Sunday, December 20, 2020

Christmas Gift - December 21st

 Happy Birthday to me!  I am 74 today (oh gosh, did I say that out loud?!)  Despite severe arthritis pain which limits my mobility, I am doing well.  Except for my grandmother, who was in her 80's when she died,  I have lived to be older than any family member.  Anyway, Happy Birthday to me.  It will be quiet as we are still staying away from everyone.  My hubby is going to make me one of my favorite dishes --Posole, a mexican dish we discovered while living in New Mexico, which is usually made during the holidays.  I currently live in Ohio.  I would love to know where you all are.  If you have time, just leave me a comment with your city, state or country.  A longer note would be great, but just your general location would be great too.  I have had over 200,000 visitors since I created my blog in 2007 and I get hundreds of downloads of my gifts -- so I know you are all out there!  In the meantime, here is my gift to you.  ENJOY!


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16 comments:

Lisel said...

Great to hear you are 74 today!
Happy Birthday!
I live in the beautiful state of Washington with my husband of 20 years and our 18 yr old son who is heading to college in a week and a half!
I'm so nervous about that, scared, worried, etc., because I'm his Mom, of course, but also because he does have a learning disability that really impacts him.
His biggest struggle is communication----in any form!
So.......ugh.
It's what he wants to do, and he has a dream of playing college football, and if he can make it, I'm happy for him.
I just am so afraid his dreams won't be realized and I'll end up with a broken and depressed son.
God help me, he's truly God's child, not mine, so I need to trust that whatever happens, more than anything, I want my son to know Jesus and follow him.
Everything else is gravy.
Merry Christmas!
Thank you!

tctoolz said...

Happy Birthday! I'm from your northern neighbor, Michigan where I live with my husband of 46 yrs. I have 4 grands & 4 step grands. The newest grandchild is 6 weeks old and 3 are teenagers. Wishing that 2021 sees more return to normal in the world. Thanks for sharing your creative talents. I'm trying to keep up my scraping right now with all the newborn milestones our newest grand baby is reaching. Wishing you a great birthday...each one needs to be celebrated as we get older. Merry Christmas.

Scarette said...

I live in Michigan too! I live with my husband of 9 years (We were engaged for 22 years HAHA)
We have a daughter and two beautiful and smart granddaughters. We are all doing well. Happy Birthday!

Linda said...

Hello from a fellow Buckeye! I've lived here all my life, and I've been married for 28 years (I got a late start!). I have 2 step daughters and 3 step grands. A spoiled dog (BMD) and cat round out our family. Thank you so much for all your gifts, not just at Christmas, but all year. Have a Merry Christmas!

doodletime said...

Hi from the great frozen state of Maine! Happy birthday! I understand the arthritis. I was diagnosed at 16. Now that I'm in my mid-50s, it's really impacting my life and mobility.

Penny said...

Happy Birthday and Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas. And may I say...you certainly do not look your age!! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful gifts and talents.

Buddy Dunn said...

Happy Birthday from the great state of Texas. May God richly bless you on your special day as you celebrate the anniversary of your birth. Thank you for what you do and the gifts you offer.

Unknown said...

Thaks you for your beautiful creations. De

Michèle Adam said...

Merci beaucoup pour tous les cadeaux que vous nous offrez depuis plusieurs années. Bon anniversaire - moi j'aurai 66 ans le 27 décembre. Je vous écris de Belgique ù il fait ces jours un temps de printemps, mais on nous annonce du gel la semaine prochaine. 10 ans que nous n'avons pas eu de Noël blanc ! A demain et bonne continuation. Michèle

Pam K said...

Happy birthday, from sunny Southern CA. Enjoy your special day!!

Linda P said...

Thank you for all the wonderful Christmas freebies! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Happy Birthday!! Hope its a great day!
I'm also from Ohio:)

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday from NJ! My husband's birthday is Dec. 20th. His late mother's birthday was also Dec. 20th and his cousin in Switzerland has a son who was also born on Dec. 20th so that seems to be a popular birth date in his family. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and I hope your birthday was as special as you are. Thank you for ALL the beautiful goodies you created and share with us at Christmas and all year long. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.

Shannon said...

I hope you had a wonderful birthday! My daughter's was the 18th.
Wishing you all the best birthday wishes, and thank you!

Carol Parcell said...

Happy Birthday! I am not too far behind you...I will be 68 in January. I understand your mobility issues. I have arthritis and fibromyalgia.

I live in Southeastern Ohio...a little town called Beverly.

Thank you so much for your wonderful freebies.

God Bless You and have a Merry Christmas!

Gala said...

Happy birthday to you! I wish you good health, happiness and creative success, may everything please you! I live from Russia, Siberia. Thank you very much for all your wonderful gifts!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! Thank you for your gifts.

I live in Chesterfield, MI.

Hope you had a merry Christmas!

Mary Lou