The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist

Friday, March 1, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Patty !!

Happy Birthday dear sister of mine

we always have fun when spending time...

I wish you a beautiful day and a wonderful year

and please know that my love will always be near.

Mom just told me that you are sick with a bad cold. I am sorry to hear that you will spend your day inside coughing and not feeling well. I know that you don't like celebrating your birthday, but nobody should be sick on their special day. When you are feeling better, you must celebrate your birth. Think of all the places you have visited during your travels, the beautiful children you brought into this world, the wonders that God has given us here on earth, and your good health that allows you to find joy in many things. There is reason to celebrate YOU!!

I know this will make you smile. I am in my office. Mom is in her chair in the living room with Jake on her lap. She has been singing to him for quite a while now. She probably doesn't realize that I can hear her with my door closed. How sweet is that?

I hope that you will feel better soon. Happy Day, Patty!!! ♥

6 comments:

Terra said...: Happy birthday to your sister and I hope this post for you that you did will help her get well quickly so she can celebrate.
Nice to hear the quiet singing from your office.; March 1, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Deborah said...: Happy Birthday to your sister!!! I LOVE that your Mom is singing to Jake! Just too sweet ♥♥♥ Deb; March 1, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Anonymous said...: You just knew that I would love that picture, and I do.......how tender! Thank you for your sweet poem and all the rememberances you provided me both here and there. I think since we are laying low, this cold may be short-lived. Thank you for all that you do and it is so nice to have a sister. Love Pat E.; March 1, 2013 at 5:31 PM
Anonymous said...: PATTY, I WISH YOU A HEALTHY YEAR AND MANY MANY MORE BIRTHDAYS TO COME. HOW SWEET OF YOUR SISTER TO WRITE YOU SUCH A BEAUTIFUL POEM. SEE YOU SOON PAT, I WISH I COULD HEAR MOM SING, I KNOW SHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!!LINDA; March 1, 2013 at 7:08 PM
Diary of a Madd Weekly Painter said...: Sisters are wonderful, I'm glad you have one. Glad you still have your sweet mOM, too. Can't wait to see your 4 collages, are they done Yet?; March 2, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Amanda said...: sister sister..... Love to all and a happy day to her..especially!! love to Pat E.....; March 3, 2013 at 9:10 PM

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