kalanamak Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) (The title is a name of a hymn I like.) 42 years today my father and brother, who was fresh home from Vietnam, brought birthday cupcakes my mother made to Mr. Guest's 6th grade class. It was the first week of school, and all through grade school my family brought birthday cupcakes for me. All the other kids brought bags of Toosie Pops. Those cupcakes, with candles, and my family showing up after lunch made me feel very special. My mom and dad and brother are gone now, but I remember them for what they had done. (And on the funny side, I completely forgot it was my BD. I woke from a dream early this morning, a dream where I was called suddenly to a room at work and it was a "surprise" party. I didn't know anyone there. It was about 10 glum looking employees I'd never met, a saggy, half-eaten cake and old couches in a windowless room. Someone handed me a greasy bag and said, "Surprise, here is your birthday fried chicken." I woke up thinking -- how odd-- and logged onto the computer and ING Direct and my Allstate broker had sent Happy Birthday greetings. So, even though I hadn't thought a bit about it, some deep part of my brain had a sense of humor. :lol:) Edited September 3, 2011 by kalanamak spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Ahhh...that brought tears to my eyes! What a sweet memory. (Happy Birthday! :001_smile:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 What a great memory! Happy Birthday! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 May you have many more cupcake moments in your life. Happy Birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 aaawww, what a SWEET memory! Happy Birthday to a VERY special member of the board!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 :grouphug: Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! May you have a wonderful day and an even better evening. It was truly a pleasure to finally meet you last weekend. You have a wonderful way of telling a story, especially one about family or about growing up that leaves me clamoring for more. That is a gift that I seldom encounter these days. Thank you for sharing that talent here. You also have a handsome family.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 What a sweet story! Thank you for sharing! Happy Birthday! :party: :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Lovely story! Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeTea Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 That's a keeper of a story, K. Happy birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirth Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Love your stories! Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Happy birthday! And many more, till you're a hundred and four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 May you have many more cupcake moments in your life. :iagree: Happy birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccad777 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Happy Birthday! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Best birthday wishes to you :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Aww... that's sweet!! We have the same BD, too!! Hope we have an incredible year!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 (The title is a name of a hymn I like.) 42 years today my father and brother, who was fresh home from Vietnam, brought birthday cupcakes my mother made to Mr. Guest's 6th grade class. It was the first week of school, and all through grade school my family brought birthday cupcakes for me. All the other kids brought bags of Toosie Pops. Those cupcakes, with candles, and my family showing up after lunch made me feel very special. Love this memory! And, by the way, it was 108 degrees here in the little town that you're remembering today!:001_huh: Aww... that's sweet!! We have the same BD, too!! Hope we have an incredible year!! :) Happy birthday to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Such a wonderful memory! Too bad parents can't do that anymore... everything has to be store-bought. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 (The title is a name of a hymn I like.) 42 years today my father and brother, who was fresh home from Vietnam, brought birthday cupcakes my mother made to Mr. Guest's 6th grade class. It was the first week of school, and all through grade school my family brought birthday cupcakes for me. All the other kids brought bags of Toosie Pops. Those cupcakes, with candles, and my family showing up after lunch made me feel very special. My mom and dad and brother are gone now, but I remember them for what they had done. (And on the funny side, I completely forgot it was my BD. I woke from a dream early this morning, a dream where I was called suddenly to a room at work and it was a "surprise" party. I didn't know anyone there. It was about 10 glum looking employees I'd never met, a saggy, half-eaten cake and old couches in a windowless room. Someone handed me a greasy bag and said, "Surprise, here is your birthday fried chicken." I woke up thinking -- how odd-- and logged onto the computer and ING Direct and my Allstate broker had sent Happy Birthday greetings. So, even though I hadn't thought a bit about it, some deep part of my brain had a sense of humor. :lol:) Your parents and brother must have had a wry sense of humor to wake you with that dream. How else to remember one's best birthday than with an image of what would be your idea of a "worst birthday"? I hope your day was happy. asta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Happy Birthday! A virtual Birthday Cupcake from me ... Wish it were a real one :001_smile: Best wishes Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 :001_smile: Happy birthday. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Happy Birthday! What a wonderful memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Happy Birthday! What a sweet memory :001_smile:. And I'm :lol: at the fried chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Happy birthday! How wonderful to have such powerful memories of loved ones. You made them live even for me, a stranger.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Very sweet and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! :) :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Happy Birthday!! That is a very sweet story. You have such a way of making your family memories come alive for us - I think you should write a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I don't think it's her birthday today :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I don't think it's her birthday today :lol: :iagree: This is happening because of the cupcake thread!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 :iagree: This is happening because of the cupcake thread!:D Who bumped this??? :lol: I'm soooo embarrassed.....I never looked at the date. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 It's almost her BD though!! :) And it's a great story!! Hope she/you're writing these all down for your son :) Happy... Almost Birthday!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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