double trouble (in a good way)

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Today we got good news that Shannon is leaving the hospital! We’ve been praying for this day for weeks. We have all been wanting to break her out so that she could enjoy her 40th birthday at HOME.

Tomorrow she will be 40, and I will be 44. Having the same birthday is just one of the special things I share with my sister. There were probably many years that we blew out candles on the same cake – but I remember one year in particular where there was a party, and one large sheet cake, and we each got to pick our own color for the frosted roses. I think I picked yellow or red, but I’m sure she picked pink. Shannon ~ let’s skip the frosted roses and get something decadent and chocolatey and call each other with our mouths full.

How is possible that this sweet thing in the flowered purple coat below is now 40?

The best gift will be getting a birthday call from you and the caller ID tells me you are HOME.

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36 responses to “double trouble (in a good way)”

May 16, 2008

Kim H

Happy Birthday to you and Shannon! What a wonderful Birthday present for her to come home! I am so happy for her! Enjoy your special day! XOXO

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May 16, 2008

kelly

The Happiest of birthdays to you both 🙂

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May 16, 2008

Lisa Hoffman

A Joyous Day for Both of you.
Sisters born on the same day?….that must be some kind of special “sign”. A little extra Coolness. Extra Sister juju.
Happy birthday to Both of you. Glasses held up high…
shhhh…listen…..can you hear the sound of your many readers toasting you both? It’s the windchime-like “clink” of hundreds of champagne glasses.
Love,
Lisa H.

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May 16, 2008

tina

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Michelle. I could have sworn I heard the 17th. Even more…. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Shannon. That is so awesome that she was able to make it back home. Wishing you guys only the very best. Yes, something chocolatey and decadent is definitely in order!!

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May 16, 2008

Ellen-Mary

The Happiest of Birthdays to you both! I’m so glad to hear Shannon will be home for her birthday. That is wonderful news. Enjoy!

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May 16, 2008

Julie Prichard

What fantastic news! I hope you both have the most happiest of birthdays ever! 🙂

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May 16, 2008

Maija Lepore

Happy Birthday to you both! I’m sorry your little sissy has been sick.
Maija

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May 16, 2008

Judy Wilkenfeld

Happy birthday to you both – great pressie for you!
Enjoy

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May 16, 2008

JeriAnn

Hurray, hurray, Shannon is going home! I hope all the good energy sent by the Street Team helps her continue to heal. What a wonderful birthday present for you both! Three fabulous reasons to celebrate. I wish you and Shannon roses and chocolate and good health. Happy Birthday!

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May 16, 2008

Chris

I’m so happy for you, Michelle. Happy birthday to you both.

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May 17, 2008

joanne

Hi Michelle,
I love visiting your blog and basking in the inspiration you provide so generously, and just wanted to say your art is always so beautiful, created from an obviously loving and lovely heart. Happy Birthday to you, and to your sister. Best of health to you both on your special day.

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May 17, 2008

Sasha Libby

Forty really creeps up, doesn’t it. Who’d have thunk it? Happy birthday, you young things! Enjoy the chocolate!

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May 17, 2008

Janine

Wishing you both a wonderful day! Janine xoxo

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May 17, 2008

Kimi

Happy birthday to BOTH of you! 🙂 xoxo

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May 17, 2008

susanna

Happy Birthday to you and your sister, Michelle! That’s such awesome news about Shannon. I know you’ve been worried about her. I hope she’s feeling much, much better.
Now we’ll have to celebrate your birthday this upcoming week with, say, a birthday coffee and chocolately something at Starbucks?

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May 17, 2008

lk

Hoohoo! Wonderful news! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU BOTH!

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May 17, 2008

forcryeye

Happy Birthday girls! Here’s to 100 more, hey you never know where medical techology will take us!

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May 17, 2008

jennlui

so happy to hear that your sis is home, doubly special in time for your b-days! happy wonderful b-days to you both!!! wishing you both a health-full and joy-full year ahead!

