Happy Birthday to two old gals

Today is my birthday and I turned 64..... I can't believe it .... 64..... I don't feel that old..... Of course I don't feel that young any more either. My house just turned 30..... like me she is considered pretty old now too.... past her prime. We have seen the years come and go. She has comforted me through both happy and hard times. I love her and I find that we are both a lot alike.

We moved in 28 years ago when our children were young. We both watched them grow up and leave home. Now they are all grown with families of their own. Her rooms and my arms are empty and miss them but they are doing well and we are happy for them. Sweet memories comfort us.

We have been together all of these years but clearly we have not aged the same. She has gotten better in the last few years.... This was me 14 or 15 years ago. As you can see from looking at me now, I've just gotten older....and older.... and older.... certainly not better.

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However, we do have a lot in common.

I wouldn't say that either one of us are particularly pretty on the outside.

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There is nothing outstanding or eye catching about us. In fact, we are quite ordinary.

But, looking past our exteriors, most people find us to be quite warm and friendly.

Room for family is the most important part of each of us. It fills up the center and heart of us.



















This is where we gather with friends and loved ones. It is our favorite place.

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We both enjoy spending time together in the kitchen and feeding family and friends.




Some of our private inside parts are quite nice.....

....Some are a mess and need work. At least we are aware of our faults and are trying to improve.
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We have both added on to our size.
The 800 sq. feet added on to her for the extra bed room
and game room is good.

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The 35 lbs I've added on are not a good thing. I need to get busy and do something about that.... but so far I've been too lazy....maybe I will this year.

... For her being large is an asset.... unfortunately it is not for me....but like her I do enjoy getting dressed up for special occasions.

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We have both had our share of injuries and physical problems.

Her fire of '91 and flood of '05 were quite devastating.




When we have had these difficult times, family and friends have come to lend a helping hand and help us recover. In her case, she turned out better than before. I did not turn out better physically, but I am better in other ways. I learned to pray with more meaning and appreciate health and abilities that I had taken for grated before.

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John has put years of work and love into her

care. He has built patios, landscaped and planted

orchards....


His hard work and talents have made her more charming and fun to be around.

I have also benefited from John's tender care and talents. His love has touched my life and made me a better person.

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So here we are old gal, you and I, not as fashionable ,up to date or full of energy as we used to be, but we look back on the years we have spent together with contentment. Of course there were many mistakes made within your walls as there have been within my life. We have both gone through some difficulties along with all the great times we've had together. We have been blessed. I think that we are both better from our experiences.... at least I hope so.

My birthday wish for us today is that you and I might continue being together and able to love and serve our family and friends.... for that is what brings us both happiness.
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I wish a Happy Birthday to my dear daughter-in-law, Marla, tomorrow and a good day to my sweet blog readers as well.