Birthday Video

In a video for my friend’s birthday,
Her family and pals did record 
Their own message of varied good wishes 
And watching it was her reward.

There were tributes from both of her daughters,
Her husband and grandkids and friends,
Plus some photos from happy occasions,
Where the smiles showed that fun never ends.

Some told stories of camp, school and teaching;
Others sang or recited a poem,
But all shared so much love in the telling
That the messages surely hit home.

I loved watching it all put together,
Though I didn’t know everyone there,
But I’m glad I was part of the medley
Letting Fran know how much we all care.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 4/27/2025 10:07:00 AM
What a lovely thing to share with friends and loved ones, Ilene. You are a very fortunate lady.
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Date: 4/26/2025 4:37:00 PM
Center of attention for her birthday, it must be fun. I enjoy this happy story.
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Date: 4/26/2025 3:48:00 PM
It's my birthday too.
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Date: 4/26/2025 3:50:00 PM
Gotta go , might be the last birthday I see my Mom.
Date: 4/26/2025 1:27:00 PM
- What a wonderful birthday gift ... the best she could get, Ilene :) - hugs
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Date: 4/26/2025 1:26:00 PM
A lovely thing to do Ilene, it's a shame that we didn't have all that modern technology years ago, we have to rely on memories and old black and white photos of loved ones no longer with us. Tom
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