Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Happy Birthday, Ms. Conroy


Today is my beloved Ms. Conroy's birthday. This is her birthday present. Here's the story behind it:

This is actually a puzzle. I found it in January in the gift shop of the Massachusetts hospital where my mother was staying. One of our daughters is the Family 'Puzzle Queen'. Ever since she was a little girl, we've always had a puzzle out on a card table while on summer vacation. This one would beat us all hands down getting the most of it completed. She still does.

So, at her suggestion, I bought the puzzle and she put it together. She then had it framed and everyone contributed to the cost of this beautiful framing job (this photo simply does not do it justice).

Ms. Conroy was THRILLED. The picture will go up in the family room near her favorite chair from which she watches her beloved Red Sox and Patriots.

Our daughter was right. It was a great idea for a present.

What an even better present to see the delight on her face.
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4 comments:

  1. JimMolloTue Apr 22, 10:57:00 PM

    Please give gorgeous Barbara a kiss for us! Happy Birthday! We love you.

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  2. FranWed Apr 23, 06:45:00 AM

    And of course- Happy Birthday!!

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  3. AnonymousWed Apr 23, 12:28:00 PM

    Both of you must be excellent folks... you are Red Sox fans! Best wishes from another member of Red Sox Nation.

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  4. KirkepiscatoidWed Apr 23, 11:57:00 PM

    All I have to say is, "Thank God it wasn't the series where they swept the Cardinals." I would have to break out weeping (AGAIN).

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