December Cards

Bob's brother David celebrated a birthday this month.  He visited us the weekend before Christmas and we celebrated then.  David is a history buff.

"A birthday is an excuse,
To spend a day doing what you like best,
Indulging yourself in a pastime,
Or maybe just having a rest,
For today is about celebrations,
It's about enjoying a day just for you,
So in this card are many good wishes,
And all our love is sent with it too."

My nephew Dan has a birthday December 28th.  He loves anything outdoors. . . and has a big heart.

"Sit back and relax,
Let us make your day,
You do so much for others,
Now it's our turn to repay,
You deserve a day that's special,
A day that's just for you,
So take time out on your birthday,
Let's all celebrate along with you!"

My lifelong friend Linda celebrates her 65th birthday this month.  Linda just moved back to our home place and bought a house.  She is a very hard worker.

"I sat and thought of years that have gone,
The games we played while the sun always shone,
The days that we courted and met husbands to be,
Then we married and were happy with our growing families,
Now older we are and how many things move on,
But our friendship has endured - it has always been strong,
May you be blessed on your birthday with all good things,
And take pleasure in our friendship and the memories it brings."

This is my favorite Christmas card-for Bob's co-workers at OSI, where they drive flag cars for wide loads.

"Here's wishing you extra loads of fun in the New Year."

Last year all my Christmas cards were the same design.  This year I started in the summer and made over 100 cards, all different.  I addressed my Mom's card envelopes first, and let her pick out what card she wanted to send to that person.  We had enough cards then to give all our acquaintances at her senior center a card.  That was the best part.

"These wishes aren't original
But still they're most sincere -
Have a really Merry Christmas
And a wonderful New Year!"

 

 

Rituals

Our time is not long and I want to make the most of my weekly trips to see my Mom.  2 weeks till Christmas we drive to the Veterans cemetary to lay a wreath on Dad's grave.  Here Mom signs cards while I buy her a sundae.

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November Cards

My former colleague Marylene has a birthday this month.  Marylene works hard, has a good sense of humor, is a good Mom and wife and is very pretty.  

Our daughter-in-law Michelle has a birthday.  Michelle is all-around talented.  She likes to sew and much more.

There were many students and interns who helped with our Dietetic Association premiere Whole Grains day.  These thank you cards are for them.

A deed performed in duty
Has merits very well known.
A deed performed in kindness
Is also very well known
But a kindness given selflessly
Has merits and rewards all of its' own

For the dietetic students:

This card is sent especially
to say a big thank you,
and to let you now you're appreciated
for everything you do

Thanksgiving cards.

The year has turned its circle,
the seasons come and go.
The harvest is all gathered in;
And chilly north winds blow.
Orchards have showed their treasures,
the fields, their yellow grain.
So open wide the doorway
thanksgiving comes again.

For my lifelong friend Liz on her birthday.

Treasured moments brighten all our days
Bringing pictures from the past,
Our minds turn to some occasions
That we always wanted to last,

And as your birthday now is here,
All my love and good wishes for you,
Are in this card, that has been made,
With love especially for you.

Birthday card for my former colleague Sally.  She always had kind words for each customer even though cashiering did not come easy for her.

To a special little lady
who is loved so very much,
You leave a sort of happiness
in every heart you touch,
So on this special day
I’m sending loving wishes,
Have a very Happy Birthday,
With lots of hugs and kisses.