It’s Friday yet again. And here’s my Five.
1. Today’s my **th birthday! You know, these things keep showing up far too frequently. Really. And my birthday, coming so close after Christmas, has always seemed like a tiny addendum to Christmas. For example, my birthday presents were usually wrapped like this:
Or this:
But, still, as a child I always felt a little special. First, we celebrated the Birthday of Jesus. Then just a tad later, we celebrated the Birthday of Neal. With nary a decorative change! Not so with my four brothers. Danny’s birthday is October 30, the day before Halloween. I gloated a lot, for good reason: a jack o’ lantern …
… just can’t compete with the Savior of the World …
In the interest of gift-giving everywhere, I’ve decided to share with you my 2014 Birthday List.
What Neal Wants for His Birthday This Year:
* World peace
* Somebody reclassifying fried chicken as a leafy green vegetable. KFC = Kale Fried Chicken
* Cures for all diseases
* The demise of Duck Dynasty
* The end of hunger
* A year’s supply of Red Hots
* Six pack abs at my age of **.
* Equality for all
* Reasons EVERY DAY to feel JOY.
2. The Truth of this clear, black and white principle:
3. This cool picture I took last week:
4. In this new year, trying not to harp so much on what isn’t working.
5. Family Joy
(Grandtwin Matthew)
Have a blast this weekend!
Comments on: "Five Friday Happy Bringers — Birthday Edition — 1/10/14" (16)
Happy Birthday and wishing you many many more!!!
Thanks, Mary Ann! Happy Friday (aka The Day of Neal).
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Happy Birthday! My mom’s birthday too. She would have been 66 today. Have a great one!! Xxoo melanie
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Thanks, Melanie. Wishing you wonderful mom memories today.
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Happiest of birthdays to you, dear friend!
Thank you, Kinzie. You guys have a Fun Friday too!
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Happy Birthday, Neal! And many more!
Thanks, Frank. I hope you day is a grand one too.
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Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great one. 🙂
Thanks so much, Rachel! I still miss all you guys!
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We miss you too! Department morale is much better now. Dan is a great boss. 🙂
Wonderful!
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Happy Birthday,
The Boys on the island,
Keith & Mark.
Dearest Island Boys, Thanks for the well-wishing!
We share this special day — sorry to be a week late in sending you birthday wishes. Hope it’s a great year for you and yours. We’re looking forward to a new granddaughter at the end of the month and moving into a new home in June.
Hi June! And happy belated bday to you. Such exciting news about the grand baby and the house! Have an incredible 2014.
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