tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post2985086482529809170..comments2023-09-09T11:19:07.533+01:00Comments on The Barefoot Crofter: Fifty fiveJacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01659012917888444554noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-46135199217273619942016-02-05T12:53:09.154+00:002016-02-05T12:53:09.154+00:00I thought I might comment on your birthday post......I thought I might comment on your birthday post....I just wanted you to know, that I think about you so often. Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-90120594649806079352016-01-05T22:53:16.894+00:002016-01-05T22:53:16.894+00:00Slainte mhor (think that's the spelling). Have...Slainte mhor (think that's the spelling). Have carefully marked this so that I remember in time next year. I do realize that the last birthday is way late!CarolynPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13142280144040083221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-35758547386579892322015-11-30T18:51:37.851+00:002015-11-30T18:51:37.851+00:00What a nice way to spend a special day! It's...What a nice way to spend a special day! It's lovely to have our milestones (and faces) recognized, especially when we're feeling a difference in the days. <br /><br />We just had our own Thanksgiving celebration last night, due to work schedules and visits, and our quiet little family "do" turned into a cascade of electricians and Power Company people and workmen flashing great beams into the windows as they tromped about outside for an hour, and we're STILL in long sleeves and jumpers, for our furnace is still out. . Our dinner was delayed for three hours, but was absolutely perfect from the moment we sat down. It's strange how even a tiny upheaval will change our perception of even ordinary things. You made me remember my own young days just after my children's father passed away---every "FIRST TIME" was so different, with comfort's familiars and oddness of the strange, all at once.<br /><br />I'm way over here in the Heartland, lifting my own wee dram in honor of your birthday, and of your strength and courage and dedication to that sweet young man in your life.<br /><br />rachelRachelDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204947567574886675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-37351350139317941942015-11-27T20:07:02.286+00:002015-11-27T20:07:02.286+00:00Blessing, my dear, for your birthday. I know too ...Blessing, my dear, for your birthday. I know too well how difficult first birthdays without a loved one can be. But you'll find that the many kindnesses of friends and family will ease it, too. <br />Oh, to be 55 again! I am looking at 81 next week and it continues to astound me when I do the numbers of my years.<br />Another piece of advice given to me by good friends when I lost my husband in 2000 - - accept every invitation no matter what. You may not enjoy some as much but the getting out and being with others is a balm. Fondly - - Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893402223289295177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-24370643851580959712015-11-27T08:56:54.452+00:002015-11-27T08:56:54.452+00:00I loved reading this Jacqui and I'm so glad yo...I loved reading this Jacqui and I'm so glad you had a lovely day, surrounded by the gentleness, love and support you need. You are so right, there is no better birthday present than that of feeling loved and well done for "feeling the fear and doing it anyway" by going along to an event by yourself. That's another big step forward. Happy 55th Birthday! Sending you much love across the seas from Australia xoXanhttp://www.theconsciouscaterpillar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-54190551334170736912015-11-27T07:12:07.773+00:002015-11-27T07:12:07.773+00:00Thank you to everyone for your birthday wishes - i...Thank you to everyone for your birthday wishes - it's so thoughtful of you all to take the time to visit xxxJacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659012917888444554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-72369176497558486192015-11-27T07:10:05.232+00:002015-11-27T07:10:05.232+00:00The pleasure is all mine, Tracey xxThe pleasure is all mine, Tracey xxJacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659012917888444554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-2355626633521375062015-11-27T07:08:52.946+00:002015-11-27T07:08:52.946+00:00Really sorry to read this, Ali. Gentle hugs xxxReally sorry to read this, Ali. Gentle hugs xxxJacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659012917888444554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-33736548413400790422015-11-27T00:20:14.884+00:002015-11-27T00:20:14.884+00:00From Margie in Toronto - Co la breith sona dhut - ...From Margie in Toronto - Co la breith sona dhut - sorry, I speak Gaelic a wee bit better than I spell it! So glad that you had a lovely day with family and friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-16290746737019166652015-11-26T19:46:43.124+00:002015-11-26T19:46:43.124+00:00Happy belated birthday Jacqui, I'm glad it was...Happy belated birthday Jacqui, I'm glad it was ok for you, being surrounded by people who know, care and love us is worth more than any card or present xxThe Quirky Bird Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857611654337366532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-89152999104229209282015-11-25T22:13:47.746+00:002015-11-25T22:13:47.746+00:00Happy belated birthday to you Jacqui!! " On...Happy belated birthday to you Jacqui!! " On reflection, the main thing about yesterday was that I was not alone - that I was known, and the small fact of my being in this world was acknowledged. I felt loved, and what better birthday present than that? " These words brought tears to my eyes. So beautifully written. You are loved by so