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June 26, 2020 By Carole

I’m sharing this bouquet of peonies with you today for a very special reason. Today is my darling Dale’s birthday. And peonies are his favorite. I can’t even tell you how grateful I am to get to celebrate this birthday with him . . . I feel that way every year, truthfully . . . but it’s especially poignant this year when I think of what could have been. His trip around the sun since his last birthday has been an interesting one, that’s for certain.

I’d love it if you’d send Dale some birthday love in the comments! And I wish you a weekend full of love and celebrating, whatever you are doing.

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  1. Katie @ The Cozy Burrow says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:04 am

    Happy Birthday, Dale!

    Those are gorgeous flowers – enjoy!

  2. Bob Lavallee says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:07 am

    Happy Birthday Dale.
    We think of you often.
    Bob and Kathleen Lavallee

  3. kayT says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:16 am

    Happy birthday Dale. Whenever I think of your accident I think how clearly it shows the speed with which life can change with no warning and it reminds me to be grateful for every day. What lovely flowers! Enjoy.

  4. LAURIE says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:40 am

    Happy birthday, Dale!

  5. Geri says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:44 am

    Happy Birthday Dale!

  6. Ruth Norton says

    June 26, 2020 at 7:03 am

    Happiest birthday, Dale!

  7. Debshepknits says

    June 26, 2020 at 7:39 am

    Happy Birthday, Dale! Celebrate life to the fullest!

  8. Kym says

    June 26, 2020 at 7:39 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dear Dale! I wish we could celebrate together with a few, cold and tasty Michigan brews — preferably while listening to a good local band (with maybe some singing on the way home). Someday, we’ll do that again! Enjoy your day! XOXO

  9. Kat says

    June 26, 2020 at 7:46 am

    Happy Birthday Dale!! I hope your day is full of all the things you love the most! May this be the start of the best year yet!

  10. Pauline Dials says

    June 26, 2020 at 7:48 am

    Wishing Dale a very special Happy Birthday!

  11. Sarah says

    June 26, 2020 at 8:08 am

    Happiest of birthdays to Dale! Here’s to MANY more!

  12. Linda Wabanimkee says

    June 26, 2020 at 8:46 am

    Happy Birthday Dale! Enjoy your special day.

  13. Bonny says

    June 26, 2020 at 8:55 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday, Dale! We’re all so glad you’re here and healing. I’ll be raising a glass to you this evening!

  14. Deb says

    June 26, 2020 at 9:02 am

    Happy Birthday, Dale. Hope you get to spend it doing all the things you love!

  15. Mary K. in Rockport says

    June 26, 2020 at 9:03 am

    Happy Birthday, Dale, and here’s to getting rid of the crutches or cane, and the boot!

  16. Ann says

    June 26, 2020 at 9:04 am

    Happy Birthday, Dale.

  17. Patty says

    June 26, 2020 at 9:14 am

    Happy Birthday to YOU Dale! Wishing you a fabulous day, an even better year and plenty of time with the ones you love!

  18. Robby says

    June 26, 2020 at 9:28 am

    How can we not live Dale? Happy birthday, & many more!

  19. Vicki says

    June 26, 2020 at 9:53 am

    Happy Birthday, Dale!! Cheers!

  20. Debbie says

    June 26, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Happy Birthday, Dale! I hope your healing continues to go well and I wish you all the best for the coming year!

  21. Barbara Seiver says

    June 26, 2020 at 10:40 am

    Happy birthday, Dale! I knew you were a good man – and now the news that peonies are your favorite – such good taste!
    My grandmother’s entire driveway had its western edge lined with peonies. They were planted some distance back, but in full bloom almost brushed you as you got out of the car. I would have planted my own here, but Louisiana is too warm to grow them.
    I even loved the little ants that roam across the buds (once I learned that their activity is necessary to allow the peonie buds to open).

  22. CyndyC says

    June 26, 2020 at 11:18 am

    Happy Birthday Dale!

  23. Marcy says

    June 26, 2020 at 11:27 am

    Happy birthday Dale! Enjoy your beautiful flowers and your special day.

  24. Jeannie Wiant says

    June 26, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Beautiful flowers! Wishing Dale a very happy birthday! So, so glad he gets to celebrate it this year.

  25. Mary says

    June 26, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    Happy Birthday, Dale. May you continue to live and love to the fullest!

  26. Becky says

    June 26, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    A very happy birthday, Dale! I will lift my glass of wine to you tonight, and send all my best wishes to you for a rapid recovery. Peonies are my favorite, too.

  27. Mary says

    June 26, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    Oh dear Dale – I am so happy to be joining in with other readers of your lovely wife’s blog to send you the VERY BEST wishes for another (maybe not quite so interesting 😉 trip around the sun! Virtual hugs and love from Georgia!

  28. Suzanne says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    Happy Birthday Dale!

  29. Julia in KW says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    Happy birthday, Dale! You are obviously special to inspire so much love and affection from your lovely wife and family! Enjoy!

  30. Lisa DiBona says

    June 26, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    Happy, happy birthday Dale. I hope this year is everything you wish for and a little bit more.

  31. Jeff Ripley says

    June 26, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    Happiest of Birthdays to you. Jeff + MaryLou Ripley

  32. Marianne says

    June 26, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    Happy birthday Dale!!! Cheers!

  33. Melissa says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:03 am

    Happy birthday Dale. May you continue to heal. May all your birthday wishes come true.

  34. Allison says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:21 am

    Happy, happy birthday Dale! Wishing you a speedy, full recovery! #TeamDale

  35. kmkat says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    Give that guy a big happy birthday hug from me!

  36. Wendy says

    June 29, 2020 at 5:22 am

    Better late than never — happy birthday, Dale!

  37. eileen says

    June 29, 2020 at 11:45 am

    I am WAAAYYY behind on reading blogs, so
    A Very Happy Birthday to Dale, (belated as it is).
    Your flowers are gorgeous, peonies are a favorite of mine too. Dale has great taste..

  38. lydia Sheffield says

    June 30, 2020 at 9:22 am

    A Happy Happy day to you Dale-even if it’s a bit late!

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