Sunday 27 January 2013

The Birthday.

What an unhappy couple of days I have had, but it has been extremely handsome son George's nineteenth birthday and that has cheered me up a bit. I didn't want to be miserable on his special day, and made a determined effort to keep a smile on my face. We had a nice birthday lunch. He has gone off now happily to a birthday party with his friends.

The day got better when out of the blue, my daughter Jodie, who I haven't seen for, unbelievably six years, suddenly appeared at the back gate. We hugged for ages, and there were tears, happy tears, and then it was as though we had never been apart. I am so happy now, and feel more positive about everything. Soon I will get to see my granddaughter again.

It turns out that she has been reading my blog from almost the day it started, so she has a good idea of what has been happening in my life. But it was the article in the newspaper that caused her to come and see me.

George's birthday will be remembered this year.

I hope you have had a good weekend.




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14 comments:

  1. Eileen M27 January 2013 at 12:42

    I cant tell you how happy I am for you John. I admit I shed a tear at the thought of that long hug. Wonsderful end to the day. x

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  2. Ann27 January 2013 at 13:54

    Happy Birthday to George and how exciting to see you daughter after such a long time.

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  3. kden27 January 2013 at 14:15

    A great day even got better! Fantastic...

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  4. DEB27 January 2013 at 14:41

    Nothing better than a coming together after such a long time.

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  5. DEB27 January 2013 at 14:44

    Nothing better than a coming together after such a long time.

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  6. katie eggeman27 January 2013 at 15:14

    What a happy day for you, Happy Birthday to George.

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  7. Emma Springfield27 January 2013 at 20:43

    I am so excited and happy about your daughter coming to see you. It has been too long for both of you. Maybe you can build a relationship like the one you have with EHS George. And a granddaughter. I have several and they are such joys. Happy Birthday to EHS George. I tried to tell him earlier but the post disappeared as I was in the middle of it. At our age we both know that unhappy things happen. We deal with the pain and then move on. You will soon find something positive that is a direct result of the situation. And Your daughter is here! I have been hoping for that for you for a long time.

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  8. Meanqueen28 January 2013 at 00:14

    So pleased for you.

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  9. Unknown28 January 2013 at 01:44

    Happy Birthday George. Lucky you ... to meet up with your daughter again. I'm so happy for you, John. I love your header picture, may I copy it for my desktop pic please? Sue

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  10. VirginiaC28 January 2013 at 03:08

    John, I'm so very happy for you that your daughter is back in your life, and also now your granddaughter. That is a lot of happiness for you...enjoy it.....family is everything.
    Glad that George had a wonderful birthday, I wish him many more.

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  11. Sharkbytes28 January 2013 at 16:09

    Awesome! Family is important. Hooray for Jodie and hugs, and seeing the granddaughter.

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  12. Unknown29 January 2013 at 15:02

    I am so happy for you. Hopefully, I will get experience something similar someday.

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  13. Kay G.31 January 2013 at 18:01

    Wishing the best for you, John.
    I just went back on my blog and listened to you singing "Danny Boy". You're good. I wish you would do another song and maybe have your daughter and grandaughter sing as backup, what do you say?
    (Bossy Boots Kay here!)

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