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07:54 AM

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes! It was my best birthday since i was 21! My one neighbor Pat who is a relatively new friend gave me an exquisite spray of draping pink flowers from her balcony garden and a bottle of rosé alcohol-free wine. She had it all done up special in a gift bag tied with a sheer black ribbon and a baggy with water and Kleenex to keep the flowers nourished.

I missed her knock on my door as i had my earbuds in. She emailed me that there was something at the door for me. I'm moved that she gave me such an exquisite gift. I've leaned on her for support a couple times and worried that she was finding me tiresome and then she goes and gives me such a special gift! I always think people i get close to hate me, then they show just the opposite!

Wunderbar!

Then another neighbor Carol who has also helped me out with my dog and shopping for a bed gave me a super funny card with a Happy Birthday poem written by a dog (we both have dogs). It was very earthy and she edited out the word "$h!t" as i guess she worried i'd be offended, but you could tell from the rhyme what the word was and i enjoy swearing on occasion, so it was sweet that she took such care, but it was not necessary. It was amusing tho, that she worried so over a trifle!

I saw my neighbors for the morning outing with the dogs and they serenaded me with "Happy Birthday." I feel very loved. I allowed myself a Kit-Kat bar but still kept the day well under my calorie-limit. I bought myself a second African dress and want a third one. They are one-size-fits-all, so no need to worry about sizing-out of them. Indeed, they have ties inside to pull the waist tight, if i am every lucky enough to see my waist again!

I have already worn my first African dress, indeed i wore it home from the store and again yesterday on my birthday as i was "Queen for a Day" and the dress befitted it. I'm pretty fearless fashion-wise. Comfort is sexy. An Eastern man in the African store said he didn't know how us women choose which dress, they are all so beautiful! So hopefully i will be able to attract an Eastern man with my new ensembles.

I dyed my hair again to celebrate the day and it came out peacock-blue when i was trying for turquoise but it's still nice. Green dye is really overpowering so i just used a squirt in the blue dye, but i should probably have mixed it 3:1. I'll know for next time. Already a man at the mall called out to me a compliment on my hair. It's zany!

So i had a grand day and thank everyone so much for the caring birthday wishes here also.

@Jennifer 1967:

So glad you are getting some attention from a social worker who will be able to direct you in the best course of action re your brother. Don't let his unhappiness get to you. You are not his mom and you've done a miraculous job getting him this far. The time has come for more intensive care for him and everyone will be happier once he is in a new situation, him included.

@~Christina:

So sorry to hear about the flooding. Will keep those suffering in my thoughts. Sweet of you to care so much!

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There's more i want to say to others but i have lost my train-of-thought and will end here as this message is getting long. I've read the whole thread and care for everyone here, just if i missed you, please excuse me, i'll get to you next time.

Hugs,

Jane.