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Today I must take a moment to wish a VERY HAPPY 89th BIRTHDAY to my GLAM-MA Phyllis.
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She is one of the most amazing women I know. She has survived the great depression, WW2 and my dad's family; which is literally a feat in itself. She was a step-mother extraordinaire (of 11 children) an amazing wife and working woman. Biology is not what makes someone a parent or grandparent and the choice to marry her and bring her into our family was the BEST one my grandfather ever made. My sincere gratitude to grampa Chuck!
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My grandma has always been there for me and a permanent fixture in my life of love. Never forgetting a birthday or special occasion and was a major influence on my personal STYLE. We have shared a mutual love of fashion for as long as I can remember and I was always excited to go to see her and look through her closet, jewels and her MAJOR shoe collection!
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She served as part of the inspiration for my company;
EVOLUTION VINTAGE (read the story HERE) and the silver, uber FAB mannequin that ALL Evolution Vintage pieces are photographed on is name after her; Phyllis.
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On days like these I wish I was closer to home but know that I am sending my love to Ontario CANADA all the way from the Central Coast of Cali. CHEERS to 89 MORE YEARS!!
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I Love You,
Lisa
XOXOXO
Grandmas hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever. ~Author Unknown
What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies. ~Rudolph Giuliani
Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day and now the day was complete. ~Marcy DeMaree
You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother. ~Proverb
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What a wonderful story! And your grandmother is still beautiful. You are so fortunate to have such a wonderful person or should I say people in your life. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteShe's gorgeous! Many happy birthday wishes to her! I just lost my Grandma last month, so this warms my heart. xoxo
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