Best/Worse/What did I learn today? Pt.32 Visit with Friends

As I sit here crying, and believe me overwhelmed and a loss for words, my heart is heavy with the kindness and love you have shown me...NEVER have I had such an act of true friendship and giving as I've experienced tonight...

There are no words that I can say that can express what I feel, I think Cliff and Bernice were also overwhelmed, that strangers who have never met can touch the heart so deeply of that another human...

For the days that I've been down, you've given me a reason to go on...you are a special kind of person, all of you, I wish I was with you able to hug each and everyone of you..

March 2nd will pale compared to the birthday gift that I've received today...

I'm just plain overwhelmed..a sick ache in my tummy, not sure why you've befriended me but am so very pleased that you have...

I truly have come to care for each and everyone of you..I worry about you, I miss you when you are not on..I love to laugh with you all...

Looking at the lovely picture that Shar painted, I see friends of all ages, where age is no barrier..where the elder help the younger ones and the younger ones always there to offer support..

We all go through exhausting and painful times, but we know, that with the touch of a key, within minutes a friend is there with a shoulder to lean on and prayers to pull us through...

I love you all..and from the bottom of my heart 'thank you' which certainly isn't enough..

And Judy, for you to organize such a birthday party gift, well dear friend no words will ever express what I feel for you..a true sister of the heart!

No sleep for me tonight..I'll post photo's taken at Bernice's and then more indepth photo's for you to see...

I would love to call each and everyone of you tonight to thank you, but I'd only cry so I'll give it a day or so and start making my calls...

Hey Liz!
We posted at exacly the same time! Did that with another Good Friend just recently.
Man, I am just happy!

Hmm..mm????????
Betty is better in the early mornings..maybe she is going to wait till then.

Anybody watch American Idol?

Look at the size of that box..OMG, can't wait to open it...

Love you, Betty.

Lovely opening letter, but what's under all that paper..hmmm...I'm just like Judy..a month of birthday celebrations..

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.........................................

Hugs..... (((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))

Right back at ya Betty!!!!!!!

Dear Judy......what a ray of sunshine..she has been working and plotting this bringing us all in to the circle togther.

Lived 60 years and never had a 'birthday in a box' OMG what a novel idea..leave it up to that Judy...and of course all of you who supported her 'surprise birthday' party...

Everything one could need to celebrate...omg look at all the presents, and they are all for me/me/me.....

Betty,
Our Angel on Earth...
I am so intears We Love you.

(((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) to you betty, judy was most brilliant on this idea

OMG, I've never been so touched in all my lilfe as I have been here tonight...I'm hoping you can feel the love I have for each and everyone of you...

You Betcha Liz...Oh my gosh... Had more than beyond fun...smiles..Rolf..toothless even!

Cheers my friends!
...LOL puter is mine tonight.

I will take a closer photo of this beautiful painting..imagine..Shar painted my garden from photo's I had posted and included you all..this I cannot get over...it will travel with me to work tomorrow and for the next few weeks so I can show everyone who my friends are..

So funny, I speak of you all so many times that everyone just thinks you live next door, when I say you are my 'Garden Friends' from the Internet, an eyebrow raises...but such a gathering of angels they've not met...lucky me..

I must take time this evening to say a special prayer of thanks to the Lord for letting me be part of your lives and you in mine...
My earthly angels...

isnt this just wonderful

We feel it....now and every day..
you are always there..amazing us.
Caring about us....as we care about you.

Going through all the presents like a little child, open, set-aside, open set aside until Bernice told me I had to stop and try to put the card and name with the gifts..oh yes, I forgot in my excitement so hope I don't screw up in thanking each and every one of you for my cherished 'treasure'...

Now who would not be excited to get a box filled with 'treasures'...

Oh golly I am in tears and smiles...Betty and Everyone...Happy Birthday to All.

betty we got you good ! just smiling away

a special toast to judy

Oh I have been dying to see Sharon's painting..yes please give us a close up when you have time.
That is a wonderful gfit from her heart using her talent.

Betty, just so you know, I only painted your yard, Judy put all of us around the table.

We are all in tears too...so happy because we surprised you and made you happy. I hope this happiness holds us all together for a very long time.
We have quite a strong friendship going here, you know?

You should be in tears Judy Babe, you brought many on tonight..lol..

I'll be wearing my new scraf and bracelet tomorrow so all can be envious...

Shar, someone will eventually have to take the podgy away from her you know..lol..

Let's party~

What...no way, will have to scick Liz on Ya!

Know where I'll put this lovely piece..

omg now... betty cant it wait till the weekend lol

my very own 'Betty' angel..

Gillian you tell those lovely children of yours that I'm going to frame those photo's and put them in a place of honor in the craft room for all to see....

Betty,

You Are Special Betty!

...I am back my firend...Thank You

Going to do some reading, won't be able to sleep so might as well read...lol..too excited to sleep..never had a birthday party like this..even my 50th with over 200 people in attendance doesn't match up to this surprise...

HOW DID YOU GUYS KEEP THIS A SECRET..and me feeling sorry for myself on Valentines Day...kick me somewhere where it hurts...

Ohh you look great with your pretty scarf and braclet ...and so happy..big grin here..this is so much fun to see....lots of treasures to surround you with warmth.

you said it carol

OHHHH!!!!!! so glad I had to check one more time...

I got all teared up for a second...Happy Early Birthday Betty, we love you...

don't know if you've gotten into the sentiments yet...I think I would cry for sure

I must take photo's tomorrow to show you the lovely memory album Judy made..I cannot think of how many hours she spent doing the album..she did you all proud..her work is exceptional and she didn't miss a thing...

The cover is of course "Dave Garden" opening page...

Then the beautiful opening page which she took care to include photo's of all your flowers...

The invitation and all your d-mails and of course all your letters of kindness..THOSE I'll keep to read tomorrow at work..lordy they'll all not be able to live with me tomorrow...

I've come up with some ideas in the past, but non such as this...my goodness...I'm just so overwhelmed..

Map of where MY friends live...

Bernice and Cliff just couldn't get over your kindness