EDIT:
Please go vote HERE for my friend Maryam. She is a nominee for Best African Weblog. She is in my sidebar as Maryam Montague, and her blog MY MARRAKESH is simply gorgeous. But don't wait, vote each day until January 13th please! Thank you!
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Today's inbox was flooded with well wishes. Thank you all, for making my birthday today, extra special.
E-cards from friends!
A package from OHIO with a gorgeous teddy bear and t-shirt in it to fight cancer. Thank you KAI!!
A phone call from Paris, which I missed, will be returned tomorrow. Thank you, Tara!
A phone call from Vancouver, which I recieved, was enjoyed for an hour! Thank you, Maddie!
A phone call from California, from my friend Lisa, was also part of my day.
Family called to sing Happy Birthday!
Two (that I am aware of) postings from beautiful kindred blog souls, Maddie and Lisa brightened up my day.
I am recovering from being under the weather the last day or so, and hopefully by this evening will be back in full swing. Am feeling rather subdued. :)
On the menu tonight; takeout. Tea. Time with family. Oh and the best gift I've yet to mention, my father had the first of six treatments today to knock his cancer out. Keep him in your thoughts please!
And my television debut is coming up, the Divine Design with Candice Olson show is slated to air soon. I'll let you know when I know for sure, isn't it exciting!
xo
Happy Birthday Gillie Clare..!
Too bad we can't see you today, it will be the first birthday we haven't seen you..!
We can catch up with your birthday in a day or so when you feel better.
Today the weather is much like the day you were born, crisply cold but with lots of sunshine.
And... you have been the sunshine in our lives ever since.
We both love you lots...
Mum and Dad..xxx000xxx
Posted by: Sheila | January 06, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Oh my goodness! So many wonderful things. Please let me add my hugs and kisses to the mix. Happy happy birthday! I hope this is the start of a magical year ahead for you.
xoxo
Posted by: tangobaby | January 06, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Mum and Dad
Isn't it all about the mum? After all, were it not for you...? So here's to you! And birthing me all those years ago. It was divined in the stars. Two better parents a girl would be hard pressed to ask for.
I love you guys! xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | January 06, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Julie!
Thanks, yes, kind of a "stream of consciousness" post, not really a post, more of a thank you to everyone who acknowledged my day. I've been so lazy today, trying to do stuff, but not really feeling up for it. So thanks for popping in here with your hugs and kisses. I appreciate it! xoxo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | January 06, 2009 at 03:11 PM
I am adding my "Happy Birthday!" to the string of well wishes! Sounds like it has been a fulfilling one so far:) My birthday is on Thursday, the 8th! January birthdays are special aren't they, they add an extra zing to the New Year. Hooray for babies born on frosty days.
Cheers, Shelagh xo
Posted by: Shelagh | January 06, 2009 at 03:17 PM
happy birthday beautiful you :) i hope your year is filled with all sorts of amazing magic and your heart filled with love and joy and that your family is healthy and weathers all storms ... xo
Posted by: darlene | January 06, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Happy Happy Happpy Merrry wonderful glorious day!!! xoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | January 06, 2009 at 03:25 PM
Happy Birthday Gillian! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
xo
Kath and Margie
Posted by: soeurs du jour | January 06, 2009 at 03:40 PM
l o v e the banner
love candy necklaces
love YOU!!!
hippy happy birthday:)
Posted by: maddie | January 06, 2009 at 04:32 PM
Oh, of course you were born on the Epiphany! You're such a soul filled with light. The best, happiest, grandest, yummy, most love-filled year to you, Dear Gillian.
Prayers continue for your Dad, alongside the ones for my Mom. They will persevere. I know it.
Happy, happy Birthday!! xxoo
Posted by: Graciel @ Evenstar Art | January 06, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Let me just add one more Happy Birthday to the list!! Wow, the television thing is exciting!
Posted by: Lisa | January 06, 2009 at 06:59 PM
OH it's your birthday!!
Happy Birthday Gillian! I'm glad to know your day was filled with joy.
Posted by: devil mood | January 06, 2009 at 07:10 PM
This morning I knew I had to rush to work....but first get on line and send Blue some love.
Hope your day was cool like you!
MUAH!
Posted by: gemma | January 06, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Happy Birthday beloved,
Your future looks so bright, it burns my eyes,
All my love,
Maithri
Posted by: Maithri | January 06, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Happy Birthday dear Gillian:-) I posted a card for you on my blog this morning so make sure you see it!! Sounds like you are having a most wonderful birthday and that's as it should be:-)
My prayers continue for your father!! xoxo
Posted by: PEA | January 06, 2009 at 07:57 PM
Hi Lovely!
