Thank you all, my dear, dear friends. Yesterday we had one of those days here at our house -- no water for 36 hours, Freya sneaking a pizza off the kitchen counter, and the smell of fresh polyurethane pervading the cold, damp house.... On the other hand, I had the loving affection of Tom and my DS Jacob, calls and cards from family, and greetings from all of you. And tonight we're going out to dinner to try celebrate again. Carla, Luanne, Jon, Anita, Lori, Ingrid, Sue, Carolina, Pamela, and Carol -- each one of your messages brought smiles and memories to my mind. I just realized that with the exception of Ingrid, I know each one of you in the Real World (as opposed to online) -- Ingrid, we'll just have to correct that soon. The only birthday wish I have left (besides more rain) is to hope that I get to see you all again as frequently and as soon as may be. Rosefolly

Thanks.... I don't get computer time much these days, but I do glance thru Garden Web when I can. Having dad here has put my life on hold. I must be taking good care of him, he's doing real well. We have a terrific hospice team guilding us.

A wonderful HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I'm so sorry that I couldn't call you until Tuesday. My first priority was to get things organized in my dad's life (sad to say that my siblings don't feel a sense of responsibility). Anyway, I promised I would go back for his 88th birthday (Oct 20) so hopefully we can get together then when I'm not stressing!

Anele...with all you have going on I am so pleased you found this thread and sent your wishes. Thank you ! DH is a special guy. If it weren't for him I know I wouldn't be meditating and that has led to so much more as far as my piece of mind....which he then benefits from. A win/win situation for sure. I am so glad to hear from you and look forward to news of the new little girl when she arrives. c