Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Yes, It's Today

Alright, okay, settle down now. Yes, today is the day, 43 years ago, that God decided to bless me and place me into the greatest family, born to Joe and Kay, and as oldest of four daughters.

It's a difficult birthday, being the first one since my daddy passed away. He always called me and convinced me that I wasn't really the age I was, because that would mean he was getting old. I miss him so much.

I want to thank ALL of you for the wonderful well wishes and gifts. And mainly for your friendship.

I am off to spend the day with poor Rick who has said we would go shopping. He has no idea what he is in for.

Thank you again. I love y'all!!!!!!

48 comments:

Debz said...

Oooooo, Have lots of fun!!! And seriously, buy me something, that's not a joke man.

HAPPY HAPPY!!!

Mrs. Schmitty said...

Shopping!! That poor guy!

Happy Birthday!

Diane said...

Happy Birthday to you! And I'm so sorry you're missing your dad... I know how that feels (even after 10 years).

Take care and have a great day!

Ronda's Rants said...

Have a wonderful day! I am sorry about your Dad but he would be right...you aren't old! Happy, Happy Birthday!!

Tenakim said...

have fun shopping! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Unknown said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY J2B2!!!

I'll put a hat on Pearl and all four dogs and we will dance and eat cookies in honor of YOU!!

Have the best day EVER!!!

~HUG~

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Jilly! and remember i will always be younger than you ;-)

shutter girl said...

Me too! HBD Jillie!

QueenofPlanetHotflash said...

Happy Birthday my new bloggy friend I hope it is filled with lots of love and smiles

Tiffany said...

I wrote on Amy's post that you could technically be my mother. Sad huh? Anyway buy lots of stuff, eat too much and have a Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Rebecca Jo said...

Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your day!

Amy Amy Bo Bamey said...

Happy Birthday....you better not be gone too long. The strip o gram police officer will be there around 5. You have been a naughty girl!!

Shannon said...

Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoy it :)

Sue Wilkey said...

Happy Birthday JJBB!!!!!! Run up that credit card!

Unknown said...

Ok, the party is in full swing at the farm!!
Stop by and I'll bring out the box of wine : )

Mama Dawg said...

Have fun! Happy Birthday!

Julie D said...

Happy birthday, beautiful!!! I hope you have the best day ever!!!! Know that your Daddy is watching over you and is very proud of his little girl.

Love you!!!

That Janie Girl said...

Happy Birthday, Jill! And have fun shopping! And...you're not getting old, I promise!

Unknown said...

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..happy birthdaaaayy!! (in my best Stevie Wonder voice)

Buy me something, k??

Hope you have a wonderful birthday with your family! You're right, the world is blessed by you being here!

Rhonda said...

Happy birthday Jill! Enjoy your shopping spree. Be kind to Rick. And hug your sister, because she is just oh, so sweet, and one of my favorite blog pals, and she loves you, and she kicks Boggle butt!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday! Have fun shopping! And be sure and buy a TON!

Insane Mama said...

Happy Birthday Jill go cause some trouble

Annie said...

Have a super time! Happy birthday!

Deb said...

I hope you get lunch out of the deal too!!

I'm sorry you miss your dad so much. What a wonderful relationship you had with him. I am touched by your postings about him.

Happy Birthday!!

Kritta22 said...

Happy Birthday! My husband says you are HOTT! So you are doing something right!!
I hope you have a great day!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday, dear! I can't wait to throw back another drink & watch you snap your bra again.

The Mom Jen said...

Happy Birthday Beautiful!!

After your sister's post, I thought I was done tearing up for the day! Sorry you're missing your dad!

Mamahut said...

Happy Birthday toooooo yooouuuuu. Have a blast chicky. Sorry about your daddy. This year was my first one since my dad passed too. I'll cry for ya today and you go have fun! You can cry for me on my next Birthday K? K!

Brittany said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carissa(GoodnCrazy) said...

You don't know it but I was introduced to you last night on GNO twitter styl thanks to mommygossip JYL!

sooo nice to meet you for real?!

And on your birthday no less?

Happy happy, enjoy the shopping?!

Myssie@PendletonMarket said...

Happy Birthday!

Anonymous said...

I don't know if I've ever commented to you before, so happy birthday from a new reader!

Mommy Mo said...

Happy Birthday Jill Jill! id you order anything from the Skymall magazine?

Brenda said...

Happy Birthday! Your dad is smiling down on you from above.

Swirl Girl said...

Happy Birthday Jill!

Amy wrote such a beautiful post about you - which I know you have read already.

And, I totally understand the sadness you feel about your dad. Maybe your dad and my dad (who passed in January) are up there having a scotch and laughing about their daughters' blogs (which my dad doesn't even know I write)

amelia bedelia said...

Have you EVER had so many birtday wishes sister!!!! Wow, you are so popular!! I'm sure you bought every store out today. Happy Birthday again! love you!

Tony Gasbarro said...

My dad passed away in May, but I wasn't filled with the urge to shop, but rather to try to figure out a way to bring him back.

I haven't succeeded, yet.

Linda S said...

happy birthday! can't wait to hear about the shopping!

Jennifer said...

Hi Jill! Just wanted to stop by and wish you Happy Birthday!! It's my sister's bday too. I'm sorry about your dad--I know how hard it is.

Jyl @ MommyGossip said...

Happy, Happy Birthday to you! I hope you have had a tremendously fun day.

Also... Amy's story was soooo touching. I am glad you pulled through. What terrific sisters you are!

Scary Mommy said...

Happy Birthday! Hope it's a good one!! :)

Lisa L said...

Happy birthday! Hope it was a greagt one and that you got lots of lovely presents!

Jyl @ MommyGossip said...

Glad you had a great day! While I could never be a nurse, gotta tell you how thankful I am for them.

I'd write out the whole long saga in an e-mail, but I don't see one available on your site. I did write a post about my health here:

http://mommygossip.blogspot.com/2008/08/to-be-sick-or-to-be-caregiver.html

This was before I started mommy blogging. The anniversary surgery was for the fractured skull and hematoma. The jaw surgery was only three months prior. It was a rough year that one. Enjoy! (I can only say that because you are a nurse.)

BTW: I am soooo sad I forgot about the anniversary, because I really wanted to post the pic of my post-surgery with a half bald head, healing from 42 staples that had recently been removed. I love that pic!!!

J'Ollie Primitives said...

Happy Birthdy Miss Jill!

Am I late? Is it Wednesday already?

careysue said...

Happy Birthday!!! It was my daughters birthday as well! I'm late hope you had a great day!

My daughters the oldest too out of six...she's 20!

Julie D said...

I'm glad you had a great day. Happy post birthday!!!

NucMEd is Hot said...

I'm a day late, but Happy Birthday anyway!!!

Pennies In My Pocket said...

Happy late Birthday...you and my hubby share the same b-day! I posted about his yesterday!

I'm so sorry for the loss of your father...that has to be beyond difficult. :(

I hope you had a blessed day!

~melody~