February 28

Today is my friend Terri's birthday.  We've known each other since kindergarten.  We were friends through high school and roomed together our first year of college.  Terri has lived in Alaska for many, many years.  We've always stayed in touch through each of us raising two daughters, sending Christmas and birthday cards.  Last winter we were able to both be in our hometown of Streator at the same time.  It was the first time we'd seen each other in nearly 30 years.  What a treat that was!

Forget-me-nots are my favorite flower and the Alaskan state flower.  The photo is of Park Street in Streator with the steeple of Immaculate Conception Church in the distance.  We both sat through many a Mass in that church.  Happy Birthday, Terri!  Mary