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Heidi

The quilt reads, "Heidi, made with love. Mom, '97." A beautiful quilt in my favorite color that you gave me before college. I remember having all my friends come into my dorm room and commenting on what a cool bed cover it was. They thought it was so unique and simply credited my being from California for my cool style. Wonderment was the primary response when I told them that my mom had made it for me.
Mom, I am so blessed to have you as my mother. You are always watching out for me, listening to everything I say and offering good, sound advice. Feeding me fabulous dinners.
My hardest but favorite memory of you was actually when you were at City of Hope. I even remember writing about it in high school. Dad had brought all of us to see you but we had to stay outside your room since you were in isolation. I remember seeing dad put on what I thought looked like a space suit at the time. I was playing with Courtney and simply waiting for dad. Then, you appeared at the door. You did not look like yourself and I remember being scared at first, but then you smiled. Your amazing smile, and I saw my mother.
I think of that moment often, even now. It reminds me of your strength and your amazing example. You never complained, not to me. I never heard you moan about how unfair your life was, why did you have to be the one to get sick. You simply put your head down and persevered. And you did it for your family.
You are an impressive woman. I look at you as my mother. As my example of how I would like to be. But you are so much more then that. you are a loving and very patient wife. You are a wonderful friend. You are a strong woman. You are Wendy.
I love you mom
Happy Birthday

Heidi

Rochelle Dumlao

60 is about feeling excited to be alive at a time when you're free to really to live

60 is about knowing yourself, being yourself, and truly liking who you've become

But most of all, 60 is about celebrating the beginning of the most beautiful years of your life

Enjoy, Happy Birthday

Love Rochelle

The Lord your God is with you...He will take great delight in you...He will rejoice over you with singing Zephaniah 3:17

Melinda Paladian

Dearest Wendy,

April 11, 1981 was when I received a handmade quilt that I will always cherish. Wendy, how humbling that you took the time to create such a special blanket for "my first born." I had no idea about the little person God was weaving for me; but, indeed that "little bundle" was wrapped in your blanket day and night. You have always been a true friend that I can count on for a good laugh or a comforting word. You are a great example of a loving wife and dedicated mother. You light up a room when you enter and I am blessed to have you as a friend.

With love and warmest wishes on your birthday,

Melinda

Mom

On July 17, 1950 - am angel was born. I named her Wendy, after my mother.

I'm so proud of the person she has become, of the loving wife, the outstanding mother, and the over the moon grandmother.
I love her to pieces, and some times wish she was a little girl again.
It really blows my mind that she's "60," but looks half that age.
I'm just proud to be her mom.

XOXO

The Smiths

To Aunt Wendy as we celebrate your 60th birthday

When counting blessings, I think of you.

You have been special to me, nearly my entire life through.

Showing us courage, faith, hope, and love,

While raising children we are all proud of.

Christmas memories and traditions - shared and gifts for life.

An example to all of how to love as mom and wife.

Talented in cooking, quilting, and needlepoint too.

How I want to "grow up" and be like you.

With our love, Kristin and the Smith family

The Best Friend

Once in a while you find a friend who'll be a friend forever......happy birthday to my forever friend.

Love Kathy