Happy Birthday. Having a birthday in May your Birthday flower is the Lily of the Valley and your gemstone is the Emerald. Which the above greeting shows. The legend says that lily of the valley originated from Eve’s tears when she left the Garden of Eden. Lily of the valley symbolize return to happiness, pure of heart, sweetness, love’s good fortune, humility, the Virgin Mary’s tears and was also used in religious ceremonies. Lily of the valley is mentioned 15 times in the Bible, most often in the Songs of Solomon, because this flower blooms in the spring also symbolize youth, new beginnings and the new coming of Christ, tears that turned into a flower. In folklore lily of the valley protects gardens from evil spirits and is used as a charm against a spell. It is considered the flower of fairies and also a symbol of good luck. It is also the official flower of those born in the month of May. Lilly of the valley has been a popular wedding flower since Middle Ages.The legend says that the fragrance of lily of the valley lures the nightingale to find a mate making it popular in weddings as an accent flower. Alternative names for lily of the valley: May bells, Jacob’s ladder, ladder to heaven, May lily, lady’s tears.
The gemstone for May is the Emerald It too is steeped in legend here are a few of them other than the fact it is supposed to have mystic powers of healing.
May Birthstone poem - the Emerald
"Who first beholds the light of day
In spring's sweet, flower month of May
And wears an Emerald all her life
Shall be a loved and a loving wife."

Emerald Legends
Today emeralds have been assigned all kinds of meanings. Below is a list of some of the things an emerald can represent

Emeralds traditionally represent true love and are said to change color when the loved one is being unfaithful
Emeralds were also thought to change color to alert the wearer of impending danger. Ever wonder if your emerald has tried to tell you something?
Besides love, emeralds are a symbol of loyalty, devotion, adoration and friendship
Emeralds were also regarded as supernatural and gave the wearer the ability to see into the future if the emerald was worn on the left side of the body or touched to the tongue. Emeralds also serve as protective talismans and guard against enchantments and spells.
The Greeks also believed that apart from giving the owner eloquence, an emerald also made the wearer more intelligent and honest.
Because of their green color, emeralds are associated with rebirth and spring and are said to boost creativity. They also open the door to new possibilities
May your birthday be filled with only wonderful things and lots of Goodies. Blessings always Connie

Hopin you have many more healthy and happy birthdays too.

Jackie

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What a difference in the weather this has been. When we walked in to our new Panerras for lunch today it was sleeting believe it or not. We heard it was snowing a few cities away. I am so glad all my hanging baskets are tucked away safely in the garage away from the elements. Each Mom got a rose
and we both got free desserts, it just opened last Tuesday but service
was great and food was wonderful as usual. Hopefully Spring will return again by Wednesday but what a shocker it was to have the furnace running again.


I really got a surprise Thursday when FedX brought a package for me and when I opened it and saw an ipad
right away I looked at Bill and said I did not order this. We kind of
always tell each other when we buy anything over $100.00 it's just what
we do. Then I thought phooey now I have to wrap it and send it back and
tell them they made a mistake. About that time Kathy who was flying home
called from the
airport in Atlanta and I told her what happened and she said Happy
Mother's Day Mom. I was really surprised. She got in Cleveland around
noon and was here until yesterday. When I have a question I just Google
it and so far so good learned how to mail pictures from it and it takes
amazing pictures.
Have a great week friends.
JACKIE

Never worry about answering I have never kept track of replies etc. I hope your cancer responds well to treatment. Take good care of yourself and save your energy for things that you have to do . I'll be praying for you Susan.
Jackie

For some of us Holy Week is busier with more church services. Good Friday we went to an ecumenical
service at our local Episcopal church at 12 noon. The night before we 
saw a good friend in church and he said if you want to experience what 
church should be try it.  We had pastors from the Mennonite and United Church of Christ, First United Presbytarian, Maygar United Church of Christ (Hungarian) then 2 more Church of Christ then Asbury
United Methodist then First United Methodist and finally Washington 
Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It was one of the nicest
services I have ever attended and we were from all walks of life  different
races and all different beliefs but what a nice service for Good 
Friday. Our pastor usually takes part but his associate is badly 
crippled now so he is alone and had stations of the cross at noon.

Hi,

I am so, so sorry for not being online for so long and thank you from the bottom of my heart for keeping in touch. The truth is that I have been very ill and having a hard time. All I can say is "CancerSucks". But at least I have a great attitude about it. I always say that B+ is not my blood group...it's my attitude!! I will be going for more treatment next week which will last for another month so please bear with me. I will get back to you as soon as I'm able to. Thanks again. I REALLY appreciate it.

Susan 

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............ Enjoy , we get only one per week .......... HUGS ......... Don .......

........... Caught up on yard work just in time for a rainy weekend .............

........... Gives me more computer time ............. HUGS .......... Don .........

..................... It is the Weekend .....................

........... The weekend is almost here , going to be real nice here ........ 70s ........

............. HUGS ............ Don .........

For some of us Holy Week is busier with more church services. Good Friday we went to an ecumenical
service at our local Episcopal church at 12 noon. The night before we 
saw a good friend in church and he said if you want to experience what 
church should be try it.  We had pastors from the Mennonite and United Church of Christ, First United Presbytarian, Maygar United Church of Christ (Hungarian) then 2 more Church of Christ then Asbury
United Methodist then First United Methodist and finally Washington 
Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It was one of the nicest
services I have ever attended and we were from all walks of life  different
races and all different beliefs but what a nice service for Good 
Friday. Our pastor usually takes part but his associate is badly 
crippled now so he is alone and had stations of the cross at noon.

JACKIE

......... Have a good weekend ............ HUGS ........... Don ............

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........... Don .............

......... This month is almost gone , I can see March from here ........

.......... Time fiies when you're  having fun ......... HUGS ........... Don ........

.......... I think I need to cut back on the COFFEE ..............

............. HUGS .......... Don ..........