HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DOLLY!

Today, August 23rd is my daughter's 20th birthday. As a matter of coincidence, this is also my 200th post. Other important events happening today include the birthday of another friend of mine, a woman, who is like a mother to me, is having a pace-maker put in, and Winter-Wheat is having an amnio.(she is pregnant) Being a person who is somewhat superstitious, and trusting the rich and complex history of the ancient Kabbalistic masters, whose lessons of wisdom and the mysteries of the world are far too complex for me, I see unity and meaning in the combination of these numbers and meaning of events.

Six months ago, our daughter was ill, and we had no idea that she would be doing as well as she is today. This is indeed a beautiful celebration and one for which I am so very grateful. Each morning, before I get up out of bed, I face east, and thank God, for the good health of my children. It is something that is not ever taken for granted, and each good day is indeed a wonderful and great gift, a true blessing.

Who is Dolly, you may ask? Well, three years ago, my daughter decided to use her middle name, Ilana, and forget about her first name. Since it is difficult for me to make this transition, even though this is a name she was given, I call her Dolly, an endearing name that I have used to describe her since birth. I told her yesterday, that when she turns 20, I will stop calling her Dolly. No longer a teen-ager, it is impotant for me to see and respect her for the wonderful young woman she has become. She told me, today, that it was alright, I could still use this name, because I like it so much. So therein lies a small, unexpected gift for myself as well.

So for today, Happy Birthday, Dolly, and Chuck. Many good thoughts and wishes to you my dear friend Joyce and Kris, as you both undertake these procedures on this day too.

Thank you for your minds.