Happy Birthday Debbie!
I almost forgot to write a post as my life got in the way. I have had a picture saved on my computer and I have sat down to write this many times only to be interrupted (as I just was AGAIN!) by someone needing something! Better late that never. But am I really late? Today is your Birthday, after all.…
As I looked through my albums, I realized I could put several embarrassing pictures of you on here. You were my friend for a long time. In the end, I chose to share only one photo…. from a sleepover at my house. I think we are around 11. Apparently we played at “Makeovers: Early 80’s style.” J I love the headband peeking through your bangs.
Let’s see…you taught me the words to “The Rose.” I can still sing that song to this day and think of you. I remember singing it as we walked back from Orchestra in middle school! That memory is very strong. I can feel the uneven sidewalk beneath my feet and see your case in your hand as we walked along singing, “…Just remember in the winter…far beneath the bitter snows lies the seed that with the sun's love in the spring becomes the rose…” I’m pretty sure I was singing it out of a love sick heart over some boy I had a crush on… ;)
A funny memory…I had my first taste of powdered milk at your house. What a startling and somewhat horrifying experience that was for me! I was a kid who had only had tasted store-bought milk! Ha! It was the morning after a sleepover at your house and we were having cereal. I hope I was gracious about it. I have used that example several times as I sent my children off to a friends house hoping they would mind their manners if given something to eat they didn’t like or weren’t used too.
I knew you as a child and teen. Although that time shaped you, it is clear that isn’t who you are today. I haven’t had the privilege of being your friend for the last 20 years. I haven’t been able to walk with you through your joys and struggles. After reading these posts I see that is has been my loss. I remember you as a fun and sweet childhood friend but what I see is what a special woman you ARE! I just read your daughter’s and mother-in-law’s posts and I was brought to tears! You are an amazing woman! I am so thankful for FB for letting me back into your life. I am doubly thankful for getting to be a small part of wishing you a blessed and happy, Happy, HAPPY 40th Birthday!
Blessings,
Tammy (Dean) McDaniel
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