Friday, August 18, 2017

A BIRTHDAY, A PHOTO AND A QUOTE - 2 OF 3



It is my son's birthday today.  This is for him.
Happy Birthday My Darling Boy-Now A Man, but always our child.  That's the way life is, as parents we watched you grow into a wonderfully confident, outgoing adult, full of kindess and strength of character, but you will always be 'our sweet child'.  We are so proud of you.   


This is a photo of him with my niece who now lives in Germany.  At the time (1986) she and her family were living in Norway and we were lucky enough to visit them.  I remember taking this photo vividly, following them as we all walked down to the water's edge.  I have shared it before during my blogging years, but it is a favorite so I hope you will indulge me as I share it again.

Oh my goodness, how time flies!



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51 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerAugust 18, 2017 at 12:08 AM

    Well, this wonderful photo is new to me, and I simply adore it. How old is your son, and does he live nearby? Our son is 46.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 18, 2017 at 12:54 AM

      Thank you Ginny. Our son is 38 years' old today and he lives about 40 minutes away. You have a 46 year old son? How wonderful! They bring us a lot of joy don't they? :)

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  2. LindaAugust 18, 2017 at 12:24 AM

    Happy Birthday to your son, Denise! And I love your photos and the quote is very inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 18, 2017 at 12:57 AM

      Thank you Linda, you are always so very welcome:) I will pass your birthday wishes on.

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  3. Elephant's ChildAugust 18, 2017 at 2:17 AM

    A very happy birthday to your boy (and birthing day to you). Love that quote.

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  4. ValerieAugust 18, 2017 at 5:28 AM

    Happy Birthday to the birthday bot. Hope he has a lovely day. The photograph of him as a young lad is definitely a treasure. My son is 55 next month... makes me feel ancient, which of course I am!

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 18, 2017 at 8:17 AM

      Thank you Valerie:) and a Happy Birthday to your son in advance :) Ancient? Never! :)))

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  5. eileeninmdAugust 18, 2017 at 7:33 AM

    Hello, Denise! Beautiful quote and I love the image of your son and niece. It is so cute, a great memory for you! Happy Birthday to your son! Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  6. DeniseinVAAugust 18, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Thank you Linda :)

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  7. MadSnapperAugust 18, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    My sons are 50 and 52, both born in Feb. Happy Birthday to your 38 years old son and this is a wonderful photo to remember him..

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 18, 2017 at 6:08 PM

      Thanks Sandra, and how interesting both your sons were born in the same month.

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  8. RhodesiaAugust 18, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    Happy Birthday to your son, just a little ahead of mine which is the 19th.
    Yes you are right, how time flies!!!
    Have a good weekend Diane

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 18, 2017 at 6:37 PM

      Thank you Diane and Happy Birthday for tomorrow :) May your birthday weekend be an extra special one :)

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  9. ellen b.August 18, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    Precious photo. Happy Birthday to your boy!

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  10. Silver in AZAugust 18, 2017 at 12:18 PM

    Happy birthday to him, and your mom-versary! :)

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  11. Beatrice P. BoydAugust 18, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    Sending Happy Birthday wishes to your son, Brad, and thanks to you, Denise for indulging yourself and sharing the photos, which was also a "first" for me.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 18, 2017 at 7:23 PM

      Hi Dorothy, thank you and you are so very welcome:)

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  12. William KendallAugust 18, 2017 at 2:13 PM

    Happy Birthday to him!

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  13. Titus John WhiteAugust 18, 2017 at 2:24 PM

    Hi Denise, such a super quote and the image of your son and niece is perfect for his birthday. All the best, John

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  14. carol l mckennaAugust 18, 2017 at 4:14 PM

    Beautiful photo and words so inspiring and what loving memories in the photo of your son ~ thanks, ^_^

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 18, 2017 at 7:32 PM

      Thank you Carol :) and you are so very welcome.

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  15. JimmyAugust 18, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    I really like that picture, it is always nice to look back and remember our children as they were and look at them now, Happy Birthday to your son.

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  16. ChristineAugust 18, 2017 at 8:32 PM

    Happy Birthday to your son and glad it inspired cherished memories.

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  17. Mike@Bit About BritainAugust 18, 2017 at 9:35 PM

    That's wonderful - happy birthday, son of Denise in VA! How's it feel, getting good wishes from all over the world?!

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 18, 2017 at 10:11 PM

      Thank you Mike, I think he will enjoy everyone's birthday wishes from around the world and think it very cool :)

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  18. DebbieAugust 18, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    i LOVE that quote, it is one of my favorites...but i do say that about a lot of wise words!!!

    happy birthday brad, and to all of you a happy weekend!!!

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 23, 2017 at 12:20 PM

      Thank you Debbie, me too :) Hope your weekend was a great one.

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  19. RoseAugust 18, 2017 at 10:16 PM

    Oh, Denise, I bet everyone who has a child was so touched by this. I do love that quote....it is so fitting!

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  20. Nancy ChanAugust 19, 2017 at 1:14 AM

    Happy birthday to your son. A photo to bring back sweet memories. Time really flies!

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  21. David M. Gascoigne,August 19, 2017 at 11:12 AM

    Hi Denise: You really have a way of finding the most apt and descriptive quotes. I could check in on your blog regularly for these "words to remember" if for nothing else. But there is always other interesting and sometimes poignant stuff too, so it's always a joy to visit. Enjoy the weekend.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 23, 2017 at 12:33 PM

      Thank you David, so glad you enjoy them and I appreciate your very kind words of encouragement.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 19, 2017 at 4:23 PM

    Happy birthday and aloha from Hawaii. That is such a sweet photo.

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  23. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 20, 2017 at 2:31 AM

    Memories are so precious. Have a good week ahead.

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 23, 2017 at 2:14 PM

      Thank you Margaret, they certainly are and I had a great weekend thank you. I hope you did also.

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  24. PamAugust 20, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    Sweet pic....Happy Bday to your son!

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  25. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 21, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    Too wonder that perfect photo is a favorite! Our four are quite a bit older than your son ... (we have grandchildren in their 30-somethings) , but I still know what you mean!

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  26. Lowcarb team memberAugust 22, 2017 at 6:43 PM

    Many Happy Birthday Wishes to your son, such a lovely photograph.

    All the best Jan

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