birthdays
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Today my sweet husband turns 38 years old. Remember when you were a little kid and made homemade cards? I’m still doing that. Especially after I’ve already gotten home from town and forgotten the dang thing. He’s not home yet, because he’s still working. That’s what he does. Works his butt off. The word… Read more
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To a small child, the perfect granddad is unafraid of big dogs and fierce storms but absolutely terrified of the word “boo.” ~Robert Brault I like grandpas. There’s just something so appealing to me about them. The way they tuck in their shirts and wear their pants high on their waist. The comb tucked inside their… Read more
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She’s 12 today. A beautiful joy. Even with a wad of orange gum in her mouth. She asked if she could have a marble cake. Sure, you can. And then she looked at her grandmother, and in her best 12-year-old, you’ve-got-to-be-kiddin-me, pre-teen, on-the-verge-of-knowing-everything voice, she said “You know that’s a KIND of a cake, not a cake with real… Read more
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I’m 36 years old today. Only one sentiment can sum it up. My life is good. This birthday had the potential to be an emotional train wreck, as my heart has been tender concerning the recent death of my dad. Realizing this would be the first birthday of my entire life that he wouldn’t wish me… Read more
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Hello friends, Here’s a second story from my dad. This was dated January 27, 1996. It is called Marking One’s Progress Through the Ages on the Doorjamb of Life. He had celebrated a birthday 11 days prior. As I write this I reflect back to the 16th of January. That was the day that I turned 53… Read more
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Today, in just a few short hours, my family will be celebrating my grandmother’s 93rd birthday over in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. I couldn’t be there, but wanted to send her some happy birthday wishes. {sending happy birthday wishes now} Isn’t she beautiful? Her name is Mattie Dimple Calico. If that isn’t the best name in the world,… Read more
Angel Wheeler 