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BIRTHDAY PLANS FOR TODAY

Shanus — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:27:54 GMT

Yep. It's finally here. July 20th. My 69th birthday. I'm greeting it not with dread, which I would have imagined 20 years ago. I'm feeling that in the last 2 decades, I've come into "my own".

I've seen both children find their forever afters and get married. My 2 granddaughters are a blessing to me. My son & family moved within 45 minutes away instead of a 5-6 hour trek we made once a month. DH's tax practice continues to be lucrative even though he's 73 & still enjoys meeting w/ clients daily. Over the same 20 years, he studied and received his financial advisor's credentials and insurance lisence. So for his professional, medical practice clients, he's a "one stop shopping service". Quite proud of him.

DD moved to WA state from DC last year...so far away, but we see each other and speak often. SIL w/ Microsoft and she had to take the year to get a new dental hygiene lisence since in that state, they are required to give injections (😧).

I've seen my Dad go through chemo and fight the losing battle against 2 different cancers and passed away on July 24th, 4 years ago. He told me a week before, he'd hold on until after my birthday so it would remain a happy day for me. Since my younger bother passed away at a very early age, I am sole care taker of my Mom, now 89....a monumental job. She is stubborn and difficult, but I hear my Dad saying, "Do it for me, Shanus" and it keeps me going.

I enter my birthday with my white hair...a feat unto itself...feeling natural and true to myself. I've continued my exercise, healthy diet and other good habits so I feel great and have loads of energy.

Professionally, my jewelry business became part time and I have more free time for family, travel, my yoga, running, shopping (?!?!?!), and reading.

I also rediscovered these forums and have enjoyed every day that I come here to read the antics and doings of my new friends. I've enjoyed posting and hope I haven't offended any more people than others have. I realize it's part of the process and developed a thicker skin when some cwap flew back on me. Mostly I learned to try NOT to post anything on LOGO threads. That's just asking for trouble (😜).

Plans for the day include lunch out with Mom and then back home for a long nap before lobster dinner w/ hubby...hopefully a birthday cake, too!!! 🎂

To all my friends here, thank you for making it a wonderful and fullfilling year. I wish you all health and happiness.

Love

Shanus

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cancun08 — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:42:04 GMT

Yay!! Have a very happy birthday and many, many more!

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millieshops — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:54:07 GMT

@Shanus Have a wonderful birthday and a whole good year closing out your 60's.

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:57:34 GMT

Happy Birthday @Shanus!

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meallen616 — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:02:31 GMT

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qualitygal — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:16:32 GMT

Happy Birthday. Good for you on having your head on straight and still moving! I think you have got IT. Good for you again!!

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Preds — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:21:31 GMT

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Sueliz — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:26:23 GMT

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday @Shanus!!! Enjoy your day and that lobster dinner!

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alicedee — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:29:41 GMT

@Shanus. Happiest of birthdays to you! You are obviously a woman who sees and appreciates the blessings in your life....that is one of the biggest gifts your life has given you! May you have many, many more good years ahead with your loved ones, doing the things you love.

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itsmagic — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:54:07 GMT

Happy birthday! Happy to hear you still have your white hair. This is my first summer since transitioning to white/grey hair and I love it. When I colored my hair I think the summers were the hardest to keep it looking nice with the sun and swimming fading the color and further drying out my hair (which would get dry from the coloring process). I feel true to myself too. Have a great day!

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seaBreeze — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:00:55 GMT

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:07:48 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Yep. It's finally here. July 20th. My 69th birthday. I'm greeting it not with dread, which I would have imagined 20 years ago. I'm feeling that in the last 2 decades, I've come into "my own".

I've seen both children find their forever afters and get married. My 2 granddaughters are a blessing to me. My son & family moved within 45 minutes away instead of a 5-6 hour trek we made once a month. DH's tax practice continues to be lucrative even though he's 73 & still enjoys meeting w/ clients daily. Over the same 20 years, he studied and received his financial advisor's credentials and insurance lisence. So for his professional, medical practice clients, he's a "one stop shopping service". Quite proud of him.

DD moved to WA state from DC last year...so far away, but we see each other and speak often. SIL w/ Microsoft and she had to take the year to get a new dental hygiene lisence since in that state, they are required to give injections (😧).

I've seen my Dad go through chemo and fight the losing battle against 2 different cancers and passed away on July 24th, 4 years ago. He told me a week before, he'd hold on until after my birthday so it would remain a happy day for me. Since my younger bother passed away at a very early age, I am sole care taker of my Mom, now 89....a monumental job. She is stubborn and difficult, but I hear my Dad saying, "Do it for me, Shanus" and it keeps me going.

I enter my birthday with my white hair...a feat unto itself...feeling natural and true to myself. I've continued my exercise, healthy diet and other good habits so I feel great and have loads of energy.

Professionally, my jewelry business became part time and I have more free time for family, travel, my yoga, running, shopping (?!?!?!), and reading.

I also rediscovered these forums and have enjoyed every day that I come here to read the antics and doings of my new friends. I've enjoyed posting and hope I haven't offended any more people than others have. I realize it's part of the process and developed a thicker skin when some cwap flew back on me. Mostly I learned to try NOT to post anything on LOGO threads. That's just asking for trouble (😜).

Plans for the day include lunch out with Mom and then back home for a long nap before lobster dinner w/ hubby...hopefully a birthday cake, too!!! 🎂

To all my friends here, thank you for making it a wonderful and fullfilling year. I wish you all health and happiness.

Love

Shanus

@Shanus

Congrats! You sound like a remarkable woman! You are truly blessed! I send back to you all the good wishes which you have extended to us. Enjoy your day!!!!

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Justice4all — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:22:42 GMT

Happy Birthday Dahlink!

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software — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:24:41 GMT

I think it's an amazing blessing that you can spend this special day with your mom. Try not to let her wear you out!!

Have a blessed day and many more happy birthdays!

@Shanus

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Oznell — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:26:06 GMT

Happy Birthday, Shanus! What a strong and lovely post you wrote. Your talent for expression always impresses me. Enjoy that lobster!

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aggravated — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:26:33 GMT

Best wishes for a wonderful Birthday!

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Irshgrl31201 — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:32:55 GMT

Happy Birthday @Shanus

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Trinity11 — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:33:06 GMT

Many Happy Returns of The Day, @Shanus. Hope you have a beautiful birthday!!!

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Shanus — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:09:17 GMT

@itsmagic wrote:
Happy birthday! Happy to hear you still have your white hair. This is my first summer since transitioning to white/grey hair and I love it. When I colored my hair I think the summers were the hardest to keep it looking nice with the sun and swimming fading the color and further drying out my hair (which would get dry from the coloring process). I feel true to myself too. Have a great day!

Isn't the white hair freedom @itsmagic? Thanks for your good wishes.

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Shanus — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:23:49 GMT

@software wrote:
I think it's an amazing blessing that you can spend this special day with your mom. Try not to let her wear you out!!

Have a blessed day and many more happy birthdays!

@Shanus

She's 89 & like the ever ready bunny!!! Chair volleyball on Wednesdays (play seated), Tai Chi (holding chair backs) on Tues./Thurs., Mon. & Fri. is Mindful Movement...yoga for old fa-ts....and in between all that we go out for lunches or dinner because she doesn't want to go to restaurants by herself. She's a real piece of work!!! Oh, forgot mah jong, bingo night and one night they set up a movie for the more than 200 residents who stroll, wheel, or scooter in. I've had a busy 5 days. No wonder she's under the covers by 8PM.

Thanks for the good wishes. 🌸