Taht girl, you, 43 years ago was a promossing of life and succeded until now! Enjoy your day, what you have, feel the joy of being alive. Why so much pain and fear on your life? It's time for you! Happy birth!!

Thank you sweetie!

Why, Miss Beth! Ya' little stinker! Not telling old, grumpy T.P. about your upcoming birthday? WINK. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 'young' lady!!! All I know is that the '43' year aged kind soul I have come to know is a brilliant writer - but even more so - is a human being in the truest sense of the word. I have been blessed to have crossed paths in life with your spirit. I gave up trying to figure out long ago the 'why' of life. I still 'ask'. Just don't expect all the answers. WINK. SUPERB written work! TallPockets/brian. -- P.S. -- The lady who used to cut my hair once told me, "I can get rid of all those 'gray' hairs for you, Brian". To which I replied, "NO THANKS, I have EARNED every damned one of them!". BIG SMILE to Miss Beth. (Edited for 'brain cramp' and 'typos'. LOL).

Happy Birthday! And you are right about living with hope. Without hope, we may exist, but are not alive. You, m'lady, are alive -- Dick

Thank you both so much and yes Brian...I am sneaky LOL

Happy birthday to you Elizabeth! Kudos to you for previaling over all that you have lived through. That you stand here today still full of hope and bright expectation is a testament to your strength of character and beautiful spirit.

Thank you hun!

43....I remember that age ;)....I have always believed that it is the pain and sorrow that truly makes us feel. When the good happens, the feeling is exquisite. My 55 year old brain is struggling to remember the saying about not finishing 'pretty' but sliding into home base having used every second of live given to you. :) Hope you enjoyed the day, now make it one hell of a year. :)))

Thanks hun!

Elizabeth, sorry to appear as though I have missed your birthday, yet my time management is what many people would consider horrible. Although from this perspective it is wonderful for I rarely know what time it is or what year it is even, as I actually have to force my self to look at a clock to know. Laugh out loud. When people ask me my age, I have to think about it even to remember, and sometimes I am not sure. Laughs moreTherefore the conclusion of this is to say. Time is not to be watched, it is to be spent with those that we love, and those that love us. Therefore celebrate everyday as if it is your birthday Youre brilliant, beautiful and an excellent writer as well. Glad to know you my friend. Happy Birthday to you, and yours today and everyday!

Thank you hun!!

I've been reading through your gallery and your pain is so tangible that it nearly steals my breath. When I read this piece, though...I smiled and was relieved. May the goddess bless you and lead you in your journey of new discoveries. Peace and Light, Shylydrya

Thank you