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  • Jean

    Thank you for sharing your creative path in this blog. Your story and your generosity have been an inspiration for many, including me. Best wishes!

    May 28, 2016
    • Elizabeth McDonnell

      Jean, thanks so much for sharing in my journey, and I’m glad to hear you feel inspired. That means a lot to me!

      May 28, 2016
  • What a generous gift to offer your readers! You should be so proud of all you have accomplished this year and it has been an honor and joy watching it unfold. As you know, this year I came full-circle and became a professor in the very same program where I earned my Master’s degree. It has been so incredibly rewarding helping new therapists grow! And, speaking of growing, one more celebration has been the start of our very first vegetable garden- so far we have enjoyed lots of salads, green smoothies, and homemade pesto. Yum!! Cheers to you, your birthday, and much more success to come! ❤️

    May 27, 2016
    • Elizabeth McDonnell

      Thanks so much! and I love both of those things – the rewarding step in your career and the garden. I want a garden-made salad! :) xoxo you have so much to be proud of too.

      May 27, 2016
  • Carol Magidman

    Happy Birthday, Elizabeth! I love reading your blogs, and seeing your beautiful artwork. I’m so excited! I will be retiring from teaching in only 28 days!!! I have to admit I do have mixed feelings. I will really miss my adorable and lovable kindergarten students! I will miss their hugs, their stories, and their laughter. I will miss seeing my colleagues every day. So many of them have become such dear friends. But, I will not miss driving an hour each way. I will not miss typing reports, writing lesson plans, marking papers, or covering 8th grade classes. Maybe, Dave and I can even go the Grand Canyon in the fall!

    May 26, 2016
    • Elizabeth McDonnell

      Carol, congratulations! I can totally see why it would feel hard as well, but you’re off on a new adventure! I’m excited for you.

      May 27, 2016
  • Kevin

    Happy, happy Birthday again to you! Love reading about your journey, and as you and Eric start your own family, I am truly thankful for our wonderful family – I smile everyday!

    May 26, 2016
    • Elizabeth McDonnell

      Hooray! Love you!

      May 26, 2016
  • Patti Hermes

    Happy Birthday! I also just recently celebrated my birthday and a year of major change and personal growth. Next week is my final days as a homeschooling mom as my youngest prepares to enter hs in the fall, and I am so proud of how he has taken ownership of his learning. I am now looking forward to focusing on my creative work and building a business that can support us.

    May 25, 2016
    • Elizabeth McDonnell

      Thanks Patti! Happy birthday to you, too :) Sounds like you’re at the point of an amazing transition – best of luck to you!

      May 25, 2016
  • Kelli Paul

    Where to begin! This has been one of the top two most challenging years of my life. I’ve watched my baby grow up and have grown along with her. Not easy – and not there yet (not by a long shot!) – but we’re slowly learning this new life. For me, the positive is learning to take a breath in the midst of the chaos…

    Blessings as you welcome your new little one in this world soon! <3

    May 25, 2016
    • Elizabeth McDonnell

      Such a big year for you, Kelli! Thanks for sharing :) and thank you! I’ll better understand your experience soon enough!

      May 25, 2016
  • Rosemary Northcutt

    This year I welcomed my third grandchild and have been able to spend time quietly with all three… holding the baby and rocking her to sleep… reading book after book with my oldest granddaughter… and building complex track systems and stations with my grandson while singing, “I’ve been working on the railroad” very softly…

    May 25, 2016
    • Elizabeth McDonnell

      Such a year of blessings for you! and such beautiful kids :)

      May 25, 2016
  • Mark Raisner

    A very Happy Birthday to you!

    May 25, 2016
    • Elizabeth McDonnell

      Thank you, Mark! :)

      May 25, 2016

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