a cake and cards last night to celebrate.

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I'm finding as I get older, that it's not so important to me to have a big deal made over my birthday, yet I appreciate the cards and well wishes so much better!

Comments

  1. LynnJanuary 25, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    In our church we would have sung this to you yesterday

    Happy Birthday to you
    Happy Birthday to you
    May God bless you and keep you
    Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!!

    L.x.

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  2. Lisa @ Life with 4!January 25, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Happy birthday to you, my friend!

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  3. ElizabethdJanuary 25, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    Many happy returns to you Terri. you are a beautiful 48 year old!

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  4. NadineJanuary 25, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRI!

    What wonderful gifts from your family & friends!

    Have a wonderful day!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  5. SharonJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    ♥HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRI♥

    I am glad it has been so blessed! It sounds like you have been showered with love! Enjoy the rest of your special day!

    Love,
    Sharon

    I'm hoping this works ~ for some reason I wasn't able to comment in the normal way! :)

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  6. Debbie JJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    Happy Birthday Terri! Your gifts are very nice and thoughtful of the givers. You are right behind me... 4 years younger.

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  7. JodyJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Happy Birthday a day late. We are the same age, I turn 48 next month. I'm enjoying this time in my life and the age doesn't bother me. I now have time and hopefully some wisdom to pass onto younger wives/mothers/women.

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  8. TracyJanuary 26, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday, Terri!

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  9. DianneJanuary 27, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Happy Birthday, Terri! You are blessed with a wonderful family and great friends who love you. God's Blessings on your day and your year!

    Love,
    Mom

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