[Long Cut]

My thanks, Diva. Everyone here has been absolutely great through this.

You know, I just spoke to my father a few hours ago...he's doing okay. He just got Mom's ashes today. He should have been very sad, but guess what?

He was calling to wish me a happy birthday. I'd forgotten completely, it's tomorrow.

We're planning a sort of "remembrance day" this Saturday at his house...friends and family, old photographs and home movies, and lots of good memories. It's what Mom would have wanted.

[Soaring Feather]

*HUGS* LC Happy Birthday Long Cut!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Long Cut, in one more hour,

[LaDivaLoca]

It's good to hear your father is doing ok. You have been blessed by having such a wonderful family. I think your father is AWESOME. As Star mentioned, the apple does not fall far from the tree.

I know it's early, but wanted to wish you a wonderful birthday. Another Capricorn too! WOOHOO!!!

Hold within your arms a sun
And let it smile and wish you well.
Play with it, and when you're done,
Put it where you'll never tell.
Your sun will smile just for you,
Being yours, and yours alone,
Inside your palace, out of view,
Resting in a place unknown.
The sun we wish for you is bright,
Happy doing what suns will:
Daring to hold off the night
As loves and dreams your future fill,
Your cares caress and sorrows still.

Copyright by
Nicholas Gordon

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LONG CUT
May this day bring you lots of love, hugs and kisses
God bless you