Yes, that's right, tomorrow is the big 40! This one is a little difficult to acknowledge! I like the sound of thirty-ten better!
Truthfully, It is not as bad as I thought it would be. I am grateful to be on this beautiful earth with my friends and family. As most of you know, A diagnosis of breast cancer three years ago made the reality of turning 40, not a sure thing. I received the three year "all clear" this week and that is the best 40th gift I can think of.
I still have two years of monthly treatment and daily tablets and then I will be considered cured of the disease. The surgeon told me that I now have a 95% chance of full recovery. I am thankful to God for this second chance at this wonderful life.
Of course, working on the binding of my first quilt made entirely out of my fabrics is also a pretty wonderful 40th gift! I know I am a tease, not adding any photos today but I promise there will be some in the near future!
enjoy your creation!
Rosalie xx
Wishing you a really happy thirty tenth birthday for tomorrow!! That's awesome news that you've received your three year all clear from the drs! :) You are very mean though.... we want pictures!!!! ;) Hope you've been having a blast playing with your new fabrics and that Melly hasn't 'stolen' too much of it!!!! Take care and have a wonderful day tomorrow! :)
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyard Crafts | July 16, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Can't wait for the sneaks of those fabrics.
Happy joint Birthday to a fellow 17th of July girl....aaaahhh your thoughts were mine last year...but tomorrow sees me turning that 41 and thirty - eleven just doesn't sound as good.
take care and enjoy your playing.
Posted by: Sonia Bowers | July 16, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Thirty-ten. . . lol! I've never heard it called that! Too funny! But I do wish you a wonderful Birthday & am celebrating the gift of you! :o) Have fun with your binding of that very special quilt! Woo-hoo!
xo, Bren
Posted by: Bren | July 16, 2009 at 11:40 AM
If that's what you want, then thirty-ten it is! Congratulations on all the wonderful accomplishments and milestones you have to celebrate on this great day! Warm wishes for a great many more 'tens' added to that thirty!
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | July 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Happy Birthday Rosalie! I am thrilled with your good health report and so happy for you and your new fabric line. You are a very talented lady and our world is richer because you are in it!
Posted by: Ruth B | July 16, 2009 at 11:47 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSIE, enjoy celebrating your special day. May God continue to bless you in many amazing ways in the years to come :-)) Happy Stitching, Love Jo xx
PS Can't wait to get my hands on your beautiful fabric...
Posted by: Jo from the farm | July 16, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Happy Birthday Rosalie. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Jeanette
Posted by: Jeanette | July 16, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Happy Happy Birthday
don't think of it as the big 40, think of it as though you are
20 years old, with 20 years experience :)
Have a fabulous birthday
Posted by: Kate | July 16, 2009 at 11:59 AM
I didn't know it was your birthday! Many happy wishes to you! Thirty ten is better than forty ten (ick, call me in November). I am so glad you are well and this has turned out to be your year!
Posted by: auntiepami | July 16, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Happy Birthday Rosie. Congrats on the three year clear with you health as well. Best wishes for the future and I look forward to seeing what you have created with your very own fabric range. WOO HOO!!!
Cheers Sue
Posted by: Sue | July 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Congratulations on your birthday and to be such a strong person. I admire you even more. Have fun and enjoy the day
Posted by: erika | July 16, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Happy Birthday!
Looking forward to meeting you at The Patchwork Apple next Sunday.
Posted by: Nell Ward | July 16, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Congratulations on reaching this momentous birthday! It is a great age. Make sure your family spoils you rotten!
Posted by: Lisa | July 16, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Happy Birthday to you and congrats at getting the all clear, good news.
Posted by: Miriam | July 16, 2009 at 01:56 PM
"Happy Thirty Ten Birthday" to you & Congrats on the three yr all clear!!Also a huge congrats on your amazing fabric range,just gorgeous!!I too can't wait to be able to get some(mmm can I be your sister too,then I could also "Steal" some,Lol..)all the best.
Hugs
Catherine xx
Posted by: catherine | July 16, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Happy Birthday for tomorrow Rosie, its mine also but I am older (49). The forty's are great and what a way for you to enter them with a great result from your check up-wahoo, slide in to your 40's with a smile on your face and a wine glass in your hands!!
Posted by: Deb | July 16, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Yes, I'd have to agree you're a very lucky girl, indeed. Happy Birthday. :-)
Posted by: jen duncan | July 16, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Many many angel hugs and blessings for your birthday Rosalie. May the years ahead be filled with an abundance of love, joy and good health.
Posted by: Ondrea | July 16, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Happy 40th Birthday. May you have many more.
God bless
Posted by: Sandy | July 16, 2009 at 04:37 PM
Congratulations Rosie, life starts at 40! I can tell you! And the three years clear needs to be celebrated too! I’m so happy for you!
Love and hugs))
Posted by: nicolette | July 16, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Blessings to you for a very Happy Birthday dear Rosie. Great news from your specialist. Many, many more happy days to come. Keep going on those lovely projects from your fabrics - I know we will all love them!!
A wonderful day tomorrow to you!
Posted by: Leisa | July 16, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Good wishes for many more birthdays Rosie...and great news from the specialist....may your good health continue! How exciting to be working on a project from your very own fabrics....wow.....fantastic..can't wait to see some pics....are you bringing some samples to the Hills....?
Posted by: Lorraine | July 16, 2009 at 04:57 PM
Wow, seems like the birthday blessings have started to roll in early, so I hope they keep on coming all week! Happy Birthday! Thanks for all your beautiful designs :)
Posted by: Shell | July 16, 2009 at 05:19 PM
Hi. Happy birthday hugs from Norway. Enjoy the day ;-)
Posted by: Laila | July 16, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Do hope you have had a wonderful day celebrating the fact that you are still around to enjoy this momentous occasion. Best wishes, Rosie
Posted by: Jan | July 16, 2009 at 06:14 PM