tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post2570515129947205212..comments2024-01-31T02:16:53.518-08:00Comments on The Poor Farm: My Birthday is Not Just Another DayDonna OShaughnessyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-41021418061039484652017-05-22T20:39:00.747-07:002017-05-22T20:39:00.747-07:00A belated Happy Birthday! I agree birthdays are to...A belated Happy Birthday! I agree birthdays are to be recognized, and that it's not just about self. It's a good time to reflect on the good things in one's life. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-75361023412443558502017-05-22T12:25:14.583-07:002017-05-22T12:25:14.583-07:00Happy belated Donna! I tried several times to conv...Happy belated Donna! I tried several times to convince my children that I should be getting the gifts on their birthdays since I was the one who did the work. Of course by that time I owed my Mother many years worth of (my) birthday gifts. <br />I don't need big celebrations and expensive gifts but the birthday phone call from my dad and sisters and my kids and husband spending time with me and eating cake makes my day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578856983846473462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-80137817338842995442017-05-22T10:50:12.823-07:002017-05-22T10:50:12.823-07:00I'm much better, but I still have a cough that...I'm much better, but I still have a cough that won't give up. My doctor gave me an inhaler last week. Maybe it will help.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-64090646820275371922017-05-21T18:47:12.227-07:002017-05-21T18:47:12.227-07:00What a good son you have! I hope your recovery is ...What a good son you have! I hope your recovery is going well.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-26998351576326756822017-05-21T18:45:44.612-07:002017-05-21T18:45:44.612-07:00I know! it's like I pass a mirror and go WTH? ...I know! it's like I pass a mirror and go WTH? Is that me or Bloody Mary Worth?Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-71248663152215336712017-05-21T18:43:45.357-07:002017-05-21T18:43:45.357-07:00I had an aunt with Down Syndrome and what a hoot s...I had an aunt with Down Syndrome and what a hoot she was! She was a huge part of our everyday life and we all miss her still. Please give your step daughter a hug from me.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-12514565516878909882017-05-21T18:42:20.065-07:002017-05-21T18:42:20.065-07:00I think the fact that my own folks died relatively...I think the fact that my own folks died relatively young at ages 63 and 67, leads me to be more grateful for this life thing. Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-70821387388160654882017-05-21T18:16:53.726-07:002017-05-21T18:16:53.726-07:00Thanks so much. I was lucky too as a child that my...Thanks so much. I was lucky too as a child that my folks made birthdays fun. we had little money but my dad was an expert at making party hats out of the Chicago Tribune!Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-74269884325948761322017-05-21T10:38:58.459-07:002017-05-21T10:38:58.459-07:00I celebrated my 58th in February by getting out of...I celebrated my 58th in February by getting out of the hospital after a terrible illness. I was so grateful that my son took care of me when I came home. He turned 37 in March and very sweetly thanked me for all that I went through to have him.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-37383103610060436832017-05-21T04:10:22.068-07:002017-05-21T04:10:22.068-07:00Belated very Happy🎂Birthday wishes to you, Donna,...Belated very Happy🎂Birthday wishes to you, Donna, and as I tell everyone on this day...celebrate the while year, not justbthe day. I agree with your comments that a birthday should never be dismissed as just another day. Go ahead and enjoy all those well wishes. You deserve them!Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-4132583307977338702017-05-20T17:23:28.080-07:002017-05-20T17:23:28.080-07:00Belated Happy Birthday. I hope you had a great day...Belated Happy Birthday. I hope you had a great day.Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-38100096497353436012017-05-20T17:19:14.906-07:002017-05-20T17:19:14.906-07:00When you consider the alternative how can you not ...When you consider the alternative how can you not feel blessed on a birthday? While I'm not thrilled with the aging process and still trying to figure out how and what happened to make that old lady appear every time I look in a mirror I'm always glad to celebrate a birthday!deodarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13165027419423815374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-24288435690145655152017-05-20T08:16:49.486-07:002017-05-20T08:16:49.486-07:00My sweet step daughter turned 14 on the same day. ...My sweet step daughter turned 14 on the same day. She has Down's syndrome and apparently, doctors tried numerous times to encourage her parents to abort. I am so grateful they didn't as she brings joy to every day! Happy belated to you as well!Mrs. Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370744801933691218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-21152366211713387272017-05-20T07:39:05.475-07:002017-05-20T07:39:05.475-07:00I suppose that is why family is such a good thing,...I suppose that is why family is such a good thing, to help us celebrate when if left to our own devices, we might just pass the day watching The Wizard of Oz over and over. Well, I know I would. <br /><br />I like doing up December 25th big time as well.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-21692585584262189422017-05-20T07:36:15.035-07:002017-05-20T07:36:15.035-07:00You are so right. I cared for hundreds of dying pe...You are so right. I cared for hundreds of dying people in my years as a nurse and not one said, "Dammit, I should've organized my tax files better."Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-34796289010168854562017-05-20T07:34:57.122-07:002017-05-20T07:34:57.122-07:00My whole farm is wildflowers right now-aka weeds i...My whole farm is wildflowers right now-aka weeds in bloom-but yes I did get some in a bundled up fashion. I have a super cool family.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-983353247309831892017-05-20T07:33:58.000-07:002017-05-20T07:33:58.000-07:00Small celebrations are equally important. And no s...Small celebrations are equally important. And no spotlights are needed, just someone to say "Hey, I'm glad you're here another year."Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-47727242814971997312017-05-20T07:32:10.567-07:002017-05-20T07:32:10.567-07:00You are welcome. I wrote it mostly as a reminder t...You are welcome. I wrote it mostly as a reminder to myself...again...to appreciate all that I have been gifted.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-9834586007573710192017-05-20T07:31:08.570-07:002017-05-20T07:31:08.570-07:00Thanks 1st Man.Thanks 1st Man.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-91785410236551445012017-05-19T23:06:46.295-07:002017-05-19T23:06:46.295-07:00What a wonderful post with such beautiful wisdom !...What a wonderful post with such beautiful wisdom !! I hadn't thought about it exactly like this but do not feel upset that another year has come. Happy Belated Birthday and Happy New Year because really your birthday is the First day of YOUR New Year!!! May it be full of blessings and joy ! take care from IowaMelody A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05170460227433576519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-46247369606101085402017-05-19T20:55:24.291-07:002017-05-19T20:55:24.291-07:00Oh dear, I'm afraid I'm not really a birth...Oh dear, I'm afraid I'm not really a birthday person. Others around me like to celebrate my ageing process, but personally I wouldn't bother.<br /><br />However, I do annually celebrate the birthday (imagined) of someone I never knew or met; and that is Christ. I make quite a fuss of his big day, and shall continue to do so.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-43488883631370885742017-05-19T20:47:05.325-07:002017-05-19T20:47:05.325-07:00Happy birthday!!!
How about the other days of the ...Happy birthday!!!<br />How about the other days of the year? I think "Dear Abbey " said that "every day you're alive is a special occasion ". Perfect reason to have that ice cream or second glass of wine. No one wishes on their death bed that they enjoyed life less.Cottontailfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603586688895863727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-53416211397961863152017-05-19T19:42:38.653-07:002017-05-19T19:42:38.653-07:00Well happy birthday to you, Donna!! I hope a bundl...Well happy birthday to you, Donna!! I hope a bundle of wildflowers, in the least, was involved. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-60190783452620241752017-05-19T19:01:04.408-07:002017-05-19T19:01:04.408-07:00I'm one of those people who don't like to ...I'm one of those people who don't like to make a big deal out of my birthday. It must have to do with being introverted. The spotlight is hard to be under. ;) My family has always understood, I am just the shy one and so we celebrate in smaller ways. :) <br /><br />Happy birthday though. I hope you had lots of cake and family around you. Time flies, doesn't it! Here's to many more birthdays ahead. It's great to feel blessed and give thanks for every day. :)Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-51529849136292275232017-05-19T18:34:55.364-07:002017-05-19T18:34:55.364-07:00Thank You DonnaThank You DonnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.com