ruby tuesday: fortysix

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I feel lucky to be 46.    I feel lucky to be surrounded by love.  I feel lucky to be healthy.  I feel lucky that yesterday I could make the beds, shop for roses, read a book, communicate with friends via phone, email, and texts, have a lovely dinner out, sleep soundly.  In another part of the country, a beloved cousin is under hospice care, facing an uncertain future with grace, with faith…. I wish I was there, helping where possible, offering support.  But I'm here.  So I pray, I listen, I squeeze my eyes tight and visualize less pain, more peace…..PEACE…..it's a beautiful thing. 

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19 responses to “ruby tuesday: fortysix”

  1. iHanna Avatar

    Happy birthday to you, indeed! happy 40 to the crusades, happy 46 to you Michelle!!

  2. Lisa Hoffman Avatar

    I think that I speak for MANY of us when I say that YOU are a gift to all of your readers, friends and family.
    Happy Happy Day, Wonderful Girl!
    Quietly sending a prayer for your cousin…

  3. Sherry Avatar

    Happy Birthday.
    Enjoy the day’s blessings!

  4. Kim Mailhot Avatar

    Happy, Happy Birthday, Michelle ! Wishing you love, peace and rose-colored days.
    xo xo
    Squishy Hugs !

  5. Susan King (aka passionforpaper) Avatar

    Happy Birthday, Michelle! My Peace rose is my favorite. Without a doubt. The flowers changes colour over time. How cool is that! All the best to you for all you give back.

  6. Jane Avatar

    Sending prayers to your cousin. Your attitude is an inspiration to me as always. . . . and . . . Happy 46 to you!

  7. Linda Avatar

    Happy Birthday Michelle! I just turned 46 in April so I am with you and you know, 46 isn’t too shabby. 🙂 Life just keeps getting better. I hope your day was wonderful. PS: I love roses!

  8. Julie Avatar

    46 is the new 26.
    I have a rose that looks very similar to “peace”..only mine is called “Julie Newmar”..I shall take a photie of it. You’re the best! xo
    PS- people who have birthday’s in May are awesome.

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    Anonymous

    The details are amazingly beautiful. Happy birthday! Wishing you more happiness in life.

  10. Marie-Aimée Avatar

    I love !!! amazing pages

  11. Sherry Ball Schoenfeldt Avatar

    This has always been one of my favorite roses. We moved to a brand new house in November and I am dieing to get some stuff planted – climbing & shrub roses especially. But it’s rained every single day I haven’t worked!
    I love that your rose garden started as a memorial and keeps growing.
    When we lose someone at a young age, it does make us so appreciative of growing old. I’m glad to be almost 53 (tho I have to admit, I’m not glad I look 53!!)
    Thank you for sharing yourself with us ~ Sherry

  12. Manja Avatar

    the new rose is wonderful… fits perfect in the free place! all the best to your cousin… cheers, manja

  13. Caity O'Connor Avatar

    Many Happy Returns!
    I love that “Peace” rose. My parents have just sold their house, where a climbing “Peace” went right over the roof one summer…

  14. Maj Carita Avatar

    46 Rocks!
    Love, peace, and strength to endure to you and yours.
    xo

  15. Carrie Avatar

    You really are a graceful woman. I hope for peace for your cousin, too. The peace rose is a beautiful addition to your garden, and it’s one of my favorite roses!

  16. Chris Avatar

    Love what you did with these pages. This is a great post. Your friends are lucky.

  17. Seth Avatar

    Wishing you a very happy 46 Michelle. Hop ethe celebration continues!

  18. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    Happy Birthday Michelle! After seeing your rose garden I went out and bought some to plant. I’m hoping they’ll survive our very cold climate.

  19. teri Avatar

    Happy Birthday, Michelle. You inspire me!! I wish you a year full of wonder and joy. xo-teri

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