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A Birthday.
Yesterday was my birthday. It was one of the best birthdays I have had. Started the computer in the morning and I saw the Google emblem with the cakes and stuff. So I thought to myself, ‘oh wow, some one important has a birthday on the same day!” later on the day, out of curiosity, I checked on the image, and I about fell off my chair that it was for me! How cool is that!!
I had lunch at the Italian restaurant with my retired colleagues, and all day I received calls from all over the world. I had such a good day. In the evening Sayeed had asked us to go over to his home for dinner. The whole family was there. Dave and Saadia brought me red roses. Don’t they look gorgeous? And Sayeed and Shelley got an orchid plant for me. I love the orchids that I have and am so happy to add to my collection. Sayeed also gave me a pair of walking shoes, which I desperately needed.
Here are the shoes. Fit me perfect.
Sayeed is such a gourmet cook. He made these awesome steaks on cast iron skillet and baked them in the oven. The marinade and the whole steak was incredibly tender and absolutely to die for. He also had breasts of chicken and parmesan crusted tilapia. Shelley hade made a potato casserole that was out of this world. I have to get the recipe for it. The salad of cherry tomatoes with mozzarella cheese was such a great compliment to the meal along with French bread. It was the best meal on a best Birthday.
My children always asked me, “what do you want for your birthday?” I really didn’t want anything. But last night, being with them, listening to their talk, laughing with them, feeling the heartfelt happiness, that’s what I had always wanted. it was such a blessed evening. I cannot thank Sayeed and Shelley enough for making for me the perfect day of my aging years.The face book was lit up with hundreds of wishes. They are spilling over into today. I am so blessed, and am so grateful to God for my beautiful family always.
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Oh, my goodness, Zakiah — I didn’t know yesterday was your birthday! That sounds like a wonderful day and evening! The shoes are wonderful, and the flowers all beautiful! I’m so glad you had a good day!
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, dear Zakiah
Happy birthday to you!
Thank you Janet. Were you able to see the images?
Yes — the images came through very well!
Oh no. The images didn’t load for me. I’ll have to look on my computer. But a very happy belated birthday to you!!!
I am sorry that you couldn’t see the images. I wonder if others had the same problem. Thank you for your wishes on my birthday.
Might just be my phone being wonky. 😊
What a great meal! The flowers look wonderful and I’m glad you have a new pair walking shoes. There isn’t anything more precious than spending quality time with your loved ones. Good food, conversation and laughter – it’s the best medicine.
Absolutely Matt. It was one of the best days of my life, hands down.
Happy Belated Birthday, SweetZ!
Looks like a wonderful, sweet, yummy, joy-filled, good memory-making day in celebration of you!
I’m so glad you were born and have made the world a better place AND have been in my life to bring such joy and kindness!
Love the flowers AND your new shoes!
Birthday HUGS!!! 🙂
Thank you Carolyn. It was a memory making day for me. I am so grateful for days like them, I store them in some old crevice of my brain, and on a dark day of despair, I call it out, and have a go at the beauty that I shared with my family.
You are so kind, and compassionate. I value your friendship. Thank you. ❤ ❤
Happy Birthday!!! All the best. And so much delicious food.
Thanks Nick.
Well, happy birthday, young lady! Nothing beats a night with family–especially when they cook you a delicious meal like that one!
Absolutely! Someone else cooking the dinner is the best part of the dinner, me thinks. Thank you for calling me a young lady.
Happy belated Birthday 🙂
Thank you.
Wow, what lovely gifts! And those shoes look comfy and awesome 🙂 It certainly looks like you had a wonderful day filled with love and good moments!
Happy belated birthday!
Every thing that day was perfect. Thank you for stopping by and sharing my day here.
I didn’t know it was your birthday so Happy Belated Birthday.
Lovely gifts, lovely meal and spent with Lovely people. Couldn’t get any better.
I am always so happy and feel so blessed with the entire family is together.
I hope and pray this is a wonderful, blessed, year for you. Much love.
Thank you very much.
belated happy bday, zakiah. i too want nothing for my birthday, other than spending time and sharing a meal with those who matter to me.