THE FORESTER ARTIST

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This Forester’s Bliss

Posted on September 11, 2013 by foresterartist

Mary aka, Sneaking Bliss, loves writing about bliss. Today she is celebrating a birthday and a big one at that. Some birthday bliss is just what she deserves.

Thinking about the day that she entered the world makes me reflect on the bliss she has brought me and so many others. It is difficult to sum up all the experiences we have shared together. Sometimes the journey has been like a bullet train moving way to fast leaving us wondering where the time went. Other times it was like a wagon train head West, a difficult journey, but full of spectacular sights and hope for the future. I’ve loved the journey with her.

Mary digging for gold.

Mary digging for gold.

It is your birthday today Mary, but I feel like the one who has been given a great gift. Thank you for being my bliss. Happy Birthday and I love you.

“If they gave me a fortune my pleasure would be small. I could lose it all tomorrow and never mind at all, but if I should lose your love dear I don’t know what I’d do. For I know I’ll never find another you.”

The Seekers – Tom Springfield

I’ll Never Find Another You

48 thoughts on “This Forester’s Bliss”

Andrea on September 11, 2013 at 11:07 am said:

VERY NICE
GREETING(s(from ANDREA
BEAUTIFUL DAY

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- foresterartist on September 11, 2013 at 10:51 pm said:
  
  Thank you Andrea.
  
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  - Andrea on September 12, 2013 at 12:04 am said:
    
    *MANY HUGS**
    
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    - foresterartist on September 12, 2013 at 10:31 am said:
      
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elenacaravela on September 11, 2013 at 11:18 am said:

Lovely portrait and a stirring birthday tribute.

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- foresterartist on September 11, 2013 at 10:53 pm said:
  
  Thank you Elena. She is an inspiring woman.
  
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petspeopleandlife on September 11, 2013 at 11:19 am said:

A wonderful and very loving post for the love of your life. Happy birthday to Mary.

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- foresterartist on September 11, 2013 at 10:54 pm said:
  
  Thank you Yvonne. She deserves every bit of it.
  
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lindamartinandersen on September 11, 2013 at 11:27 am said:

Tim and Mary–a couple that knows the meaning of bliss! So happy for you both!

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- foresterartist on September 11, 2013 at 11:01 pm said:
  
  Awww! Thanks Linda.
  
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Madison on September 11, 2013 at 11:47 am said:

Happy birthday, Mrs. Livingston!!

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- foresterartist on September 11, 2013 at 11:02 pm said:
  
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sefeniak on September 11, 2013 at 11:53 am said:

Happy Birthday! I think you are both lucky. You have each other. A rare thing these days.

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- foresterartist on September 11, 2013 at 11:04 pm said:
  
  Lucky indeed!
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on September 11, 2013 at 1:29 pm said:

What a sweet birthday tribute. Happy Birthday Mary!

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- foresterartist on September 11, 2013 at 11:10 pm said:
  
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pamtanzey on September 11, 2013 at 1:34 pm said:

So sweet! Happy Birthday Mary!!

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- foresterartist on September 12, 2013 at 5:41 am said:
  
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doronart on September 11, 2013 at 2:27 pm said:

Mary Happy Birthday love the photo with the star at the background on the van.

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- foresterartist on September 12, 2013 at 10:25 am said:
  
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chatou11 on September 12, 2013 at 4:03 am said:

Happy Birthday Mary and it is so beautiful to be loved like that. She has such a beautiful smile.
Thank you Tim for sharing

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- foresterartist on September 12, 2013 at 10:26 am said:
  
  Yes, I do love her smile!
  
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Sally on September 12, 2013 at 11:48 am said:

Very nice Tim. Now I know where the phrase, “a match made in heaven”, came from. And yes, she is a very inspiring and talented woman!

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- foresterartist on September 12, 2013 at 9:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sally. I am a wee bit attached to her.
  
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ruthsartwork on September 12, 2013 at 4:06 pm said:

Happy birthday, Mary! Virgos rule! (Not that I am biased though).

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- foresterartist on September 12, 2013 at 9:31 pm said:
  
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Pink Saucer on September 13, 2013 at 6:58 am said:

Happy Birthday Mary, you are so beautiful and so are you two lovers! :)…

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- foresterartist on September 13, 2013 at 11:44 am said:
  
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Pink Saucer on September 13, 2013 at 7:02 am said:

Also, is it possible to buy a signed by you two paperback copy of one of the books both of you illustrated…:)…?

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- foresterartist on September 13, 2013 at 11:47 am said:
  
  Of course, I’ll check with Mary on how she want it done. Have you visited Redtail.com.?
  
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  - Pink Saucer on September 13, 2013 at 1:03 pm said:
    
    yes Tim, I think I can buy directly from there but wasn’t sure how I could get a signed copy though!… Just thought it would feel nicer… But if that’s a bit complicated I don’t mind buying off the site! 🙂
    
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    - foresterartist on September 13, 2013 at 8:43 pm said:
      
      Don’t do anything yet. Mary will get you a discount code and we will know it’s for you so they will get signed.
      
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      - Pink Saucer on September 14, 2013 at 9:29 am said:
        
        Great! 🙂 Look forward!
        
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      - Pink Saucer on September 25, 2013 at 8:38 am said:
        
        Hi Tim, were you able to find out? Pls do let me know. Many thanks. Otherwise don’t worry yourself. I’ll book them directly online.
        
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      - foresterartist on September 25, 2013 at 12:16 pm said:
        
        I’m sorry Divya. We have been out so much lately that I dropped the ball. I am sending myself a reminder. Don’t do anything yet we have a plan!
        
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andelieya 安德洌雅 (official) on September 13, 2013 at 8:05 pm said:

What a beautiful companion of a well-deserving forester and artist! A lifetime of happiness to both of you!

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- foresterartist on September 13, 2013 at 8:55 pm said:
  
  Aww, thank you Andelieya. What a sweet thing to say. 🙂
  
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Zest on September 14, 2013 at 2:22 am said:

Happy birthday to Mary, and what a sweet post 🙂

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- foresterartist on September 14, 2013 at 7:08 am said:
  
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pondviewgal on September 15, 2013 at 7:50 pm said:

What a great birthday tribute! Happy Belated Birthday, Mary!

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- foresterartist on September 16, 2013 at 11:29 am said:
  
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susannablaauw on September 23, 2013 at 5:55 am said:

What a lovely, moving tribute to your wife. You ave a way with words as well as pencils/paints 🙂

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- susannablaauw on September 23, 2013 at 5:56 am said:
  
  ave=have (I’m sorry I didn’t spot it before posting)
  
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- foresterartist on September 23, 2013 at 10:17 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Susanna!
  
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bluebrightly on October 12, 2013 at 1:35 pm said:

What a wonderful thing to do.

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- foresterartist on October 14, 2013 at 7:16 am said:
  
  I’m just a lucky guy! 🙂
  
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Hope Like Morning on November 27, 2013 at 8:02 am said:

This is so sweet! I wish both of you many more happy blessed years together!

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- foresterartist on November 27, 2013 at 9:55 am said:
  
  Why thank you Hope. We are just getting started. 😀
  
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