Wednesday, July 9, 2014

A Lovely Fair Maiden

Once upon a time,
long ago,
a young woman who 
lived in an enchanted forest 
gave birth to a sweet
baby girl.
 
 
She named her Danelle.
 
 
She grew up to be a joyful
child loved by all.
Even the creatures of the 
sea adored her.
 
 
 
The animals in the forest
loved her as well,
 
 
and the trees came alive when
she sat underneath them.
 
 
 
She was so smart that
nothing got in the way of
her dreams, and she
soon became the teacher
of the woods.
 
 
The people of the forest
made her their
princess.
 
 
She worked all the time,
and gave so much of herself
to help others.
Her mother insisted that
she have a day of rest with a
celebration on the day
she was born.
 
Danelle  knew how
much she meant to her
family and friends.
  She came to
the celebration to find
presents, laughter, and fun,
but she found much more.
She received the
greatest gift of all...
the gift of love.
 
 
Happy Birthday
Nel.

~Sheri


34 comments:

  1. And a happy "birth" day to you, her mother, who worked to bring her into this world, has loved her and most of all, has been her role model for being the woman she is today.

    And a happy day of rejoicing to sweet Nel...Anita

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  2. "Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year: The same energy that God invested in you at birth is present once again."
    Menachem Mendel Schneerson


    I have NO doubt that all stated, in this post, by the Fairy Queen is true and anyone who has met and known Nel knows, and treasure, the awesomeness of knowing you, and how nice it is to brush against your goodness. Of Heart. Of Mind.

    Be Very Happy Fair Nel. Your Happiness is the Happiness of the ones you Love and meet.

    Happy Birthday, Danelle, our Sweet Nel!!!

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  3. Happy birthday Nel! What a wonderful way found your mother to wish you happinness.I join her to wish all the best things of this world!
    Olympia

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  4. Wowwwww....what a lovely post for your daughter Sheri...congratulations Nel....love from me Ria...x !

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  5. Awww! I loved this post, Mom. Thank you so much for creating such a lovely birthday story for me, and for bringing me into this beautiful world 33 years ago. It's a special day for sure. Love you! ~Nel

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  6. This is the sweetest post ever Sheri. A very happy birthday to your daughter. May all her wishes, hopes and dreams come true.

    Much love,
    ❤️Ana

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  7. Happy Birthday sweet Nel! I hope your day is filled with fun and happiness! Sending you lots of birthday hugs, Diane

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  8. Happy birthday Nel!!!!! Your mom is one of my best SISTERS in Blogland, and she loves you so! But I'm sure you already know that! That is her in the first photo with you as a baby, right? Gorgeous women here!

    Enjoy the party dearest Nel, and thanks for coming by. Anita

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  9. What a beautiful beautiful post, Sheri ! Et un très joyeux Anniversaire à Danelle; mille baisers de Paris !xxx

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  10. Sheri,
    Such a sweet post to your daughter :o) Happy Birthday Nel...may your day be filled with love and happiness!!!
    ~Des

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  11. Happy birthday Nel, you are a sweet girl. Hope your day is a wonderful fun filled one. xoxo,Susie

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  12. Happy birthday to your daughter, Sheri, I wish her all the best for the new year! My daughter celebrated her birthday yesterday :). As she is studying in another town, she wasn't at home for the first time and my thoughts were with her! But next week semester ends and I am looking forward to seeing her and hug her! You wrote such a nice post Sheri, I wish I would have had the same idea!
    Have a nice week,
    Barbara

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  13. Happy Birthday wishes! What a
    lovely post to celebrate her special day!

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  14. Simply wonderful... Enjoy your day with love Janice

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  15. Happy birthday to a beautiful young lady. Hugs and love, xo

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  16. Happy birthday to your lovely daughter.
    That was a beautiful story of her life.
    Merle........

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  17. Sheri-
    This is so magical in so many ways!
    I adore this special tribute to your one and only Nel. I know she is your heart and soul and indeed she brought light to your life and all of the creatures in the forest.
    I am wondering if that is you holding her?
    You are both beautiful and dear to us all!
    Happy Birthday Dear Nel!
    xoxo-
    Jemma

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  18. Hi Sheri,

    This is a beautiful post you have shared and such lovely photos and great to remember the happy times 33 years ago.
    Wishing Nel the happiest of birthdays!
    Hugs to you both
    Carolyn

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  19. Awwwwww, what a lovely story, Sheri. And the best part is that it's not make believe! Susan

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  20. Happy birthday Nel!
    May all your wishes and dreams come true!



    This post is such a sweet birthday present. :)

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  21. How beautiful - a lovely tribute to your dear daughter! Wishing her joy and happiness and a happy birthday! xo Karen

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  22. Good morning beautiful friend and fairy maiden! I love this post, and Nel looks so beautiful!

    Thank you for coming over to my new post; I thought of you as I looked for photos of Greece, and there are so many that I could do an entire post on Greece alone....those fabulous crystal blue beaches, the white homes on the cliffs, THE FOOD, the people!

    Thank you for your support though you won't be participating....and yes, that's me in Italy!

    Big hugs to one of my favorite friends to connect with!!! Anita

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  23. Happy birthday, Nel. Among those very special gifts, I'm sure you know your mother is truly a treasure.
    Sheri, I loved this post, especially the picture of you and Danelle.
    Happy BIRTHday to you too, mom. ;)
    xoxo's

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  24. happy birthday Nel. wish you a very blissful and successful years ahead and have fun
    btw do check out my new post
    stay in touch'
    xoxo

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  25. A beautiful post Sheri! Happy Birthday to your daughter, she must be proud of her mum :) And what gorgeous pictures :)I hope you are well and I hope you have a good weekend :)

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  26. Awww, this is so sweet! Lovely post!

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  27. A belated Happy Birthday Nell,
    Sheri, has made such a lovely post for you.
    It touched my heart.
    May all your dreams come true Nell.
    with love
    val xxx

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  28. This is the sweetest most beautiful and adorable post ever. Happy birthday Nel, I wish you all the best.

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  29. Beautiful post, Sheri.
    Happy Birthday dear Nel, xoxox

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  31. Oh, what a beautiful tribute!
    Happy birthday, Nel!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  32. How beautiful!

    Both of you!

    Such love resides on Red Rose Alley!

    Happy Birthday, Nel!
    It's not a surprise that you gave birth to a princess with a heart of gold!
    withLove!

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  33. This is such a sweet post.Happy Birthday,Nel!

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  34. Happy Belated Birthday Nel. Hope it was wonderful.

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