While always a blessing and worthy of celebration, truly do move you to bittersweet tears.
Not so much for their gentle reminder of the passage of time for oneself but more for their gentle reminder of those whose time has already come and gone - souls whose candles have all been blown; whose wishes have all been made; whose fears and dreams have all been lived.
Today is my birthday.
Thank you my dear family and friends for the precious gift of YOU. You know who you are. I love you more than you will ever ever know!
And I love you Dad. I have now reached YOUR milestone. In a blink of an eye, I am here .... too soon, it seems - yet my heart knows... right on time. And, I am also gently reminded to live each day that I am given and to seek and SEE the beauty in everything ..
And I will. I promise.
For you and me.
Happy Birthday sweet Kim. May you grace this world with many, many more!
Posted by: Patty | 06/21/2011 at 01:25 AM
Haven't been by your Daisy Cottage blog for such a long time. So glad I found you again and I love your new blog. Your photos are gorgeous!
Posted by: Nel | 06/21/2011 at 03:00 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday dearest Kim!!!!! A special day for you and a special day for your family, friends, and your dear Dad in heaven. I know he is smiling today. He is there cheering you on....telling you to go on....live the life that he couldn't live....live life to the fullest and live each day with gusto. Your Dad does live on....he lives through you! He is there in your soul and heart...a part of him will always be there with you. In that regard, he is still very much alive and living! YOU are his light...his daughter...his pride and joy! I wish you a wonderful birthday, Kim... Enjoy your special day today. You are a beautiful person, inside and out....you are a living tribute to the wonderful person your Dad was. Happy Birthday! Much, much love... xoxo Kim
Posted by: Bluebirds and Butterflies | 06/21/2011 at 03:41 AM
Hi Kim, the last couple of days have truly been bitter sweet for me and my family. It was my sons 32nd birthday yesterday and I had an extremely sick dog Beau our Standard Poodle had cancer diagnosed 6 weeks ago and was getting progressively worse as the days went by. So we came to the heart wrenching decision to have him put to sleep today as hard as it was for us it was the best for him he is now at peace. I just thought that I would let you know. On a much brighter note I would like to wish you a Very Happy Birthday and I hope that you get spoiled beyond measure because yes You deserve it. Have a wonderful day Love ya!!! Trish xox ;)
Posted by: Trish Rowley | 06/21/2011 at 05:06 AM
A very happy birthday today Kim!
Posted by: dotsie (aka podso) | 06/21/2011 at 07:22 AM
happiest birthday dearest friend ~
youve made your dad proud!
have fun doing what you love most! :)
Posted by: linda moczan | 06/21/2011 at 07:30 AM
Happy Happy Birthay Kim !! Hope you have a blessed day and all your wishes come true, love and hugs Vivian .....
Posted by: vivian roberts | 06/21/2011 at 07:59 AM
Happy Happy Birthday Kim !! I posted before this and I think I mispelled birthday lol But anyway I hope you have a blessed day and all your wishes come true, love and hugs Vivian .....
Posted by: vivian roberts | 06/21/2011 at 08:02 AM
A blessed birthday to you, Kim. Create a wonderful one!
Posted by: Vee | 06/21/2011 at 08:04 AM
Happy Birthday Dearest Kim. I wish for you all the best in the year ahead. xo rachel
Posted by: A Romantic Porch | 06/21/2011 at 08:34 AM
Happy Birthday from all your faithful readers in Alabama...hope it's a very special day!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Donna | 06/21/2011 at 08:48 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim,
You are a blessing to me.
Posted by: Deidra | 06/21/2011 at 09:23 AM
Have a wonderful birthday, Kim.
Posted by: Ann | 06/21/2011 at 09:51 AM
Dearest Kim, I thank God that he graced this world with your presence today. You live each day engaged and inspired...life as it was truly meant to be. Birthday blessings to you, dear one...
