Had she lived, Maggie would have celebrated her 60th birthday today. She'd have liked it because it's sunny and mild.....if cold. She'd have taken great pleasure and delight in the many calls from the kids, the grandkids, nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles but most of all, mom & Frank, Tara and Colleen, all wishing her a happy birthday. Life is funny, isn't it ? Just when you think you've got it figured out, it throws you a fast ball......and you strike out.

On one of her many admissions to the hospital, one of her Respiratory Therapists overheard me fondly refer to her as *Honey Lamb*. Well, shame on me! From then on many of the staff would poke their heads into her room and if I were there, they'd teasingly greet her & me with...." Hi, Lamby!! " Even close to crossing that swelling tide, life has it's moments. Yes, it does.

Happy Birthday, "Lamby!" RIP