Today is my sister‘s
birthday.
A few weeks ago,
I posted a note about quotes
that have made an impact on me.
My brother got two quotes,
but Dana did not get any.
She joked with me about that,
And I felt bad about not
including her,
But then I started thinking
about it,
And I realized that when I
think of Dana,
I don’t think so much about
specific words,
Rather, I think about a life
lived to the fullest.
Dana is happy soul.
She loves to entertain and
throw a good party.
She and her husband open
their home many times a year for gatherings and get togethers
That bring together people
from across all walks of life.
There is always food,
fellowship, and laughter
And a sense of community that
comes only from someone like Dana who genuinely cares for and sees the best in
people.
On one hand,
Dana lives spontaneously,
Always remaining open to the
moment and
To seeing what goodness can
be pulled from it.
On the other hand,
Dana is the party planner
mentioned above,
A webpage designer and
administrator,
And a communications guru for
topics from education to politics to the Raleigh Recorder Society.
Yes, recorders.
The little instruments that
you most often think of as torturing music teachers and elementary parents
across the country.
My sister is a recorder
expert,
And she makes the instrument
enjoyable to hear.
Dana is also a proud
beekeeper and honey producer
Who will talk about bees with
and provide a honey tasting for anyone interested.
One of my favorite images of
Dana is of her being late for a family function because bees were
swarming.
I don’t remember the details
of the story.
All I know is that it
captures my sister perfectly:
Living in the moment with a
fluid sense of time
While passionately caring for
others,
Or in this case, bees!
So join me in wishing my
sister, Dana,
Whose very life encourages
me
Even when a specific quote
does not,
A very Happy Birthday!
Dana: You are loved!
And seen.
And valued.
Today and every day.
Happy birthday!
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