"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Happy Birthday, Doris

One thing is certain . . .


We will never run out of things to say!


How could I not help but think about you when I saw this card! After walking together for more than 20 years now, I know that we'll never run out of things to say. When we were young ( hey, barely out of our 20's) we exchanged babysitting, we saw our youngest ones off to Kindergarten, discussed teachers, report cards, school activites and took turns helping out at the school. We saw our kids go through their teens, birthday parties, carpools, baketball games, applications for post secondary education and the letting go that came with that. Then came the weddings - each of the six weddings were "planned" as we walked. And now the grandkids! Our lives keep changing, but there is a constant that keeps us going without a lot of explanation.

It's so good to have a friend to walk with!
I wish you a most special day, my friend!

10 comments:

Lovella ♥ said...

Happy Birthday Doris. . Anneliese, what a blessing to have a friend to plan your daily events with. .to have a sounding board is such a wonderful thing.
It sounds like the two of you could be pretty helpful with community events. .obviously well organized. . .want to run for city alderman? Think what we'd get done!

On This Rock said...

Happy Birthday to Doris.

A wonderful tribute to a friend...

Karin said...

Beautiful! I love that picture - thank God for friends until the end of our days.

Owen and Bonnie said...

Happy Birthday Doris! What a blessing to walk through life with a special friend. That card is awesome -- totally made me smile =)

Love, Bonnie

Beck's Bulletin said...

Thank you for this special post my friend!! Heather told me about it when she called first thing this morning to wish me a Happy Birthday.

I too appreciate our friendship so very much and that card was just so perfect! I smile and chuckle again every time I think of it or look at it here on my kitchen counter.Thank you!

Lovella ♥ said...

Oh .. it is funny to put people together with their blogs. ..
Beck's Bulletin is your walking friend. . .I'll run over and wish her a Happy Birthday!

Judy said...

What a great picture...and a wonderful tribute to your bestest walking partner! Happy Birthday, Doris.

Trish said...

what a great card and a great friend you must have in Doris. Happy Birthday Doris...grin...whoever you are.

Julene said...

Happy Birthday to you, Doris!

Anonymous said...

20 years! I have walked for years, but this past year my neighbour joined me and we are celebrating our 1 year wlaking anniversary in August. We have a celebration walk (or maybe bike ride) planned. Loved the card! Kathy