Posted by: Gail K. | 06/21/2011 at 09:53 AM
Dear Kim,
You are a gift to each of us. Allow both tears and laughter on your special Birth-Day. Love, Joanie
Posted by: Joanie | 06/21/2011 at 10:14 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim. I am truly inspired by the beauty of your work.
Posted by: Bella StyleBook | 06/21/2011 at 11:02 AM
Happy Birthday to you Kim!!! May you be blessed with a beautiful... peace-filled... joyfull day!!!! Surrounded by those you love the most!!! Including Maggie and Marley :) and the newest members.... the "Lake Family" lol.....
Thank you more than you know for sharing your words of inspiration ... your pictures and your home with all of us!! You are a blessing!!! Terri
Posted by: Terri | 06/21/2011 at 11:30 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!!
Hope you have a great day!!
hugs,
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | 06/21/2011 at 12:08 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRECIOUS KIM - MAY IT BE WHAT YOU WANT IT TO BE AND IN GOD'S PRESENCE ALWAYS - I WISH FOR ALL YOUR BLESSINGS AND FAVOR TO FALL UPON YOU - HAVE A WONDERFULLY PERFECT DAY FROM ME TO YOU - LOVE YA ALWAYS -
LOVE YA, MARIA - COTTAGE FEEL -
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Posted by: maria | 06/21/2011 at 12:19 PM
Happy Birthday,hope its wonderful and fun and may you be blessed greatly.
Posted by: Erika | 06/21/2011 at 12:32 PM
Happy Birthday dear Kim..may your day be the best
Posted by: bettyann | 06/21/2011 at 12:46 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim! Have lots of fun, and eat lots of yummy dessert!
Posted by: Pauline | 06/21/2011 at 12:51 PM
Happy Birthday Kim ~ have a great day!!
Posted by: Reenie | 06/21/2011 at 01:21 PM
Our Birthday wish is short and simple, but filled with LOVE.
Happy Birthday Kim!
Sheri, Jess, and Nel
Posted by: Red Rose Alley | 06/21/2011 at 01:42 PM
hApPy bIrThDaY tO yOu
Posted by: Judy in California | 06/21/2011 at 01:55 PM
I would love to wish you a very blessed happy birthday. Thank you for the love and beauty you share of yourself through your heart and your blog.
Danielle
Posted by: My Blessed Serendipity Life | 06/21/2011 at 02:28 PM
Thank you SO much everyone... so so much.
You KNOW how much I love you. Thank you!!!!!!
Me
Posted by: Kim | 06/21/2011 at 02:37 PM
Happy Birthday to you! Hope Maggie gives you lots of sweet kisses-:)!
Posted by: Arlene | 06/21/2011 at 03:03 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim. I hope you had a wonderful day with your family. I, for one, am so glad you were born! Lana
Posted by: LANA BROOKS | 06/21/2011 at 04:39 PM
Happy Birthday special lady. Today is my youngest son's birthday also and the first day of summer. I echo all the
great comments left for you. A big HUG!
Posted by: Mary Moore | 06/21/2011 at 05:02 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim. Enjoy your special day.
Posted by: G from Ga | 06/21/2011 at 05:42 PM
Kim:
Happy #52! Hope you have a great and glorious day!
Enjoy! Hope you get lots of gooey yummy dessert!
Posted by: Lynda Bee | 06/21/2011 at 07:06 PM
HELLO DEAR KIM ON YOUR BIRTHDAY. TODAY WE CELEBRATE YOU! I HOPE THAT YOUR BEST DAYS ARE YET TO COME. HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY WHILE WE YOUR FRIENDS SEND UP PRAYERS
FOR BLESSINGS ON YOU. LOVE, SYLVIA
Posted by: SYLVIA | 06/21/2011 at 07:07 PM
Happy, happy birthday, Kim! Wishing you a wonderful day of celebration! Jana in Texas
Posted by: Jana T | 06/21/2011 at 07:18 PM
I forgot to say happy birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day x
Posted by: Nel | 06/21/2011 at 07:48 PM
happy birthday kim. i hope that it was a wonderful lovely day for you.
