August was super-busy. In addition to taking my Mama to hospital on August 12th, I found the time to turn 40 on the 14th. My original plan was to cancel my b-day altogether, but that just didn’t seem too possible. Basically, my Elflings refused to not let me celebrate it. Needless to say, I’ve also been terrible at keeping up with my blog and your gorgeous bloggies I follow. I’m on it, and want you to know I think about you often, even if I haven’t stopped by your bloggitty-blogs most recent entries. I’m catching-up one day at a time. ♥
Veggiewitch 
Every once in a while real life rears it’s ugly head. Positive thoughts your way. 40 is the new 30, all the cool kids are doing it.
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Woot! Thank you, my friend. ♥
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Happy late 40th! I hope it was a good one even though your mother was not well. My heart goes out to you…
Sending you and your family many blessing :)
Sincerely hope all is good with you and your family
(hugs)
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Thank you so much, my friend. ♥
*squishy hugs back at ya*
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Happy belated birthday and I hope that all is well! I’ve missed your shining presence around the blogosphere!
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Awwwwe! You are so very sweet! ♥
*squishy huggles*
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Happy birthday!! Seriously, it just gets better and better.
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Thank you so much, my friend. ♥
Better and better is good. =0)
*squeezey huggles*
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Happy, happy birthday. Thanks for lighting the path to 40. :)
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Woot! Thank you, my friend. ♥
My pleasure.
*huggles*
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You are a gift to the world, so I am glad your kiddos helped you celebrate your birthday. Hope it was a special day despite all that is going on n your life. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. (((hugs)))
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You are too sweet! Thank you so much, my friend. ♥
*squishy hugs*
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I’m really sorry to hear your Mom isn’t well. I understand exactly how difficult it can be to have a birthday during such trying times. In July I had a birthday at a point when my Dad had been (mostly sedated and not aware of anything) in the hospital for an entire month. My family and I used the day to take a break from the hospital and I’m now really glad we managed to enjoy it. My Dad passed away a couple days later and now it feels like he was hanging on a couple more days so we could have one good day before he passed.
I really hope you managed to enjoy your day, despite everything.
<3 <3 <3
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Thank you my friend. ♥
Sorry for your loss.
*huggles*
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Happy Birthday! Come by whenever you like. I’m open all the time.
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Sweeeeeeet! ♥
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Denise! Happy Happy 40th! Your Elflings are right not to let it slide by. Celebrate it girl! You are beautiful! xoxo!
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Thank you so much, my friend. ♥
You are a sweet inspiration.
*squishy huggles*
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xoxo! Oh, huggles are even better than hugs, especially the squishy ones ;)!
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I think 40 is an awesome year, and an incredible year of life. I know your mom is not well, but do enjoy your good times as well as your sorrows.
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I will. ♥
*squishy hugs*
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“shlurpf”
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You have the same birthday as my beloved late grandmother! You must be a great person :)
Hope your mom is okay and out of the hospital :)
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*squishy hugs*
Thank you so much. ♥
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HAPPY 40th!!!…I’m glad you got to celebrate :) you can’t let that one go by!!!
Sorry to hear about your Mum…is she still in hospital?
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Thank you very much, my friend. ♥
She is. =0(
It’s been a long couple of weeks, but she’s being cared for and the search is on for an assisted-living environment for her to move from hospital to.
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I wondered how your mom was doing. I hope everything works out for her in the assisted living facility and that she gets the best of care. I know you’ll be looking out for her.
Happy belated 40th — you look wonderful — love this picture! Take care VW.
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Thank you so much, my friend. =0)
You are so very sweet.
*squishy hugs*
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Hey beautiful Virgo Sister! Happy Birthday Denise and much, much love to you. Wishing you a year of ease, heart space and simple joys.
Thinking of you and your family – you’re in my prayers, Bless xoxo
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Thank you so much, Nicole. ♥
I appreciate your comfort vibes.
*squishy hugs*
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Belated birthday greetings!!!!!
Sending best wishing to you and your family.
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Thank you so much, my friend. =0)
*happy dancing and squishy hugs*
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Happy belated 40th Birthday to you, my lovely friend, Denise! :)
You are 4 years older than me! :) We love you too! :) hugs & kisses from rainy Belgium!
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Hooray! Belgian hugs are exquisite! =0)
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I miss you! Hope all is well for you and the elflings!
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We are hanging in there, my dear friend. I miss you, too. *huggles*
I’m running around so much lately, and so bagged afterwards, I can barely string two coherent sentences together… /sigh
Thinking of you. ♥
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you’re so sweet, Denise. Wishing you the best! I know it’s a tough road, but I’m confident that you all will exit from it the champions. :) huggies!
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