My favorite idea.

I'm going to jump into September with both feet and share my favorite idea of all time.

When I turned 40 (um, awhile ago), I decided to choose 40 people and thank them for being a part of my first 40 years: for inspiring me, believing in me, forgiving me, laughing with me.  When I put my list together, I had more than a few extra names.  What a blessing to have known Ann, Chris, Lisa, Eric & Dar, Katherine....  I tracked down friends from grade school, friends who've moved away.  Remembering each one was the best birthday gift ever.  (And if you didn't receive a card, it was obviously lost in the mail.)

  

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Comments

[Katherine O'Halloran]

The friendship mailing was one of the most touching piece of mail I have ever received. It was/is so inspiring, so meaningful, so appreciated, so thoughtful, so creative and SO GINA!! I feel the same way about the gift of your blog!! Keep writing DEAR FRIEND.
Katherine

[Dar]

Ours is displayed in a hutch in the family room. It is very special to us, but also a work of art.