Happy Birthday, Daughter!

First, a reminder of last year's message, because you had no puter then...

So go here to read, and also, the songs mentioned are here.

And now, for today:

Happy Birthday! Not many people choose a birthday that gives them an automatic PAID DAY OFF! LOL Hope you enjoy it!

Ah, the joys of parenting, my daughter. Having two children prone to ear infections is not fun. (I know from experience, huh? grin). But hopefully, they will soon be well enough that you can all celebrate today.

Many memories of you as a child, and as a young adult, and now a wife and mother. But right now, the ones at the forefront are the times that you, also were sick as a little one, and the picture in my mind's eye is when you were in the hospital for the tonsilectomy/adnoidectomy for the NORMALLY kissing tonsils that caused so much problem whenever you got any upper respiratory infection. Long blonde hair, Strawberry Shortcake doll, huge smile... then after surgery, the big ice bag, and small smile for the camera. But you were brave. Two previous surgeries for Tubes in the ears for repeat bil ear infections, too.

You never got quite as sick after the T & A, because the danger of total airway obstruction was at least gone, and you could breathe easier.

We can get together after the kids are well, but know that Mom is thinking of you today.

God bless, daughter!

Love you!