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May 17, 2008

Pam Yee

A Double family birthday – how fun!!! 84 candles on the cake – the best one will be when you are 52 and Shannon is 48; that will be 100 years of fabulous creativity and love!!! Begin that celebration tomorrow. I had a lava chocolate dessert tonight to begin YOUR celebration for May 18. Hugs to both of you!!

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May 18, 2008

Chris

Michelle, I was in bed reading the latest somerset studio. Jenny Doh’s editor’s letter is eloquent and touching, and I was feeling pretty emotional about it already. When I went on to read what she said about Sandra Branjord’s work, published inside, I turned to that piece and saw how she has honored you as one of her ‘sheroes’. It really struck me, because you are one of mine, as well. You have helped me so many times, and I wanted to thank you. I guess where you are, it’s no longer your birthday, but I came to give you an extra little happy birthday thank you and good wishes.

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May 18, 2008

Sam Marshall

Happy Birthday!!!!!

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May 18, 2008

Marie

Just to add my congratulations to you both ! Savor the moments.

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May 18, 2008

cindi

oh well…better late than never!
hope you two lovely sisters had a very wonderful rockin’ birthday…
and i’m wishing you many, many more!
you both ROCK! ; D

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May 19, 2008

Linda Warlyn

Michelle, that is such SPECTACULAR news about Shannon being home! Obviously, the best birthday present you both could wish for. I hope each of you had a day that was filled with love, health, and happiness and the promise of many, many more to come. xox

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May 19, 2008

suze

Happy belated Birthday to you both!
I celebrate mine this Friday.
I want to thank you Michelle for getting me hooked on H.I.M!

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May 20, 2008

PocketSize

Oh I’m late! Happy birthday to you and to Shannon! Rock on to many more. And I’m glad she’s doing well enough to be home 🙂

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May 20, 2008

Maralena

I wish you both a very happy birthday. I know you will both celebrate in style!

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May 20, 2008

stephanie

Happy Birthday Michelle!! Happy Birthday Shannon!!! What an amazing thing that you two girls have the same birthday!
So happy to hear that Shannon will be able to celebrate at home….
sending you birthday wishes and happy thoughts…

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May 20, 2008

Vicki R

Happy belated Birthday — HCIT Michelle & sister Shannon share the same day!
I hope Shannon’s home and feeling much better.
I see you’re on Etsy now too.

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May 20, 2008

karen cole

Hey Michelle!!!!
Happy ffffffffffffffffffffffforty and ffforty ffforth birthday to you and your dear sister.
You both have a wonderful birthday present…..being together.
The photos tell so much about your relationship. you are very lucky, indeed, Michelle.

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May 21, 2008

caty

Happy birthady to you both Roses!
🙂
I always say that to my sisters as well. I am the eldest, always will be… you little lovely sisters
xoxo

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May 21, 2008

sue pieper

As usual, I’m late! Always feeling like I’m running 2 weeks behind on everything. That said–I do wish both you a Shannon a very heartfelt although belated Happy Birthday!
And congrats on the Etsy shop, I ran right over & hearted you.
Still thinking about what I see in your root photos:) And I have to do what you say-protect myself & read more about this new copyright stuff.
Ok, that’s it for now:)

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May 22, 2008

Cindy Dean

Happy Belated Birthday! I smiled when I read that your sister was home. My daughter and I have the same birthday. I understand how special it is to you. May you have many many more happy birthdays together!

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May 23, 2008

kristen robinson

COMPLETELY EXCITED THAT SHANNON IS HOME!!!!!!!!!!!
I know your B-day was wonderful wish I had been there to share a few Jane moments.
XOX
Kristen

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May 24, 2008

kathy McCreedy

Happy Belated Birthday, girlfriend! I’m delighted to learn your beloved sis is doing better and is home. My thoughts and prayers for continued recovery… sisters really are special, how cool that you share a birthday with her! And what a truly lovely post you put together for your sister’s birthday… all my best! xoxo, K.

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May 29, 2008

monica magness

Who said birthdays last just the day long? Happy Birthday the month loooooong to ya sistahs!
So glad she’s home with family & friends. Hugs to you both!
(btw read this post way back when you posted it, but discovered my well wishes went lost to the wind, so resending them)
xo, Monica 🙂

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