Some quarter-century or so ago, I told my sister that the card I sent her
on her birthday was the last reminder of her age I would provide. I lied.
I may have let a few birthdays pass unremarked, but after a bit I realized
that no matter the protestations to the contrary almost everyone likes to be
reminded of a special day in their lives. What could be more special than being
born?
So the birthday cards again became a part of my recognition of this person
who is important to me.
After a bit more time I realized, and I think the ladies realize as well,
that there comes a point where age is a badge of honor, a paean to survival.
Now wrinkles, no, not so much, but the number associated with the birthday:
that is Okay.
Yet one never guesses a woman’s age, nor does he mention it if he already
knows.
Therefore (fanfare please!) I wish my sister, Vee, a very happy birthday
today, and a sincere wish that she will accumulate a whole lot more of them, and
live happily and in good health while she does so.
Vee blogs here. Drop by and leave your greetings.
Baby Vee posing in front of the
house in which she was born with
her parents and older brother.
8 comments:
Thank you for your birthday wish! You always make me feel very special on my birthday (and every other day as well). How blessed I was to arrive in a home where there was a wonderful big bro to protect and mentor me. Love you!
Happy birthday to Vee. Love the older brother pose too. You still stand that way. Om does the same thing... his posture in childhood pics is immediately recognizable.
HBD to Vee. You come from an amazing family.
Consider it done.
Pearl
Happy Birthday to Vee! Must be nice having such a cool brother 😃
(and Sharkbytes is on to something - the head tilt - still got it!)
Vee, joy and happiness to you, now and forever.
Sharkey, very astute of you to note that. True. Posture and gait seem to stay with his throughout life.
Chuck, thank you.
Pearl, appreciate that.
Grace, too, the right foot still swings to the right. Passed that trait on to a couple of my own children.
SWEET family photo!! Happy Birthday, Vee!
Lin, thank you! It may be my favorite photo of the family. But then it has a patina of nostalgia all over it.
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