My grandmother was a huge influence in my life. It’s a wonderful grandmother who can convince every one of her grandchildren that they were her favorite. My grandmother was that woman. Between my two sisters and I, each one of us would swear that we were her favorites.
My grandmother died six weeks shy of my 19th birthday and 4 weeks shy of the birth of my twin daughters. While she is gone she is never, ever forgotten, so when Delilah came to us and her birthday was estimated as December I polled my sisters to see if they’d mind if Delilah shared my grandmother’s birthday.
Thank God they said yes, cause I would’ve done it anyway. 😉 They probably knew that though…LOL
So today is the day we celebrate the life of two beautiful beings. One being my grandmother, a woman who guided and nurtured me from infancy to adulthood. The other being Delilah who has given me one hell of a ride these last six years.
Delilah, Miss D, D, Pretty Girl, Sweet Lips, Sweet Pea, DEE-LIE-LAH!, DEE-LIE-LAH ROSE! Princess.
My second hand rose goes by many names.
Finally resting, the first day she was home.
But no matter what we call her, she brings joy, laughter and a zest for life into our lives. When she first joined our house I thought she was sent to me to teach me patience, but lately I’ve come to think she was sent to me to make me laugh.
And she does that. On a daily basis.
Happy birthday sweet princess, you’ve been an amazing influence in my life and I treasure every moment I have with you.
Today we’re celebrating Delilah’s birthday with some of our favorite pictures, which we’re sharing on Facebook. Won’t you join us?
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That was very beautiful! So touching to read that!
We agree. Sending love and pets to sweet D. Happy Birthday Delilah and we hope you have a lovely time and have a super Saturday.
Best wishes Molly
Happy Birthday Delilah! Party it up good! Mom says that to share a birthday or to be named after a beloved family member is an honor if you are a pet lover and if that person you are honoring truly knew you they would appreciate the honor. Your grandmother sounds wonderful and I’m sure you miss her even after all these years. My mom has a great Aunt like that and she misses her all the time. She’s been gone for like 30 years, but those that influence you when you are young are always so very important.
Sweet Lips, huh? Well, better than “Hot Lips Houlihan”, I guess.
Damnation, this stupid iPod — it keeps cutting off most of what I wrote! Happy Birthday, Delilah!!!
Today’s a special day, a special day for Delilah, so Delilah dance and Delilah sing a birthday is a special thing, happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday Delilah!
Your Grandmother sounded like a very special lady. My Nana was the same, everyone was her favourite! [Maybe it is something with grandmother’s born in December, my Nana’s birthday was December 19].
Enjoy your days of memories and making new ones with Delilah!
♫ HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRFDAY TO YOU DELILAH !♫
You have a super FANGTASTIC time celebrating you Super Special Day!!!
We did not realize what a MEMORY FILLED Name you have! THAT is wonderful.
what a beautiful birthday story. have an amazing day
retro rover
Happy Birthday sweet naughty Delilah – thanks for brining so much joy to those around you 🙂
Happy birthday to Delilah! I know she doesn’t know how many lives she touches through your blog, but she is one special dog!
Happy Barkday Delilah 🙂 Have a PAWsome celebration. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Happy birthday, Delilah. I feel like you are my own dog. And there are times when I am glad you are not. 🙂 But you are always lovable and funny.
How cool that Delilah shares her birthday with your Grandmother! That is a true honor! Happy Happy Birthday Delilah!
Happy birthday, Delilah! I think that is a dog’s best feature… That they make us laugh and smile each day!
Lovely post and tribute to your grandma (I never knew mine), and to Delilah!
Wow wee you had twin girls at a young age, I couldn’t imagine. I bet that had a bearing at you being the strong woman you are today. Happy Birthday Delilah, I hope you have many many more.
Happy Birthday to sweet Delilah! 😀 Your grandmother must have been wonderful, too.
Happy Birthday Delilah! I have a feeling Grandma is watching you enjoy your day.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Happy Birthday Delilah!
Jodi – quick question, what company did you use to create the calendars?
Printing Center, USA http://www.printingcenterusa.com
Hi Y’all!
Happy birthday to you Delilah! Happy number 6!
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Happy Birthday, Delilah! What a nice gesture, setting her birthday to the same as your grandmothers.
Happy happy birthday Delilah and also to your Grandmother. I bet your Grandma is looking down and laughing at Delilah’s antics too!
Happy belated Birthday Delilah! That is so special that her and your grandma share the same birthday!
She reminds me so much of Leroy with her silliness.
Happy birthday Delilah!
I hope that Delilah had a wonderful birthday. 🙂
I think your grandmother is looking down on you and enjoying the fact that Delilah keeps you so entertained and happy(and entertains the rest of us too). Hope she had a great birthday!
I’m a turd – I didn’t realize Delilah’s birthday had come up! Happy Birthday! Hope she got some excellent treats on her special day she shares with a special lady! 🙂