8.18.2008

Spreading Love


"Spread love everywhere you go . . . let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." ~Mother Teresa

That woman really knew what she was talking about, didn't she? As soon as I read this, I knew it was something that I wanted to make a conscious effort towards.

I want people to leave my presence uplifted, smiling and feeling great about themselves. A good goal, no?

** I know the picture doesn't go with the quote -- I had the quote all ready to go with another picture and then started getting lots and lots of birthday wishes [which was a lovely surprise!]. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful birthday greetings. I wondered how so many people knew.

Hardly anyone is as lucky as I am to have such a lovely daughter!

16 comments:

Maren said...

You have a fabulous daughter... which is just one more reason you'll have a FABULOUS birthday! Go nuts Jan! :D

starstruck_texan said...

hey there lovely lady, I hope that you have a rockin b-day today. I'm sure it well be well spent with family time. Hope to see you on Thursday.

Kristen said...

I'm sure Natalie and the kids have lots of birthday fun in store for you today! Enjoy! You're amazing, Jan - I'm glad we're neighbors.

Ashley said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SISTER MASON! I LOVE YOU!

Mel said...

Happy Happy Birthday Jan!! I hope you have a fabulous day. You deserve the best.

tara said...

love you lady:) have a super day jan:)

Mia said...

Happy Birthday Jan. And just so you know I never leave here without feeling happier than I was before. You are an amazing woman.

Natalie Scott said...

No doubt Nat will make sure it's a fabulous day for you! Happy Birthday, Jan. You're "new!"

Rebecca said...

Happy Birthday Jan! I hope you have a lovely day! You deserve it.

Unknown said...

happy happy birthday! love you!

Nat Lud said...

Hppy Birthday! I love ya and am so thankful to know ya!

The Liddells said...

happy birthday!

Suzie said...

my dear,

Sending birthday wishes your way and hoping that all of your dreams come true!
You surely are a wonderful mother and grandma. Reflects in your daughter who is just one of my favorite people.
Well done.
and Happy Birthday!

jaacs said...

Happy Birthday!!!! I hope you have had a fabulous day of well-wishes, fun, and LOTS of cake and ice cream!!

Love ya!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Jan! You're the coolest!

. . . . . . . . . said...

I love the thought...and I need to save that cartoon. I think it's a cartoon of me. Really. I actually announced that it was only seven months until my next birthday the other day. I have problems.

Where do you get all of your fabulous quotes?