many!!! XOXO<br /><br />~ WendyWendy McDonagh-Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960081613348728607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-35981609433206329362015-11-23T21:56:46.854+00:002015-11-23T21:56:46.854+00:00Happy birthday Jacqui. I was lucky to spend mine ...Happy birthday Jacqui. I was lucky to spend mine with my girls eating a lovely lunch in Tobermory on Mull in the summer. I did miss my husband and it's a hard thing to get thru. My husband always gave me a present wrapped in a tea towell! This is how I increased my supplies so I had to buy one for myself this year. My lovely collie died suddenly on Friday and that has knocked us back abit so it was nice hear about your birthday. Ali xAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10022450298057511144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-59096159535753515762015-11-23T14:54:39.859+00:002015-11-23T14:54:39.859+00:00happy birthday to you and glad you were able to sh...happy birthday to you and glad you were able to share it among friends. Thinking of John I am quite sure he would have been by your side as always. They never leave us or that's what I like to think. sue Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701975659460217450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-52164401637025479092015-11-23T05:18:02.441+00:002015-11-23T05:18:02.441+00:00A bittersweet day; but one spent in a loving, comf...A bittersweet day; but one spent in a loving, comforting community XLesneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139947264337493961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-42756074958678411792015-11-23T02:40:30.183+00:002015-11-23T02:40:30.183+00:00Warm hugs and birthday wishes from across thousand...Warm hugs and birthday wishes from across thousands of miles of ocean. Blessings on you.Sandra M. Sieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972700171020478710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-11830147441534999082015-11-23T01:21:03.673+00:002015-11-23T01:21:03.673+00:00Beautiful. Happy birthday. You look great!Beautiful. Happy birthday. You look great!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-73366702084991794872015-11-23T01:04:04.208+00:002015-11-23T01:04:04.208+00:00Knowing your birthday was blessed not only because...Knowing your birthday was blessed not only because love was poured out on you but because you shared it with others. May the coming months rest easy on you. Happy Birthday.J Mizforxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986366994068124958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-32946046297977262932015-11-23T00:55:27.010+00:002015-11-23T00:55:27.010+00:00So glad it was a happy day. We are glad that you&...So glad it was a happy day. We are glad that you're here! - Quinn ColumbaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630666947824043199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-25295922580043744502015-11-23T00:52:46.205+00:002015-11-23T00:52:46.205+00:00A belated Happy Birthday to you! Mine was on the ...A belated Happy Birthday to you! Mine was on the 10th, so I am in good company with a fellow Scorpio! Nothing that warms the heart more knowing that you are in good company. Much love from the wintry Canadian prairies!MrsDuncanMahoganyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530532280823055509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-59624495931931193492015-11-22T23:34:16.141+00:002015-11-22T23:34:16.141+00:00happy birthday, dearest Jacqui. I'm so happy ...happy birthday, dearest Jacqui. I'm so happy that you had company and fun that produced smiles and laughter on your special day. thank you once again for sharing moments in your life. I wish you many blessings and much love for today and the coming year. Alison xxJourneys to Scotlandhttps://ajb47.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-46214856351889414422015-11-22T22:56:42.376+00:002015-11-22T22:56:42.376+00:00A Happy 'Belated' Birthday to you...it was...A Happy 'Belated' Birthday to you...it was my birthday too. My very best wishes to you. God Bless You. Take care. xxDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04121411077679168062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-43402566335550932892015-11-22T22:25:01.957+00:002015-11-22T22:25:01.957+00:00happy birthday dear, I am so glad you were surroun...happy birthday dear, I am so glad you were surrounded by your loved ones and friends and were busy. I know you miss John but I know he is in your heart and surrounds you. Take care.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-43068006691516064902015-11-22T21:44:42.948+00:002015-11-22T21:44:42.948+00:00There is no better feeling than to know that you a...There is no better feeling than to know that you are loved. It is good to acknowledge that.<br /><br />God bless and happy birthday to you.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09533805914291224457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-48016296888503807592015-11-22T21:30:22.829+00:002015-11-22T21:30:22.829+00:00A very happy, belated, birthday to you. I think to...A very happy, belated, birthday to you. I think to be known sounds like the most wonderful present ever. To be surrounded by a loving community wherever that is, is such a wonderful thing to have. May it stay with you forever.sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318018466733912574.post-13441914842685605522015-11-22T20:22:59.263+00:002015-11-22T20:22:59.263+00:00Yes, it was good that you weren't alone. I th...Yes, it was good that you weren't alone. I think John did have a hand in the day, he certainly made sure you were well cared for :-)<br /><br />Thank you for your loving words and prayers they are appreciated xxSandra Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260644073051470011noreply@blogger.com