Category Archives: birthdays

Sweet Birthday Memories

Posted on October 5, 2014 by sandrapaldrich

What special memories do you associate with birthdays? Do you smile as you ponder a long-ago celebration? I like remembering my 34th birthday when my husband surprised me with a gathering of dear friends at our Michigan supper club. How … Continue reading →

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Concentrating on What I Have Left

Posted on October 6, 2012 by sandrapaldrich

Yesterday was my son’s birthday. And while I rejoice at this milestone, I am mindful he now is older than his dad, my husband, was before brain cancer swept in and changed our family forever. But I have choices. So … Continue reading →

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