March 21, 2010

Saturday's Child

In Appreciation...


I have been lucky these last few years to have met some very incredible and awesome people. To those that made birthday cards for me as well as sent their birthday wishes, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It was completely unexpected and you have made this birthday one I will cherish.

All of you have brought joy to me through your friendship, your support, your generosity and your kindness. Your stories have delighted and inspired me.

I especially want to thank my cohort in crime, Beth, for putting this birthday surprise together. I was totally surprised and thrilled! What you did, what you always do for others, is unparalleled. Despite being ill, having your own hands full with real life, you are there for me. There is no better friend. You pick me up when I fall, kick my ass when I'm being a brat, make me laugh as well as cry, and you do all of this without asking for a thing in return. You have my word that I will crank the music up loud and keep it there.

I lift my glass in thanks and recognition to those of you I have had the pleasure of knowing these last few years as well as to those of you with whom I have only recently become acquainted. You have made me feel very special and this is something I will never forget.

8 comments:

  1. I'm glad you enjoyed it Gayl and you should feel special, you certainly deserve to, I know you have been nothing but sweet, kind and generous to me as long as I've known you, you are very special. :)

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  2. Thank you so much Emily! I feel very lucky to have met such wonderful storytellers that I also consider wonderful friends.

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  3. That was such a special gift; I'm so glad it was a good day for you. Keep smiling, and happy birthday again!!

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  4. Thank you Christi! It was very special! I am a lucky girl.

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  5. I'm the lucky one...thank you and you're welcome! I loved LOVED doing this for you!

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  6. Beth you know how much it meant to me. Thank you again!

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  7. I hope you had a lovely birthday. I know I am a few weeks late with the well wishes. I'm sorry it's been such a long time. I still think of you though and hope things are going well for you.

    ~Ang

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  8. Thank you Ang! No worries about being late. It has been a long time and I think of you often as well and hope life is good for you.

    It is so good to hear from you!

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Thanks for leaving me your thoughts ~ they always mean a lot.

In Perfect Harmony

In June of 2007 I posted my first chapter of Dark December. Since that time, the story has evolved and changed in part through a collaboration that developed and lasted over 4 years. During this time a friendship was forged. Thank you Beth, for unwavering friendship, support, and generosity over these last 4+ years. It has been a journey I will never forget.

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."

In dreams, the sun sets in our eyes
In dreams, we'll never be apart
In dreams, I'll promise you'll never be alone
How much I wish your voice could send me home