Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this birthday tribute for Pearl Edwards (Valda) with us. I am not familiar with this Fan
Storian. I am going to have to search her out. I trust your recommendation.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2023

Barb, I think she has been there since 2005, but not 100% sure. Thank tho for checking on her tho. I do know her almost as well as I do you and with that being said my dear, when is your birthday. (If you don't mind me asking)
You and so many have been so good to me, so that is why I really would like to pay it forward a little for some of you. Thanks for always being so kind but also for all your great feedback. I remember when I wrote my first story a while back, you had me change the word next to following, and I think of that every time I am in that scenario. Because of friends like you, we all move forward with our passion and I thank you for that.

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Happy Birthday, Valda! I hope your birthday is extra good and extra long with many blessings in store!

Debi, thank you for this lovely merry-go-rhyme poem and tribute to our lovely pearl. She really is all you said.

Love and blessings to you both.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2023

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

A lovely tribute of Valda for her birthday. Being on time does not really matter, as being thought of with such beautiful words.
A very thoughtful tribute and a chance to know her better.
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2023

Thank you so much Mary and I am so thankful to have so many that I know well enough that I can help others to get to know too. It is also my way of thanking others who review me, of whom I can barely review in return because of my eyes. With you of course being so high on that list, and I thank you so much for that and for your kind comments for this poem for Valda.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Wow! You're a super sleuth to find out her birthday and then I looked on her profile and lo! It's right there. I'm so happy you found out her birthday and gave her this beautiful tribute. I love her poetry and now her prose, too! Thank you! I'll message her now!

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2023

A lovely friend of mine started this a long time ago and got too busy to continue, so I am just trying to pick up some of what she started. I do like how you do it now, with the once a month. When I decided to stop doing quite so many contests, it made sense for me to continue this instead of finding other things to write about. I would rather find out more about our friends, instead of just things. Also a little thank you back for all of those who always review me, of which I am not able to give back right now.

reply by lyenochka on 27-Apr-2023

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Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

I'm sure Valda had no qualms on receiving your spectacular birthday poem in her honor. I'll bet she has a smile a mile wide.

Your story telling is superb along with a matching rhyme scheme.

Another lovely post.

Cheers, Debi.
John

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2023

Thanks so much John, and I am so thankful to have so many that I know well enough that I can help others to get to know too. It is also my way of thanking others who review me, of whom I can barely review in return. With you of course being so high on that list, and I thank you so much for that.

Comment from Alexandra Trovato

Excellent

Aww Debi How are you and your siblings doing? This is a beautiful poem for your friend Valda and I wish her a Happy Birthday too and I pray that the memories of her husband will comfort her until they meet again. Many Blessings and Good Wishes to You Both,

Alex :))

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2023

Thanks so much Alexandra, and I am so thankful to have so many that I know well enough that I can help others to get to know too. It is also my way of thanking others who review me, of whom I can barely review in return because of my eyes. With you of course being so high on that list, and I thank you so much for that and for your kind comments for this poem for Valda.

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this lovely birthday poem. I like the way you have written it, and what a great picture to illustrate your words: "A Pearl within our eyes Who's Precious like no other."

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2023

Thanks so much Anne, and I am so thankful to have so many that I know well enough that I can help others to get to know too. It is also my way of thanking others who review me, of whom I can barely review in return because of my eyes. With you of course being so high on that list, and I thank you so much for that and for your kind comments for this poem for Valda.

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I'm sure if you posted a month from now, she would be just as honored. Very cool poem. Birthdays can go unnoticed unless Debi is your friend. Lol. Great job. Thank you for posting. And a very happy birthday week to Miss Valda. Gretchen

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2023

Thanks so much Gretchen! And you my dear friend are another one I can't wait to write about. I am so thankful to have so many that I try to know well enough that I can help others to get to know too. It is also my way of thanking others who review me, of whom I can barely review in return because of my eyes. With you of course being so high on that list, and I thank you so much for that and for your kind comments for this poem for Valda.

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

What a lovely tribute and birthday wish for Valda. The photo accompanying your sweet poem is perfect. Happy birthday wishes, Valda, from the rest of us.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2023

Thanks so much Ginda and I am so thankful to have so many that I know well enough that I can help others to get to know too. It is also my way of thanking others who review me, of whom I can barely review in return because of my eyes. With you of course being so high on that list, and I thank you so much for that and for your kind comments for this poem for Valda.

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

Another great birthday wish for a fellow FanStorian.

This had great creative imagery, awesome presentation, font and visuals.

I am sure she is going to absolutely love it. This was a very nice gesture towards a fellow writer.

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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2023

Thank you so very much my dear friend and I am so thankful to have so many that I know well enough that I can help others to get to know too. It is also my way of thanking others who review me, of whom I can barely review in return because of my eyes. With you of course being so high on that list, and I thank you so much for that and for your kind comments for this poem for Valda.