Posted by: sarita | 06/22/2011 at 12:14 AM
Happy Birthday Kim! Hope it's the first day of an exciting new year for you! Thank you so much for always being so honest and open here. Your beauty is breathtaking (and so are your pics). My hubby's father died young -when hubby was just three... Guess who has abandonment issues too? ;-) And when he had that same Bday with a three year old son himself, hubby was hit hard. Now we really work to savor each day with our kids and family. It is a blessing not to take one day or year for granted. I look forward to seeing how you fill your next year!
(((hugs)))
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie @farm fresh fun | 06/22/2011 at 09:38 AM
The best of birthdays to you Kim!
Posted by: jennifer | 06/22/2011 at 10:54 AM
Happy Birthday Kim! May you have an absolutely blessed day!
Posted by: Lynn | 06/22/2011 at 01:59 PM
I was out of town yesterday for work and missed you. So hope you had a wonderful birthday you are such a sweet sweet person. You was my first ... blog you have opened me, my heart and my soul to a new birth. When my husband died 2 1/2 years ago I felt it was the end for me. Then in August 2010 I had knee surgery and found a new life in blog town. I could not wait to pull you up in the mornings. I follow so many ones now all because of you. Thank you so much. Happy Happy Late Birthday. Much love for you, Lynda
Posted by: Lynda Dishner | 06/22/2011 at 02:04 PM
Many heartfelt birthday wishes to you!
Posted by: Chris | 06/22/2011 at 05:43 PM
Happy Birthday Kim. Celebrate. Here's to you!
Posted by: Jeri | 06/22/2011 at 05:47 PM
Happy Birthday Darling. I love this post, it really touched my heart.
Posted by: Dena Palmer | 06/22/2011 at 06:26 PM
Happy belated birthday, Kim. I see you had lots of love and happy birthday wishes. Please pile mine on top!
XO, Donna S.
Posted by: Donna Scott | 06/22/2011 at 07:58 PM
Happy Birthday Sweetpea!!!! xo Maureen
Posted by: Maureen d. Connolly | 06/22/2011 at 08:09 PM
A belated happy birthday, Kim! Hope it was as special as you are!
Posted by: Kim | 06/22/2011 at 08:46 PM
Happy birthday! Thank you for your beautiful blog.
Posted by: Patricia | 06/22/2011 at 09:38 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KIM!
Hope your day is/was filled with many happy
memories. Your pictures are beautiful!
Posted by: Becky from Tennessee | 06/23/2011 at 12:46 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!! I hope you had a wonderful day. Here in Wisconsin it is gloomy, rainy and just not 'summerish'. However when I look at your beautiful photos they bring a smile to my face. Thank you for that. Have a wonderful year!! You are a special lady.
Amy B
Posted by: Amy B | 06/23/2011 at 11:42 AM
Happy Belated Birthday Kim, I really miss Daisy Cottage, but I completely understand your decision. My Mom lost her Mother when she was 15 and her Mom was 47. My Mom was terrified when she was going to turn 47, she really had convinced herself that she would go too. But she did not and guess what? She will be 89 in July! So enjoy every moment because I am sure you have many many years to go and many images to show and many words of wisdom to spread to all of us.
Posted by: Debra | 06/25/2011 at 10:38 AM
Happy belated birthday Kim! Birthdays mark the passage of time....I can tell you've really been missing your dad. You will always miss him. Thanks to your dad for being a part of creating you. You bring so much happiness and joy to the world and thank you for sharing your gifts with all of us! Your powerful inner light shines through in your photography, your beautiful way of expressing with words and your sense of humor too!
Hope your day was fabulous and that this year brings you much inner peace and joy!
Love and hugs,
~Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | 06/27/2011 at 01:15 PM
Hapy Birthday, Kim!!! I miss Daisy Cottage but so glad you are following your heart. May you have many more days of joy to come!
Posted by: Debbie from Texas | 07/06/2011 at 03:58 PM