Birthday


 Greeting card shops are scarce in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean and Amazon doesn't deliver here so Ruth Ann made this one-of-a-kind birthday card for me.  Way better than any store bought card!  Many of you have asked where in the world we are going.  If you look closely, this is a map of our world cruise.

Sky blue sky is the color above us today with clouds floating by that seem to be strands, bails and balls of cotton twisted, pulled and blown into whatever shapes we might conjure in our imagination. 

Below us is a deep blue silky sea capable, along with the sky, of lulling us into tranquility with gentle ocean breezes at 72 degrees.

Sunset blanketed us in love as we swayed to some of our favorite love songs on our balcony.  It is so very peaceful here at this moment on this night.  We are blessed more than we ever imagined to spend our lives together whether we are on a world cruise or in our backyard.  Celebrate love wherever you are!  We wish you peace, love and happiness.

“I would like to travel the world with you twice. Once to see the world. Twice, to see the way you see the world.” – Anonymous

 



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  1. Kris T.February 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM

    Back at you.....And Happy Birthday!!!

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  2. Jeanne LudwigFebruary 22, 2025 at 5:41 AM

    Happy Birthday Randy! So happy you and Ruth Ann are having a wonderful time on your cruise!

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  3. plattsflyingdogsFebruary 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM

    What a creative and memorable birthday card! So very special. Hope it was a great day!

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