[LadyX]

- - Once Upon A Time - -
in a Land called Eire

lived a family
whose straits were becoming dire.

"Mary, my love, t'is time we took
tha wee one to America
to start anew - -
I want only tha best for you."

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Down through the decades the Family grew,
the Walshes a wonderful example of what
hard-working, loving persons can do!

Today on The Finest
we celebrate the birthday
of our very own Finest Colleen,
whose heart is huge, and talents many.

Thank you, sweet Colleen,
for your loving, giving self.
You add so much to our lives all the year round
describing the activities of your wonderful family,
so that we feel we are a part of it!

We love hearing of the frequent gatherings of 70 or more
celebrating occasions, both happy and sad -
You draw us in to feel the love and caring,
and are ever so grateful for your sharing...

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Even at age 2, she wore red on Fridays
to support the military!!

God bless you abundantly,
dear Colleen - -

~~~ With love, from LadyX ~~~

[martin_fierro]

Just because it's been awhile.

[lonestar]

That sure is a cute puppy dressed in red!

Weinie

[The Mayor]

Hi Maggie.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Very nice, dear (((Exie)))

[Lakeside]

Hi, Lady. Hi, FinestFolk.

Well, this has just been the summer I'd really rather forget. I'll write an update as soon as I can. The short version is Mom and Dad lost just about everything(to Katrina) except stuff on shelves and upper cabinets in their kitchen.

The silver lining is they have bought a house close to us.

And even better than that, we got the call last Thursday night that our little grandson was born at last. D-I-L and baby are doing great. Our son is ecstatic. Our little granddaughter(will be 3 in Dec.) is---uh---less than thrilled. :o)

[tuliptree76]

Good afternoon. :-)

[deadhead]

"- - Once Upon A Time - -"

Dear sweet LadyX,

I love your post so very much and I am touched by it.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!

It means the world to me. You know what, this is so funny.. my great grandmothers name was Mary....guess what my middle name is :-)

God Bless you and yours

Love,
Colleen

[LadyX]

Help, Colleen!
Have forgotten your brother's exact screen name!
Please hail him here for me, to see what we think
of one of our Prize Posters on The Finest..:))

[Kitty Mittens]

Happy Birthday Dear Colleen!