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Celebration Saturday


Thank you Ruth for providing this safe space to celebrate each week! 


This week filled me with love and gratitude. Even the knocks that came this week, came with the strength to handle them and for that I'm grateful. I'm going to share my week of celebration in pictures. 
A favorite author took the time to wish me a happy birthday?!?! WOW!!

Really?!?! Sharon Creech too?!?! 

Oh...there are no words for this! I am overwhelmed!
WOW! Thank you!!



These facebook messages took my breath away! 

Thoughtful surprises to make me feel loved! 

Starbucks treat to start the day right!! 

A painting from a thoughtful student! This one is getting framed!!

Birthday dinner with friends!

An unexpected picture of my grammy who has been gone for more than twenty years! 

WOW! A thank you! AND she's following me on Twitter?!?!? WOW!


This week gave me special birthday wishes and wonderfully thoughtful surprises. This week brought me a thank you from a new favorite author and phone calls from loved ones. This week brought me laughter and love. I celebrate each moment! I am grateful for each second. Thank you! Thank you! Thank yoU!

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  1. Jennifer LaffinJanuary 24, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate! Happy belated birthday!! What a wonderful day you had. Here's to another year of many more celebrations!

    Jennifer

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  2. Beth S.January 24, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    When Sharon Creech wishes you a happy birthday, that's a great birthday. :)

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  3. Terje January 24, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    I am glad that your birthday brought so much joy to you. These wishes are not just for one day but you can return to them whenever you need a boost of mood or energy.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Happy Birthday! Celebrating positivity and kindness makes it easier to indeed handle the "knocks" better.

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  5. Andrea January 24, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Happy Birthday! You can tell that you are loved and that you spread positivity in your world from the amazing gifts and thoughtful wishes from friends.

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  6. Andrea January 24, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Happy Birthday! You can tell that you are loved and that you spread positivity in your world from the amazing gifts and thoughtful wishes from friends.

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  7. Linda BJanuary 24, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Terrific to continue this big celebration, Michelle. I do love that picture (fly) from your student!

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  8. Holly MuellerJanuary 24, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    Oh, it looks like it was a special celebration week! I enjoyed each and every picture!

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  9. JulieanneJanuary 24, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    What wonderful wishes! And happy belated birthday my friend. I knew it was this week but my brain was too packed with what was in front of me! So glad others had more presence of mind to remember on your day!

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  10. JulieanneJanuary 24, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    What wonderful wishes! And happy belated birthday my friend. I knew it was this week but my brain was too packed with what was in front of me! So glad others had more presence of mind to remember on your day!

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  11. Lisa KeelerJanuary 24, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Wow- all kinds of fame during your birthday week. Thanks for sharing such fun photos and happy birthday.

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  12. Michele KnottJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Happy photos! The Starbucks would make me really happy :) Hope it was a week long celebration!

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  13. KendraJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Lovely photos! I hope your birthday was just as lovely! It looks like it was! Ummm...a moment for the Momastery shout out?!? You are like a rock star now! :D I must get this book. A picture of Grammy. I think about my Grammy so much. It's weird to not have any Grandparents left here on Earth. I find joy in the pictures and the stories! Thanks for sharing about such a joyful week!

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  14. RamonaJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    Looks like a fabulous b-day week! Love the greetings from the world of Twitter, the bday surprises, and the pic w/ friends! Happy belated bday, Michelle! Love the student painting of your OLW.

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