Happy Birthday to Me!
My birthday (#83) falls on Thursday this week. I’m feeling so grateful for my healthy life. I have lived long enough to enjoy the lives of my three children, Julie, James (Jimmy) and Erin, and to enjoy eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Three ‘grands’ announced their engagements this past month so I will get to participate in these joyous occasions and their future weddings.
The senior hiking group I’ve been part of for many years has started up again, now that we’ve all had our vaccines. It’s wonderful to be out and about exploring our county and places beyond, while enjoying one another’s company.
I also received some wonderful news last week. Ta da! I made the top of the list. What a great birthday present. Praising God for all blessings! And most of all, thank you dear God for watching over me and loving me all the days of my life.
Gold and Bronze Sales Awards presented to Harvest House Publisher titles
ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishing Association) presented Harvest House Publishers with GOLD and BRONZE Milestone Sales Awards to honor the sales achievements of the following titles. The Gold Award honors titles exceeding 500,000 in sales. The Bronze Award is given to those books meeting 100,000 in sales.
- Gettin’ Old Ain’t for Wimps
by Karen O’Connor | GOLD
Karen, woot-woot! You’ve always been top of the list in my mind! Hearty congratulations on this significant honor. Your books give hope and laughter in a time when that is such a deep need.
And wonderful, happy birthday wishes to you! You have been blessed with love, laughter, family, and it’s such fun to see how the family is expanding as engagements are announced, children grow and mature, and you see your adult children established in their fields.
GOLD! So happy for you.
Thanks, always Carol, for your faithful support.
Happy Birthday!!!
I love any and all opportunities to celebrate “You” (even if it is early)! Who says the celebration can’t go on all week- or two?! I’m all for that!!! Love you bunches my dear friend!
Glenda
Thank you, Glenda. You are such a dear and long-standing friend. I love you.
Thank you, Angie. I appreciate your good wishes.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!
You are such a blessing to do many people!!
Thank you for writing just what so many people needed to hear.
Blessings to you on your birthday !!!❤️🌷
Many thanks, Etta Mae, for your very kind words.
Hearty CONGRATULATIONS to you dear Karen. Well done! Gold award!! Woo! Hoo!
Also a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. You are indeed blessed with a joy filled and healthy life with beautiful family and friendships.
Cheers my friend 🥂🍾🦋🎼🎉🎊🎂❤️🌟❤️🙏❤️❤️
Many thanks, dearest Kathleen. I so appreciate our long-time friendship. ❤️
Wow. Nice sales and award. have a great outstanding birthday.
Thank you, John. I hope you are well and thriving.
The happiest of birthdays to you, dear Karen!!! Miss seeing you like we did in our many years of conferences and such. Love, Carolyn Curtis
Carolyn, thanks for the warm birthday wishes.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!
Thank you, dear friend and fellow writer, Janet.
WOW ! 100,000 books sold!!! and more!! Congratulations for the honor and congratulations on another birthday! You are blessed and I am so happy for you. May you have many, many more birthdays to celebrate and to love your family! You are loved by sooooo many! God loves you and so do I!
Hugs, Margaret
Actually, Margaret, the award was for selling 500,000 books!! Thank you for the birthday greeting and very warm words of love.
Congratulations on both accomplishments Karen
and for continuing to go for gold!
Your are a true inspiration to me!
Keep climbing!
Happy Birthday!
Smiles, BRC
Hi Beth. Thanks for your warm wishes and encouragement.