Sane, Simple, Sacred: Happy Birthday, Wanda

Happy Birthday, Wanda

When I began blogging about one year ago, I SOMEHOW stumbled into a circle of unique and interesting women. Some specialized in humor, some in caring, some in doodling, some in grandparenting...and the list of specialness goes on and on. Today we celebrate the birthday of one whose special photography skills, poetic descriptions, lovely home setting, and powers of observation keep us coming back for more. Happy Birthday, Wanda! You are a special woman and make MY moments special with each visit to YOUR place!

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Wanda.....March 30, 2010 at 8:06 AM
Rebecca, I am feeling so humble and thankful this morning, I can hardly type for the tears of appreciation after visiting those in our 'Circle'...All of you are such caring thoughtful Friends. In the beginning there was Bernie and now, well...I am just so lucky to be part of the 'Village' and all the wonderful women in it! Love to you Rebecca!

Thank You!
♥...Wanda
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Blessings each dayMarch 30, 2010 at 8:20 AM
How true Rebecca...she should have called her blog Moments for Us because we get so much from all she so carefully shares!

blessings on you with hugs,

marcy
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DianaMarch 30, 2010 at 9:15 AM
I am stopping everywhere to wish Wanda a Happy Birthday today! We are very fortunate to know her and get to visit her very special place. Thank you Rebecca for joining in on the celebration. Wish we could all have cake together!
Love Di ♥
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AndreaMarch 30, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Happy Birthday, Wanda!

Hope you are having an awesome week.
Blessings, andrea
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EileenMarch 30, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Oh, Rebecca, you summed up my feelings exactly! That is how I feel about Wanda and about all the wonderful bloggers I have had the privilege to have come in contact with this past year! God Bless you all! And God Bless Wanda on her special day!
Lovely tribute, Rebecca!
Love to you,
Eileen
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BernieMarch 30, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Rebecca thank you for making Wanda's day so special....we all love you as well....:-) Hugs
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DeeMarch 30, 2010 at 11:56 AM
Thanks my friend I will hop over and wish wanda happy Birthday! I am glad your computer problem is solved. :)
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Sniffles and SmilesMarch 30, 2010 at 1:48 PM
She is truly a treasure!!! Love you much, too, Rebecca! Janine XO
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DeniseMarch 30, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Happy Birthday to your friend.
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MariaMarch 30, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Beautifully written birthday wishes for a very special lady! ~Maria
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Jacquelyn StagerMarch 30, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Wanda was one of my first followers and I have no idea how she found me...but her serene life blesses me every time I have a chance to stop by and visit her "place". I have loved getting to know her property, learn a bit about nature, tasting her yummy recipes, and enjoying her grandchildren! Happy Birthday Wanda! What a nice picture too! Thanks Rebecca!
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THE BLOGGER'S PRAYER Lord, help me to learn to spell without spellcheck, manage to visit all that visit me, and post regularly - all in 5 minutes a day, so that I can clean house and take care of my family. Help me to not look at every occurrence in my life as a blog post, and to quit taking pictures of weird things to share as well. Please Lord, help me to stop talking about my blog friends as though they are next door neighbors or someone I have known all of my life. And help me, dear Lord, to think of something witty and wise to post tomorrow.
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Happy Birthday, Wanda

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