A belated Happy Birthday to our dear friend, Anne McCartney, who celebrated her ahem …. something first birthday yesterday. Anne has been a tremendous spiritual and practical support to Fionnuala and myself in recent years, through good times and bad. Anne and her husband, Graham, have been two of the people who have inspired me to retain a faith in God, no matter how fractured that faith has been at times.
She is kind, loving and wise. She remained loyal to me, when many turned their backs and I was at my lowest ebb. She prays constantly for us and I know exciting times are just around the corner for her as she opens a new chapter of her life with Graham. I only hope I can repay back to her 1% of what she has done for us. Happy Birthday Anne from everyone at chez Black. You are much loved and respected.
Is there a special person in your life who you want to give a shout out to today? If so, feel free to honour them by leaving a comment below.
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Michelle! Who also celebrated a tumpty tum first birthday this week. She’s been a cheerleader, a voice of reason, compassionate and fun. I can’t imagine my life without her in it!
Best Birthday wishes to your Anne! 🎂🎈
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Thank you. Happy Birthday Michelle 🙂
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Don’t you just love the angels God blesses us with 🙂 It sounds like Anee is one of them 🙂
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What a lovely tribute! I thank God that this dear lady was put by your side just at the time it was needed the most. May you continue to have a wonderful relationship with Anne for many years to come.
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Thank you very much 🙏🏻
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My wife is forbearing, grace-filled, loving, merciful and a gift from God who has endured 46+ years with me. God has blessed the socks off of me.
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You are a lucky man indeed.
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My parents. They’ve remained steadfast to their values, goals, children, selves, and each other despite life’s obstacles and society’s changing values.
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What a lovely tribute to them. Thank you.
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Thank you for asking.
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Thank you for responding to me asking.
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Thank you for thanking me for responding.
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And so on ad nauseum lol.
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Amen, for Godly parents.
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My mom. She has always been there for me even during the years I was a pain in the rear. (and let’s face it, sometimes I still can be a pain) Her unconditional love has gotten me through a lot. She prays constantly for me, which I appreciate. Love you mom!
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My husband of almost 28 years. He is my best friend. We are partners and share and allow each other to explore our own path.
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That’s lovely to hear 😊
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Sounds like she has been a true friend. Happy birthday 🎂 to Anne. My friend Natalie is my Anne.😊 She inspires me to be a better person in so many ways.
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Hi to Natalie. Thank you.
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Today is also my mother’s birthday. Sad;y, she passed from this life many years ago. Still, she remains one of my heroes. She was also a woman of great faith and wisdom and I miss her still. Happy Birthday to Anne, may she know many more…I am glad you’ve had this wonderful source of support in your life.
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Thank you. I’m sorry for your mothers loss but she has left a lasting and powerful legacy 😊
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She did indeed, thank you!
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Happy birthday, dear Anne!!!
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Happy birthday
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I would like to say Happy Birthday to your dear friend and also to shout out you who keeps me entertained on a regular basis and makes me feel not so alone in my mental health journey.
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Thank you very much 🙏🏻
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