Happy Birthday

My goyish co-workers cannot understand my lack of enthusiasm for all the birthday celebrations, even mine.

As far back as I can remember, I have sent flowers to my mother on my birthday. I ask the florist to send my message on a "It's a Girl" card and include my personal note of appreciation for her love and support. It has become even more meaningful since my divorce, as her role in my life has become much greater and more visible. When some people learned of this practice, they asked my permission to 'borrow' the idea. I didn't invent the concept and I'm probably not the first to do it. But I'm happy others want to acknowledge their mothers the same way.

Very cool. I sent this to both of my kids!

i really like it but its not Lori's type to say "what da heck"

thank you for bringing this thought to the world- we need it !

Good point in putting birthdays more into context, Lori. So, birthdays should be more like a 2nd Mother's Day. I am certainly thankful that my mom gave birth to me and that she and my dad have supported me virtually every step of the way. For my next birthday, I'll have to think about doing something special for my mother since she conceived my birth.

Lori gives these mini sermons in under 3 minutes that are always so thought provoking! I wish she had her own blog so I could see her daily.

For many years I gave my mother one long stem rose on her birthday with a note to thank her, not only for giving me life, but for putting up with me, for raising me with the values I have now. Money struggles stopped this, however this last year I was reminded of it again. She is 87.... she needs to know.

Dear Lori,
I want to thank you so much for your wise words. Even though I'm not a Jude, you touched my hart with your words and wisdom. Next month is my birthday and I will bring 46 flowers to my mother. Todah, Bruno Wielfaert.

Lori,
I wait to listen to you like I am about to enjoy a piece of cake. Your words are delicious.

Last I checked, it takes a mother AND father to create life. A mother's egg cannot be fertilized without a father's sperm. Lori completely forgot to give fathers their due credit in giving life as well. Her principle, while admirable, must be extended to fathers, too. That was Lori, almost (creating) life.

I like to listen to Lori's commentary because it's refreshing with a new twist, like sparkling water with a twist of lime. It's always wonderful to get a present from one's children and truly, to be appreciated on THEIR birthday in this way. Well what parent wouldn't glow?

My mother shall be blessed from this year forward.
Thank you for the words of wisdom.
Cindy Bryant

Today, January 15th, is my birthday and I opened this movie and watched it with rapt attention. It's especially pertinent today as I anxiously await an appointment for "extra films" of an already suspicious lump in my breast. The gift of life is the most precious gift there is!
Yosher koach, Lori!

Happy Belated Lori! As always, thank you for sharing your ponderings with others.

WOW! As ususal!!

Great idea. Does it extend to the father as well? (true question!)

I think you should name the new web page Lori Palatnik, im sure it will be the best name! Everyone will go in.

I am so blown away. My birthday is on the 28th of this month and I am going to try doing as you say, giving my mother a gift. My mother abandoned us as children and I have struggled ever since with how to honor her despite my anger towards her. During my childhood, many birthdays went unrecognized, with me hoping for a phone call or acknowledgement from her. All those years, I should have been calling her on my birthday - to say thank you for the gift of life! Lori, thank you for the knock in the head! You are truly wise.

Yes, I totally agree with you about Mom getting the gift & the thank you...I have always said that, but pretty much got laughed at...thank you for bringing it up!!!!! And I thank your Mom for giving birth to you or else we wouldn't have Lori...almost Live!!!!! Yasher Koach!