Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

I ashamed that I didn't know our Helen was having a birthday. She was the birthday poem lady at one time and she had made my day more than once. Helen has always been a special name for me because My best friend in High Shool had that name as does my very close firend at the YMCA that I've know about twenty. I also had sister-in-law and a cousin with that name. When I got to know our special Helen, it seem this was the perfect name for her. Once again, you have created a wonderful poem and put in eight ad ends with music and other delights. We all get to enjoy Helen's party.

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023

Beth, thank you for this very kind. Review for Helen's poem. I appreciate it so much and I loved hearing how many Helens are apart of your life. Wow. She will be excited to read about all of them too?
Thanks again, my friend.

Comment from RaynaHarleenQuinns

Excellent

I love me some Helena Bonham Carter. She's like Tim Burton's muse and very well verse in any single thing that she does. So you have acting royality with that cool first name

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Thank you for your very kind words for Helen's poem. I did not know that about Helena B Carter. Very interesting! And appreciated!

Comment from Neonewman

Excellent

Debi, this is a beautiful way to wish her a happy birthday. Helen must be overwhelmed with cheer. You certainly have a knack for this, my friend.
God bless,
Steve

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Hi again, Steve, I fear you may be spoiling me. LOL..
But you are so kind and I thank you so much for the awesome comments for Helen, as well for her poem. I hope she is reading all of these dear messages for her. Thanks again, my friend. Debi

reply by Neonewman on 14-Nov-2023

Well deserved, young lady!

Comment from Wendyanne

Excellent

Thanks for identifying all of the Helens Debi as I didn't know them all. This is a lovely, well written tribute to Lyenochka. I am not familiar with her poetry but I will now take a peek to see what I'm missing!

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Wendyanne., you are so kind and I thank you so much for the awesome comments for Helen, as well for her poem. I hope she is reading all of these dear messages for her. Thanks again, my friend. Debi

Comment from Jacob1395

Excellent

I really enjoy reading your birthday poems. Again, Helen sounds like another special person, and I liked how you opened up talking about famous Helen's as well. I recognise most of them in the picture. An excellent piece.

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Hi Jacob, you are so kind and I thank you so much for the awesome comments for Helen, as well for her poem. I hope she is reading all of these dear messages for her. Thanks again, my friend. Debi

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

This is beautifully expressed here, Debi! One of the best I've read of yours that will inevitably make Helen very proud. There's no doubt (and I've only been here a short while) she's a wonderful asset to Fanstory, a highly intelligent and deeply committed member of the team who works tirelessly to create unity and positive vibes. Well done to her and yourself, Debi, for honouring her like this! Take care Debbie

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Debbie, I sure appreciate all your very kind words for Helen and her poem. She truly is a wonderful friend to all.
I am thankful for her in my life.

Comment from Paul McFarland

Excellent

Great videos, Debi. "I Believe" by Jimmy Fortune is one of my favorites. You must have done a lot of research on all those Helens. Great birthday poem.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thanks so much, Paul. Actually I did take the lazy way out for Helen''s music and I borrowed from a few others who Helen had remarked that she loved the music. And yes, you know that I will always get my guy, Jimmy Fortune in there as he is one of my very favorites too. Did I ever tell you that Glen's first cousin who lived only two miles from our farm here, is a champion fiddle player and has been in Branson for the last twenty years playing as head fiddle player for Buck Trent, and others, but most recently for Mel Tillis, before he died a couple years ago. If you look up Bruce Hoffman fiddler, you will see that he was from Howard Lake, MN and is an amazing musician and I have never heard of any famous singer that doesn't know Bruce or know of him. Whenever we went there, we always get to go backstage and meet and even party with some of the stars. Anyway, when we were there last, we got a dulcimer and I learned to play I believe on it and it is pretty cool. And yes, I have met Jimmy Fortune twice and Daily and Vincent once. Plus drank soda's at a party with TGraham Brown after a show once, after the wine was turned back into water. LOL... And thanks for the kind comments for Helen's poem.

reply by Paul McFarland on 14-Nov-2023

You have done a lot, Debi. I have seen a few shows, but I don't like to leave home.

reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Sorry that I get so long winded, Paul. I just love that we love so much of the same music so I love to share stories like that with you. It is always nice talking to you.

Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi Debi
Well done and what a lovely poem for OUR Helen here on FS who id so deserving of a tribute Happy Birthday so add my wishes also
Cheers Chris xx

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Hi Chrissy, I sure appreciate all your very kind words for Helen and her poem. She truly is a wonderful friend to all.
I am thankful for her in my life.

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

A lovely tribute to the Helens in our lives and especially our FanStory friend. She definitely is in good company. Excellent presentation and giving us a visual of all these famous ladies past and present.
Happy Birthday to our Helen.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Hi Janet, well let me tell you that I am so thankful for you this year, as I'm sure many are.. Ms Thanksgiving bd girl! Before then, could you give me a few of your favorite songs?
Thanks for the lovely words for Helen and her poem. So appreciated, my friend. Also keeping your family in my prayers!

reply by Janet Foor on 15-Nov-2023

I think I sent you my songs via a message. Hope you got them or I can send again. The days get busy and I forget what I?ve done. ☹️

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Yes, I got them and I appreciate it very much!

Comment from Annmuma

Exceptional

Helen is an exceptional woman and perfectly portrayed by your words. Debi, you have a talent for touching people with your words and knowing just the right thing to say and how to say. Great poem. ann

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Ann, you are pretty terrific yourself. I am delighted that your party went so well, and wow, 80 people. You must have the most wonderful children. I was so impressed with Mary.
Thanks so much for the sweet comments for Helen. I always think of her as the matriarch of FS. I am blessed to call her one of my best friends here.
Thank you also, dear friend for the six stars for Helen and her poem.