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Gary Spangler's avatar

A very Happy Birthday celebration tomorrow for you, Brindsley!

“So much lies ahead

But you don’t lie in bed

Twiddling thumbs or daydreaming

May your future be bright

Guided by the light

Shone down by your Father in Heaven”

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

This is beautiful Gary. Thank you so much and I can't wait to have Brindsley read your words. Have a great Monday and hope to see you soon. :)

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KAREN V. BLOOM's avatar

Wonderful poem Julie it sums up the whole of Brindsley, such a well rounded boy. ❤️

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you, Mom. Brindsley is the best! It's so fun to see his personality grow. We are so grateful to be his parents.

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Claudette Henson's avatar

Happy Birthday Brindsley! Many blessings too!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much, Claudette. I will be sure to let him know. Hugs to you.

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

What a lovely, loving poem for someone who is clearly a very accomplished young man! Happy Birthday, Brindsley!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Hi Ruth, thank you. It was fun to write and we are so blessed to be his parents. Thanks again.

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Loni Kantor's avatar

Happy birthday Brindsley! ❤️🎂

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much, Loni. It's so great to get your message—hugs to you and your family. I hope to see you soon.

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Felicia Case's avatar

Happy birthday Brindsley (tomorrow)!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much, Felicia! He had a fabulous weekend of cross-country skiing and was thrilled that the Eagles won! He's heading into 12 with a pep in his step. LOL!

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Clark Rose's avatar

Brindsley you are blessed

By parents who love

"You" unconditionally ‼️

Happy Birthday Brindsley and many more🎉♥️‼️

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much, Clark. I look forward to sharing your message with Brindsley. Happy Monday!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

What gifts from his poet-mother to look back on when he’s grown! Best to Brindsley!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Amie. Hugs to you.

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Renate Jacobsohn's avatar

lovely story Julie.It is a pity a family story took my 45 minutes in exactly our time for writing. Next Monday, but continuing exploring. Thank you for your connection.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Renate for being here and reading. We missed you but hope to see you next Monday or wherever it works for your schedule. No pressure. A chair is always waiting for you. :)

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Oh Julie, this is SUCH a beautiful poem - it's so full of love and joy and excitement and just absolute gorgeousness! Happy, happy birthday for tomorrow, Brindsley! 🎈

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you, Rebecca. :) I shared the poem with him this morning and he thought is was pretty good. LOL. I hope you had an amazing weekend and hope to see you soon. :)

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