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Barbara Vey

Important February Birthday (and it's not a President)

February 11, 2008

Today is a very special day. It's my Mom's 78th birthday and really, without her, where would I be? She's a mother of 9, Grandmother of 22 and Great-Grandma of 19. Through my Mom, I have discovered my love of books and she still can read me under the table. So, Happy Birthday Mom, you're the best!!

Now on to what's going on. If you have any noteworthy news, kudos or high fives to be given, send me an email.

From Kristen Painter: In Babe King's first novel, Between the Gutter and the Sky, "Dr. Jaclyn Donnel will fight anything to fix the inefficient health care system that let her father die. When charismatic youth worker, Sam Allen's expensive new rescue program threatens her under-funded ER, they're bound to butt heads." According to Babe: "Given the subject matter of Gutter, as the book is affectionately known, it seemed natural to dedicate half my share of each sale to the work of Gran’s Van, a local mobile soup kitchen that caters to the homeless." Which Kristen tells me is "kind of an Australian version of meals on wheels." Well done Babe!

Deborah MacGillivray let me know that Dawn Thompson passed away Friday around 2pm. She was 73. Deborah says, "She went peacefully, life finally granting her that single blessing when it had taken so much more from her. There were no last words from her because she was on a respirator. However, the last time she spoke to me she said, "Please do not forget me."

All I can say is I lost someone who was like a second mother to me. She was so good, so smart and always laughed. Dawn was totally confined to a wheelchair for the last ten years. Yet she was always laughing. She had few friends, but me and Miz Fuzz, her kitty.

The world lost one of the best and brightest with her passing. Please, don't forget her." Luckily, with all the wonderful books by Dawn, we won't likely forget.

And, here we are, well into February of our healthier you year. These words of encouragement from author Gerri Russell: "Have you ever felt frustrated with your weight loss efforts? We’ve all had days where we feel like nothing goes our way. Where there are constant interruptions to our goals. Or temptation is too strong, and we feel too weak to resist. Does that mean we throw in the towel and quit? Decide you didn’t really want that goal in the first place?

Frustration can also be a sign we need to push a little harder. Sometimes all it takes is a deep breath and a new plan to get where you want to go. Focus on how good you’ll feel when you achieve your dreams, and never give up on yourself.  You can do it!"

My tip is from Bob Harper, trainer of The Biggest Loser: "If it grows out of the ground, or you can pick it off a tree, chances are that it's good for you." (Although, personally, I'd be careful of things that have landed or crawled into trees, but probably that's not what Bob meant.)

The first winner of a Subway gift card is MG Braden (thanks Mom for picking the winner). Please email me your snail mail address so I can send you the card. All you have to do to be entered is to post a comment and another name will be drawn next month.

Tomorrow, special guest Margie Lawson who describes herself as a "counseling psychologist who’s been a college professor, workshop presenter, keynote speaker, clinical trainer, sex therapist, director of an Impotence Clinic, hypnotherapist, and writer."   You won't want to miss this.

Bottom Line:   Wish us luck...Breakfast Bingo with Mom (and family) at the casino.

Posted by Barbara Vey on February 11, 2008 | Comments (22)

February 11, 2008
In response to: Important February Birthday (and it's not a President)
Jennifer LaBrecque commented:

A great big Happy Birthday to your Mom!

February 11, 2008
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Kimberly AKA The Problem Child commented:

Happy Birthday Barbara's Mom!

February 11, 2008
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ginawelborn commented:

Barb,

Thanks for sharing about Babe King's book, Between the Gutter and the Sky. Sounds like a yummy winner to me, plus proceeds help feed the needed. Talk about a win-win situation.

I hope your mom has a splendiferious day!

February 11, 2008
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Kristen Painter commented:

Happy Birthday to your mom! My parents arrive tomorrow and I'm psyched to hang out with them. My mom is an awesome shopping partner.

And thanks for giving a shout-out to Babe's book, Between The Gutter and the Sky! It's an awesome book that will not disappoint.

February 11, 2008
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Gemma Halliday commented:

Happy Birthday, Barbara's mom!

And, I've read Between the Gutter and the Sky. Wow, great book! Love her humorous style. And it's awesome what Babe is doing with the proceeds.
So, so sad to hear about Dawn. She will be missed.

February 11, 2008
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Deborah Macgillivray commented:

Thank you, Barbara, for posting about Dawn's passing.

February 11, 2008
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CJ Lyons commented:

Happy Birthday, Barbara's Mom!!!

And I can't wait to see what Margie has in store for us tomorrow!

February 11, 2008
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Victoria Houseman commented:

Dawn will not only be missed, but always remembered. She was one of the kindest, most giving women to newbie authors I've ever met. Always willing to help. She was just a wonderful, gentle soul that I was glad to call not only colleague, but friend. Victoria Bromley w/a Victoria Houseman

February 11, 2008
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Michele Ann Young commented:

Happy birthday to your mom, Barbara and thanks for posting about Dawn Thompson. She was such a lovely person.
I'm also delighted to see the advice of my American Title Sister Gerri Russel being taken to heart.

February 11, 2008
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Diane D White commented:

Dawn Thompson was truly one of the most talented writers of our times. She was a sweet spirit and we will miss her.

February 11, 2008
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Edie Ramer commented:

Barbara, happy birthday to your mom. Phyllis A. Whitney died on Feb. 9th. She was 104, and she published her last book at age 94.

February 11, 2008
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Barbara Vey commented:

Edie, I didn't hear about Phyllis Whitney. I read her books while I was in high school and loved them. What an amazing career.

February 11, 2008
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Leanne Burroughs commented:

Thank you so much for posting about the passing of Dawn Thompson. Not only was she a brilliant author, she was one of the most caring people.

While we sill miss his loving spirit, her legacy will live on forever in her beautiful words.

May she rest in peace.

February 11, 2008
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Leanne Burroughs commented:

Happy Birthday, Barbara's mom!!! May your day be happy and blessed.

February 11, 2008
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Anne Whitfield commented:

Dawn's passing is so sad. Thank you for mentioning her.

February 11, 2008
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Jacquie Rogers commented:

Happy birthday, Barbara's Mom. . . . . Thanks for posting the news about Dawn Thompson. She was a marvelously talented writer and a kind and generous soul.

. . . . . Yay, Gerri!

February 11, 2008
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Hurricane commented:

Happy Birthday to Barbara's mom she raised very kind and generous lady.
Thank-you for posting the news about Dawn Thompson.

February 11, 2008
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Daan Van der Merwe commented:

Hi Barbara!

I'm so happy for you that you have the privilege of sharing your mother's 78th birthday with her. Yesterday, 11 February, my only sister turned 48, which is the exact age my mother was when she passed away 35 years ago.

February 12, 2008
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Barbara Vey commented:

Since my mom's computer challenged, she wanted me to thank everyone for their kind wishes. Daan, I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you had a great time celebrating your sister's special day.
BTW, my sister won $200 at breakfast bingo...and she shared.

February 12, 2008
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Patti Rowell commented:

Congratulations to your mother on her long and productive life.

Patti Rowell
writing as Patricia Frances Rowell

February 13, 2008
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Babe commented:

Oh my. This is a delightful surprise. Thank you so much for including me. I'm...speechless, and those who know me realize that doesn't happen very often. :)
Yes, Gran's Van do wonderful work for people often overlooked. I count it a priviledge to help them.
Happy 78th to your mother. Absolutely awesome. May she have a wonderful year.

Luv ya,

Babe