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Birthday Surprises

October 20, 2013 7 Comments

Today is my 80th birthday. I’m sure that you expect some deep words of wisdom from the vantage point of my advanced age. Well – not going to happen. This ain’t Tuesday and I ain’t Morrie.

I will admit that 50 years ago if I even thought I’d make it to this place I sure didn’t think I’d enjoy it.  I’m happy to be surprised about that.

My family held a birthday party for me last July when we met in Nashville, Tennessee for vacation. It was a surprise for me with cake and presents and fun, without the stress and pressure of everyone trying to manage a get-together in the Fall.

There was a second birthday event at lunch with my Red Hat Ladies on Thursday. It’s tradition that the birthday girl wears a red outfit and purple hat. After the servers in the restaurant got everyone’s attention by shouting and clapping, the Red Hatters played “Happy Birthday to You” on their kazoos.

Friday, at work, I was very surprised with a spread of brunch food, flowers and a card shower. I was touched that my co-workers found time in a busy day to honor me. This time I got the song in English and Cherokee.  Most special was when each said “something nice about Ms. Dorothy.” We almost had crying time.

Today has been relatively quiet. I attended church where I received a round of applause for reaching the 80th mile marker. I have more birthday cards than Walmart, 50+ friends have sent wishes on Facebook, there have been phone calls from family and a celebratory nap.

A great birthday!

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Comments

  1. Freeda Baker Nichols says

    October 20, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    Sounds like it was a Happy Birthday to a well-deserving lady writer!

  2. Kayla dean says

    October 20, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Happy birthday!

  3. Pat Laster says

    October 20, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    I’ve said it once; I’ve said it twice, and this makes thrice. Happy Birthday, my friend. (What? You expected another rhyme?????) loveP

  4. Kathy says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Great picture! Glad you had a wonderful BD!

  5. Dorothy Johnson says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:47 am

    You give us something to aspire toward on our journey upward in years. The picture is great and I love the way they celebrated you when you were together having fun as a family. I’m not surprised that your coworkers had good things to say either. Maybe you should celebrate all this week too. Or all month. Or all year! Happy Birthday!

  6. helen says

    October 21, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    To my Pollyanna sister–
    It’s no big surprise you’re actually happy about the number 80. So glad to know you had a memorable and fun-filled birthday week.
    xoxoxoxo

  7. Freda Volmer says

    October 22, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Don’t get to see you often and regret that I missed the Red Hat celebration last week but do admire your enthusiasm for vigorous life and abilities to express yourself. Congrats!

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