I'll get this started but will come back and edit to add the "why, what, where and even how". Posting a few photos for the record book (and yes this is one of my record books. I'll do blog to print and have a way to reflect on the fun of the year through words and blog!) What a week of turning 50, yes the big 5-0! Amazing cards and sentiments accompany birthdays and I will share in this blog, here is one Joe received and I adore:
God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well. Voltaire
I have celebrated well this week and am so grateful to all the help in doing so! The Facebook posts, the signs in the front yard, the honks as a result of the signs, the time many took to gather with me, host get-togethers and the very intentional, thoughtful gifts. It has been quite a week of love and living well in my life on Newark-Granville Road. Thank you all for sharing this special time with me.
It started with brunch last Sunday 7-1-18 on the Granville Inn Porch with four friends that commit to gathering to connect, catch-up, share and celebrate! Lucky me- cheers indeed!
At this table I received another quote as part of a gift:
Wherever we are, it is our Friendships that make our World.
Henry Drummond
I tear up as I type and write and reflect on my week of turning fifty, my friends are the ones that are fabulous.
The good news for me, celebrating is more than a week. It started with our 50 Derby gathering, continued to the coast of Georgia and goes beyond this week....so much to look forward to in these next few months, well really the next 50. After all, it was a wonderful woman turning 100 in September and planning her celebration that inspired how I spent this week!
7-10-18 Update: Look at what I walked into at work yesterday. Celebrating my 50th office style- woo hoo! This was made all the better with group lunch. Denison is special and not just for students and alumni. Being a member of the staff and IA Team is pretty cool. Big thank you to all that made this happen and shared sentiments.
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