Thursday 24 June 2010

My Actual Birthday

Well, you're right, as some comments say I'm falling apart & I don't remember anything, but it all starts here, today, now! I've had such a great day, family friends cake cuddles & cards...flowers & some yoga & great food.

Todays card is from Laura at Shine the Divine in NH, USA. This is my first photopostcard & it is just wonderful, I  love it! This is a beautifully rusted guard rail & Laura saw it & thought of me. On the back of the card are these words

May you be blessed with kindness.
May you be blessed with compassion.
May you be blessed with joy.
May you be blessed with peace...

all the days of your life.

gentle steps,

Laura






To be thought of, with meaning, from so far away; I am honored. Thank you so much.


My next card is from Joyce at  WV, USA from Calico Paint It is so bright & colorful & yet subtle, blended at the same time. I love her little hand drawn birds & the gold relief dove with an olive branch, so sweet.



With the olive branch in a little piece of heaven, I feel hopeful, thank you so much.

There were some more great bits & pieces to play with later, too, you shouldn't have!



It all came in a brightly decorated envelope with more lovely birds! The post will never be the same after I stop receiving all these cards!




Oh, I will :)

Earlier my parents were remembering this day 50 years ago, hard to believe I was their little baby; again, I am honored & this has really been the best day I could have. Thank you  for being here with me.

Can you tell I'm feeling a little emotional?

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday and many blessings Emma!

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
I turned 50 last December and I love it because it is my *free ticket* to do and say what I wish!!! (well, I did that before too....haha!)
Seriously, I think women take it harder than men and we shouldn't.
So have a VERY, VERY GOOD ONE!!!

XXOO!!
Anne

Lorraine said...

Happy Birthday hope you had a marvellous day surrounded by all your arty cards

Pat said...

Happy Birthday Emma!

Welcome to the club. I'm sorry my post card didn't reach you in time for the big day but at least you have something to look forward to in your "old age!"

Best wishes and many happy returns.

Anonymous said...

Happy happy happy happy happyxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxCorrine

Mail Art Dramas said...

sounds like you are having a perfect day, may it continue on and on.
Happy Birthday,
Jill

Ro Bruhn said...

Happy Birthday Emma, it's been a great journey seeing all of your wonderful postcards. I look forward to your next major event. Have a fabulous day.

Cate Rose said...

Happy Birthday Emma. Welcome to a wonderful time of life!

artymess said...

Happy Birthday Emma .....Life will get richer now ........xx

Mariann Johansen-Ellis said...

Hi Emma,
saw your great idea for a post card "swap" on Jan's blog...what super idea... so just came by to with you happy birthday!!

Mariann Johansen-Ellis said...

oh, and that was supposed to be wish!! you a happy birthday!

Marion said...

Glad to hear you had a great birthday Emma. Belated birthday wishes from me xx

Uta said...

Sorry I missed all the birthday card fun. I only just found your blog. Happy birthday :)

ju-north said...

Live life to the full!! xx

cornishmist - thats me ju x said...

Happy Birthday Emma, heres to the next 50 lol and the 100 card swap. Have fun always ju x

Heloise said...

Glad that you had such a happy Birthday.

Anonymous said...

So glad that you had a great birthday. Here's to many more that are just as good.

Ati said...

Happy birthday Emma!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Emma, It sounds like it was wonderful! Hugs, Linda

Jill said...

Happy birthday Emma - what a wonderful day you've had.
Love Jill xx

Laura said...

Happy Birthday Emma, I'm so glad it was full of love and joy!

Laura Johnson said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful day! Happy Birthday! xo

Catharina Maria said...

I will wish you an belated happy birthday Emma .
I was not at home , sorry for that !
Love from ♥RINI♥

Jan said...

Glad that you had such a blessed day. I hope it just becomes better and better.