Today is my birthday!!! Some birthday musings...

[Shine]

:bounce::woohoo::party: :bounce::woohoo::party::bounce::woohoo: :party:

I give thanks for the simple gift of being alive, in this moment, on this day.

Being a part of DU has created another sense of Community in my life and for that I am so grateful. I am gifted by the friendships and connections I have made in my time here. Thank you for inspiring me with your stories, your trials and tribulations, your humor and intelligence. I have laughed and I have cried. We have shared our Humanity, together.

Ultimately, in my heart of hearts, I believe we are ALL interconnected on life's journey and our richly individual tales all embody the same final truth: We are each other's greatest gift.

Kindness is ours to give and to take; We shape the world with each embrace. :grouphug:

I send my embrace of Love and Light to all.... :loveya:

[bigwillq]

1. Happy Birthday Shine!

This is a lovely post. Hope you are enjoying your day!

:party: :toast: :bounce: :hi: :hug: :loveya:

[Shine]

9. We're gonna do a "family hottub" out on the deck with the kids,

then the sitter is coming and the hubby is taking me out for a romantic dinner. We'll probably go see "V" tonite, too, since I'm a total movie freak.

Afterwards.......? :evilgrin:

Ah, Life is Good. :hug: :loveya:

[bigwillq]

16. Sounds like a fun night!

Especially, the :evilgrin: part! Enjoy! :hi:

[bridgit]

2. Shine, there you are; Happy B-Day Sweets...

:hi: :bounce: :hug: :grouphug: :party: :bounce: :party: :bounce: :party: :bounce: :party: :bounce: :party: :party: :party: :party: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :loveya: :kick:

[Shine]

10. xoxoxoxoxo!!

:loveya: bridgit!

[djeseru]

3. This thread is nothing without birthday cake.

Always the best of birthday wishes for Shine, Our Lady of the Beautiful Posts. Thank you for sharing a birthday one with us. :hug:

[Shine]

11. What a precious thing to say, djeseru

Thank you for the cake, as well. Yummmy.... :hug: :loveya:

I'm going out to a fancy restaurant tonite with the hubby that's known for its amazing desserts. I'm sure I'll be picking out something chocolatey and decadent..... :thumbsup:

[wain]

4. Happy Birthday!

I think DU is an amazing community. You're one of the reasons why. So many interesting and different people and life experiences.

Many, many happy returns.

:hug:

[Shine]

12. Thank you, wain.

yes, DU is a great community, indeed. Esp. the lounge.

Welcome to DU and I hope to see more of you! :toast: :hug:

[flamingyouth]

5. Thank you, Shine

And I want to wish you a happy birthday and thank you for all the wonderful gifts you bring us here. :hug:

:party:

[Shine]

14. xoxoxoxoxo!!

:loveya: flamingyouth!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

6. Very sweet post

hope you have a wonderful birthday

[Shine]

17. Thanks, NSMA

:hug: I feel really happy and loved today.

[SeattleGirl]

7. Thank you, Shine

:loveya:

[Shine]

18. xoxoxoxoxoxox!!

:loveya: SeattleGirl!

[Whoa_Nelly]

8. As the Official PARTY NUN, would like to say....

[Shine]

19. LOL!! Party Nun, huh?

:hug: We're gonna have some holy fun, I tell ya.....

:rofl:

[JitterbugPerfume]

13. you are a beautiful person , Shine

:loveya:

[Shine]

20. It takes one to know one, my friend.

:loveya:

[Gormy Cuss]

15. For your birthday dear Shine

I give you my 3000th post.

Have a wonderful day.:party:

[Shine]

21. Hey, I'm honored.

:loveya: Gormy Cuss!! Your sig line made me laugh out loud. :rofl:

I hope you are having a great day, too. :hug: Congrats on 3000 posts! :toast:

[RevCheesehead]

22. Happy Birthday, Shine.

You bring light and laughter to the Lounge, and we are the better for it. :hug::loveya:

[UrbScotty]

23. (holding back tears)

Thank you for being part of the community, Shine!

[Metta]

24. Happy birthday, you ball of light.

Shine on! :party: :hug: :)