Perhaps you didn't get the memo....

Dearest Beloved Pillar,

I recall asking on several occasions that my 50th birthday (and yours) be celebrated in a quiet, non-flashy, "No-need-for-a-disco-ball" kind of way. You remember this, yes? I said (as I recall) "Don't do anything fancy for my birthday. Please. No fuss. No bother. We'll have the family over, it will be great. My sisters will stop by in the afternoon. That's all I want. Really."

So imagine my surprise when I returned home from church to a house FULL of family and friends and enough food to feed the Fifth Armoured Division! I already had the rest of a BEAUTIFUL cake from the good folks at our two churches, along with some gorgeous flowers, cards and gifts. And then - WOW.



But it gets better yet.

Awesome - our son who lives Far Far Away in the Prairies - was also here!!! He's come to town to surprise us both for our birthdays and it's just so delightful to see him. The best part was that even YOU didn't know that Awesome was coming to town. Ha!

It's been quite a day. A beautiful day filled with friends, family, and lots of love and laughter. It really doesn't get better than this. Really.

However, there is the matter of the "No Surprise Party" memo. Possibly next year, possibly at a time when you least expect it, I will return the favour. You can count on it. :)

much love,
Sue