First of all, I want to thank all of my friends and family, near and far (and I do mean far: California, Kentucky, and Maine) for the wonderful surprise birthday party on Friday, July 18th.
To say I was surprised is putting it mildly. That all those people kept it secret is a surprise in itself.
Thank you for all the beautiful cards, which I have read and reread many times, and the gifts. They are all deeply appreciated. Continue reading