Thank you to my kids near and far

Yes, they arrived, quite unexpectedly, flowers I wondered, from who? The card said it all "Mum, Sorry we couldn't be there to celebrate the big 49th with you. You're the best mother ever and we're not just saying that because it's easier on paper. Happy Birthday! Love from your always perfect children who love you alot. " Always perfect children--now that sounded like a johannaism! It was. This is so cool---flowers from all my kids. I really appreciate them, especially knowing how hard it is to come up with cash for gifts while some of you are in school and some are needing money for debt reduction. The flowers match the music room perfectly--pinks and mauves. You don't have to be "always perfect" to be loved and appreciated. Jo asked if dad got me something for valentine's. Yes, a heart shaped box of chocolates last night. We discovered we can't eat any chocolate before bed or else we can't sleep. Yes, I know, we should have known better! Oh, well. Tomorrow, after we are done teaching, we are heading to the city for dinner. It's been a great week so far (even with time in the trauma unit!) Sorry, having trouble uploading the photo tonight. Trust me, they look lovely and the fragrance of the roses and carnations fills the air.