Happy Birthday To You

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This old gal…

Was drawn to a wall hanging at Goodwill…initially because of the cute little cat…but then…the words…hit home…blessed are we…who can laugh at ourselves…for we shall never cease…to be amused…

Wanted to shout…YES…this right here…those daughters of mine…their mama…all those years together…the foundation…our foundation…the unspoken…family motto…and no one exemplifies it more…than that middle gal of mine…Smidge…Smidge the Beast…Smidge Smidge Bo Bidge…our special…birthday girl…

Today…we celebrate her…that smile…that laughter…her ability to tackle life’s challenges with grace…finding humor amidst the struggles…laughing at herself…through stick figure Smidge…using fun to connect with youth…while preparing them…to find success…

Happy Happy Birthday…dear daughter of mine…blessed are we…who know you…laugh with you…may the joy you bring to others…be returned to you…today…and every day…
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And this husband of mine…agrees…