Happy Birthday to Me ... February 14, 2016

Gloria Faye Brown Bates/aka Granny Gee
@GrannyGee (3517)
Louisburg, North Carolina
February 14, 2016 4:51pm CST
Today, February 14th ... is my birthday. I don't tell you this to get a lot of Happy Birthdays ... and I did get so many on my Facebook (facebook.com/grannygee). I welcome you to come be friends with me on Facebook ... or come to read my Blog at: Happycolorsandgrannygee.blogspot.com. I can't say how honored I was for so many people to even think of me ... that's something! People don't have to do that ... when they do ... a person should feel Special. Three weeks ago ... I almost lost my husband, Skip. He had a stroke, not only that his heart rate got very low. They implanted a pacemaker in his chest. Thankfully, each day he has progressively gotten better and better. He just began physical therapy, will be going twice a week for 6 weeks. Most of you know I lost my only child, Tommy ... and all of my family until all I have left in this big, old world ... is my whole world consisting of Skip, and our 2 Pups ... Kissy, our Rottie and Camie, our Australian Shepherd, mixed. They are all I have ... and I treasure them with my Life. So, we couldn't afford presents, celebration of my birthday this time ... doesn't matter ... real Life matters. I woke up this morning thanking God for letting me have Skip, and our Pups on my birthday... today. I couldn't have asked for more. You all don't have to wish me Happy Birthday (I'm not fishing for Happy Birthdays at all!) ... I wanted to share what's on my mind today, and have a story to write. I feel very Special today ... when Life could have hurt me again in the worst way. Happy Birthday to me ...
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26 responses
• United States
14 Feb 16
Happy Birthday Gloria..it is something that your birthday falls on Valentines as well. I am hoping your husband will improve. Yes a big scare for you. Glad you also have the dogs for company. It is good to express what you are feeling and share it here in myLot..welcome. I hope today is kind to you.
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
I do feel welcomed, and I love it here. Thank you so much.
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@zebra2222 (5268)
• United States
15 Feb 16
Well you certainly deserve being wished a happy birthday.
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
Steve, thank you very much. :)
@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
15 Feb 16
Heck the whole world knows my birthday is Monday February 29 and I will be 20!!!
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
You are so fun, Martin. That's why you are you and everyone loves you. Happy Birthday to a young man, early! :)
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
14 Feb 16
A very special Valentine Birthday.You should feel special is your big day.Enjoy
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
Your wishes with everyone's only made me feel more special. Thank you, Alfredo.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
14 Feb 16
@GrannyGee I know you said not to send you Birthday wishes but what kind of friend would I be if I didn't. We have a few things in common, my husband is also Skip (real name is Frank) he has also had a stroke and 4 or 5 heart attacks. We also had 2 dogs at the same time, Newfoundland and Sheltie but we had 3 cats at the same time. We both look like the same age and we both have to be fun people as we are on such a fun site. Here's looking to our new found friendship!!!
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
I pure love this! My husband, Skip's real name is Stafford :) Thank you for the birthday wish
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
14 Feb 16
wishing you a happy birthday ma'am :)
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
Thank you so much!
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
2 Mar 16
yes hat is so special ones own mate so glad for you youhave skip and yourPups thats wonderful hugs.
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
2 Mar 16
Thank you, Patsie. Hugs back to you!
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
16 Feb 16
Glad your husband pulled through! I will wish you and Skip a great future in the everlasting future!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
16 Feb 16
@GrannyGee May he have a speedy recovery!
@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
16 Feb 16
Thank you, Felix. He began physical therapy today ... and though he's sore, I can tell it made a difference in him both physically, and mentally :)
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• Preston, England
16 Feb 16
great day to have your birthday on - hope it was a good celebration
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
17 Feb 16
I was so happy to have my husband ... thank you :)
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@marlina (154130)
• Canada
15 Feb 16
Happy Birthday Gloria!
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
Thank you, Marlina!
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Feb 16
Happy belated birthday to you! I'm sorry that you and your husband had to go through such a terrifying time but glad to hear that he has recovered and is doing well.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
17 Feb 16
@GrannyGee I hope you had a good birthday.
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
16 Feb 16
Thank you, Sharon. I'm so thankful he is doing much better every day. :)
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16 Feb 16
Happy belated birthday! Sounds like you enjoyed your day.
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
16 Feb 16
We got some snow this evening ... frosting on the cake, ha! Thank you!
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
17 Feb 16
Happy Birthday..., want it or not, you got it. So glad your husband is on the way to recovery. Hugs to you and him.
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
17 Feb 16
:) Thank you very much. Hugs are sent back to you, also
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Feb 16
I am so happy you woke up with hope in your life, love in your heart and the love of your life still with you. That truly makes for the best birthday anyone could want. So though you weren't fishing for it, Happy Birthday anyway, and I hope the blessings continue to flow.
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
Thank you, Valerie :)
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@Shavkat (140129)
• Philippines
15 Feb 16
Happy Birthday to you... ! You are lucky to have your birthday on the 14th of February annually.
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
Yes, I am on such a special day for everyone. :)
@andriaperry (117146)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Feb 16
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I have what they call a weak heart and when I get old I will have to have a pacemaker, that is unless the lord heals me and I feel he already has :)
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
Thank you, Andria! Skip just got a pacemaker 3 weeks ago, also. Now, he is feeling much better. He did also, have a stroke and he'll go to physical therapy to help with his balance.
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• United States
15 Feb 16
Happy Valentines day! My mother's 80th birthday was on the 11th.
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
Thank you very much, and a belated Happy Birthday to your mother!
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
15 Feb 16
You have an indomitable spirit and that is a rare thing. As long as you are here with all of us, you are not alone :) May your birthday be as special as you wish and with it come great joy.
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
I'm honored
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@AliCanary (3247)
15 Feb 16
I'm glad to hear that Skip is doing better!
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
Thank you :)
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• Church Hill, Tennessee
15 Feb 16
whether you was a fishing or not Happy Birthday! God saw to it that you are not alone and spared you hubby's life you are truly blessed!
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@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
15 Feb 16
Oh yes, I am so blessed. My husband and Pups are my whole world in this big world.
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