melina Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Today's my birthday, and normally I would be woken gently by my husband, with coffee in bed and flowers on the bedside table. But instead I woke from shrill ringing from the alarm clock, to dirty dishes in the sink. Have to go to work early for a boring meeting. Just needed to whine. Melina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkins808 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Happy Birthday to you Melina! I hope at some point today you are touched by something....a soft breeze, the chirping of the birds, something to remind you that your husband is still with you in spirit. Hugs, Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nats Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Melina, Happy Birthday...may you reflect on the positive days you have mentioned and know you are only apart from your husband for a short while...you should do something that makes you happy even if it's something small, or buy yourself something you have been wanting...it is still a special day for we are celebrating your birth, a joyful event and your husband would want you "Happy" trust me I'm telling you this as a husband...Take Care... NATS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbeachbum Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Melina: Happy Birthday and hold on to all those good memories today and smile. They are yours and yours alone and hold them close to your heart. They will comfort you. Hugs to you. Becky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melina Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks, Nats and Tammy for the birthday wishes. I really appreciated them. On a positive note - I did notice the "chirping of the birds", Tammy. When I came home from work I saw the baby birds starting to leave their nests, with their parents following them. They've built nests under our roof tiles and I can see them from the kitchen window. The poor things keep banging into windows and walls, but they seem pretty determined to fly. Thyge would have loved watching them. Nats - I have just decided I'm going to go buy myself some flowers! Might as well stick to tradition. And I've received birthday greetings from sons, daughters-in-law, work colleagues and friends. Three friends are taking me out to dinner. So I'll have to stop moping now. Melina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melina Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Becky - I certainly will try to hold on to those memories. Thanks... Melina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfh Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Sorry I missed your birthday....It sounds like you turned into the best day you could and I love that you bought yourself flowers. Congratulations on your day. I know it was lonely. Mine was in April and though I made plans, it was not the same...never will be. But you did a great job. Peace, mfh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melina Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 You didn't miss it - it's still here. I'm in a different time zone, remember. But I'm sorry I missed your birthday. A belated happy birthday to you... Melina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwaynecg Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Melina HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I hope you find peace and joy today. have a great day!!!!! Dwayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunstreet Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Happy Birthday dear Melina, I so relate to not having your Thyge with you today in the physical sense. I hope you sense him with you in your heart and perhaps a bird singing in a tree, the wind through your hair, or some other meaningful way to you. Congratulations on your decision to buy yourself flowers! Wonderful! I send you support, understanding and care. Blessings and Courage, Carol Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbrian Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Sorry I missed it Melina.............. Happy Birthday !!! Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfh Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hi Melina, Thanks for the reminder. I did know you are in Norway but got the time deal backwards...sort of how my AWOL brain functions these days. Thanks for the wishes...Next hurdle for me is June 22...silver 25th wedding anniversary. We had such great plans to celebrate our love. Mary mfh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melina Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks Dwayne, Carol Ann and Brian - and everyone else... It's nice to have another family here in this group. I don't feel so alone. Now I'm off to have dinner with friends. This is a weird and empty feeling - not celebrating with my husband. But the flowers I bought myself are beautiful. Why thank you, me. Melina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melina Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Mary, Remind us when that anniversary comes along... Melina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAP Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Dear Melina, Happy birthday my friend. I hope there was much to smile about today. I love your story about the birds. Reminds me of all of us--trying to spread our wings in this strange new world--and constantly bumping into things. Hope your dinner out was a good one. Peace, Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melina Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Dear Melina, Happy birthday my friend. I hope there was much to smile about today. I love your story about the birds. Reminds me of all of us--trying to spread our wings in this strange new world--and constantly bumping into things. Hope your dinner out was a good one. Peace, Harry Thanks Harry, The dinner was good and I was able to enjoy it a little. Thanks again, everyone... Melina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lainey Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Melina, Today is probably tomorrow for you. I wish you much happiness and peace for your birthday, and a good supper. Nice idea to buy flowers, I'm sure Thyge would have picked the same ones. Lainey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Melina, I hope it's not too late to wish you a Happy Birthday, my friend! And it's okay to whine. I cried myself to sleep my first birthday after George died...everyone had forgotten it and no one even called me. George always made a big production out of my birthdays and it was sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Happy belated birthday Melina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melina Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Thanks Lainey, Kay and Pat, Lainey - I bought roses, which is what he would have chosen. Not always mind you - sometimes he just picked flowers from the garden, but that was great too. Kay, I'm sorry no one remembered that first "alone" birthday. Hope the later ones were happier. Are people's birthdays posted here somewhere? Melina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 They are posted on the Calendar...unfortunately I forget to look about 350 days out of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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