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Sally Highland's avatar

Wow!! What a beautiful fabulous present that you got to give Becky as you wrote Because She Was Born. I’m so happy and proud of you for what you wrote. As your mother, I’m definitely not a very good writer but everything you wrote about Becky, your wife, your most precious wonderful person (along with your kids)😇❤️ is so fabulous. As you read Because She Was Born, I can picture and feel all the love you have for Becky and all the joy and happiness she has brought to your life. As her mother in law, I can also add to Because Becky Was Born, how much love, fun and joy she has brought into my life. Everyone that associates with Becky, whether it be a family member , a friend, a colleague, any animal that’s on earth that gets to meet her is also very lucky. ❤️❤️❤️ Wonderful writing as usual Norm. I love you so very much. Happy Birthday DIL🎂🥳🥂💕

Love MIL❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Norman T. Leonard's avatar

Thanks, mom! Love you.

Raymond Obstfeld's avatar

Because Norm was born, we get to read these wonderful, funny, insightful posts.

Norman T. Leonard's avatar

Thanks, Ray. One of the great things about writing is learning how many people contribute to who you are. ;)

Judy's avatar

What great good luck to you that Becky was born. And great good luck to Becky that you were born.🫶👍

Norman T. Leonard's avatar

Agreed! And great good luck that you were born. :)

Pat Cody's avatar

That’s just the very best love and appreciation letter everrrr❤️

Norman T. Leonard's avatar

Thanks, Pat! She makes it easy.

Megan's avatar

Happy Birthday Becky!!

Jen Wijnker's avatar

Adorable. The love you two show each other is truly inspirational and so very wonderful.

Because Becky was born, I got to meet Norm, and enjoy his podcast, short films, books, Substack, and many creative endeavors.

Because Becky was born, I had an amazing birth experience with my third child. Because Becky was born, several unwanted cats have been gifted the most loving forever home imaginable. Because Becky was born, I was encouraged to follow my heart along a career path rarely traveled, but one that has filled my heart with love and hope every day I do it. Because Becky was born, I know that a being of both true and pure heart AND incredible beauty CAN exist in this world.

Wow. I am so grateful that Becky was born. And grateful to know both of you.

Larry Urish's avatar

In lieu of my snarky (and feeble) attempt at (alleged) humor, all I have is this: I can't think of a kinder, sweeter, more loving birthday gift from a husband to a wife. Heaven on Earth is embodied in what – and who – you are for each other.