Happy Birthday. It sounds like it was wonderful! mmmmm....candy necklaces:)
And thanks for your vote in the Annual Weblog Awards. I am in 4th place - so it's not looking good:-(
Posted by: Maryam | January 06, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Happy Birthday Beautiful!!!!! You are so the beauty Queen from a movie scene! Not Billie Jean!
Posted by: Yoli | January 06, 2009 at 11:33 PM
HI Gillian, Happy Birthday just thought I'd stop by and wish you a swell day. (I came to your blog via Maddie)
Congratulations on the TV show, I only ever watch design shows, when I watch, and that show is my favourite!
Posted by: Suvarna | January 07, 2009 at 12:38 AM
Happy Birthday (belatedly)!
Greetings from London.
Posted by: A Cuban In London | January 07, 2009 at 04:40 AM
So glad you enjoyed your day!! : ) Love ya bunches.
Your father is, in my prayers. : )
Posted by: Christina | January 07, 2009 at 10:02 AM
I absentmindedly missed your Birthday.....Better late than never.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
p.s. I have something for you @ Wayfaring Wanderer
Posted by: Wayfaring Wanderer | January 07, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Happy Birthday beautiful one!!!
AND...Candice Olson, get out of here! You have to be sure to let us know when it airs!!!
x..x
steph
Posted by: stephanie | January 07, 2009 at 11:49 AM
A day late and a dollar short...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! May the blue bird of abundance dance on your head!! wooWOOO! Gillian is wealthy !
Posted by: pam aries | January 07, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Happy Belated Birthday! May this year be full of hope, love, and juicy kisses!!
P.S. I'll keep your father in my thoughts and prayers. My mother recently suffered from breast cancer and recovered...all things are possible with love, hope, prayer and trust in higher beings!
Have a wonderful birthday week!
Posted by: Cristina B. | January 07, 2009 at 02:14 PM
I set up a whole table at my blog and invited all your little friends. Or how I picture your friends would have looked like.
Posted by: Yoli | January 07, 2009 at 05:07 PM
Oh how adorable!!! Thank you so much xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | January 07, 2009 at 06:30 PM
I was watching Divine Design at 2 a.m. recently and hoping someday I'll turn on the television and there you'll be! Hope you're feeling better now! Will try to phone later this week - was out all day on a photo shoot. Love the photo of the adorable cherub. And candy necklaces! Am glad you had a good day, despite not feeling your best. Love you! xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | January 07, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Happy Birthday, Gillian!!! I hope you have a wonderful birthday week. And yes, I definitely want to see your Divine Design episode. Candice's show is my favourite on HGTV and I can't wait to see what she's put together for you. No doubt it will be gorgeous!!
Posted by: susanna's sketchbook | January 07, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Happy belated birthday, dearest Gillian! I simply adore your gentle kind fabulous spirit! Wishing you all the happiness and love, on your birthday and always xxox
Posted by: Gypsy Alex | January 08, 2009 at 01:21 AM
Happy birthday gorgeous !
Have a wonderful time this week !!
Hugs and kisses
xxx
Posted by: my castle in Spain | January 08, 2009 at 04:34 AM
HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY GILL!
You are the sweetest one spreading your love dust where ever you go! Hope you are feeling better now.
Thank you for your light.
Nice new Blog!
xox
love
Constance
Posted by: Rochambeau | January 08, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Happy Belated Birthday, dear Gillian! I'm a cap too :)
Sound like you were properly celebrated! Sending you love & hugs, sweet one! xxo
Posted by: GypsyGirl | January 08, 2009 at 03:19 PM
I'm sorry I missed your birthday Gillian. It won't happen again! Twenty lashes for me, and a huge hug and wonderful wishes for you, even tho a bit late. xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: artzyjudie | January 09, 2009 at 06:44 AM
Congratulations! You are a winner! But you always knew that, right?
Pop over and see:)
Cheers, Shelagh
Posted by: Shelagh | January 09, 2009 at 09:20 AM
What a little cutey!! That necklace would taste better in the mouth than around the neck. You get the sugar faster. ;-)
Happy New Year to you as well!!
Posted by: Butch | January 09, 2009 at 07:17 PM
happy belated birthday dear!
Posted by: Robin Laws | January 10, 2009 at 01:16 AM
HAPPY, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY DEAR GILLIAN. It sounds like you had the perfect day.
Yes, please let us know when the TV show is on!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much birthday love, Karen
Posted by: Karen Cole | January 11, 2009 at 03:07 PM