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Quite often I find myself thinking about how lucky I am....how blessed....how loved...how happy. And these past two days surrounding my 23rd birthday have been a prime example. Looking at the table in my living room covered with the 15 cards or so I have received from various friends and family back home in America, reminds me how even though I may be far away people are still thinking of me and wishing me well. Thinking of yesterday's mini dinner party with brownies with candles (courtesy of my lovely mommie) and icecream, brings a smile to my face. Looking at the pictures taken at today's celebration at my friend Deborah's center for orphans overwhelms me with a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for good friends.

Displays of love and kindness have been my saving grace these past 12 months.......and in the end all that matters is love. Love is the answer.

    
( I'm the guest of honor)                                 (The kids giving me a gift and card)              

  
(dancing with the kiddies)  
(if I was married and had a steady income I would adopt Laudi, as I have fallen in love with her)
 

A list of thanks:

Thanks for the card: Mommie and Daddy (thanks for the books, food and pictures), Akeem, The Newman Family (thanks for the pictures), Grandma, Godmommy, Jordan and Shakeema, Jennifer from ABC, Lorretta Pyatt, Uncle Hughie and family, Lindy and Nettie Curry, The Murray Family, Dotti Tillman from ABC, my students, Patsy Morton from ABC and The McDonald Family, Jerrethe Jones, Aunt Sandra and Jasmine, Elise (thanks for the book and CD)and Lynn Wedges from ABC

Thanks for calling/texting/etc: Farah (loved the photograph), Ricardo, Kwame, Deborah (thanks for the party, jewelry box and bag), Dr. Josh, Allen (thanks for cooking dinner), Ariel, Albert, Mommie and Daddie, Jeremiah (thanks for the card/book and chocolate), Amber (thanks for the icecream), Steve, Emma, Max and Matina, Fadhi, and Rati,

Also thanks to all the people who sent 'Happy Birthday' wishes to me through Facebook.

and Special thanks to all the children at The Olive Branch for the Children Orphanage for the singing and performances.
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