Dearest Monette, I did not forget your birthday and thought of you on
 the day.  I am in the middle of a family crisis and God only knows
 what other crises in all reverence so could not celebrate your day
 though wished to.  I am so sorry I am so absent too, re: previous
 sentence, I am in a bit of a mess.  Glad you had a good day.  Be
 like me celebrate your birthday for days on end! I feel, apart from it
 being Jesus' birthday that birthdays are even more important than
 Christmas as it is your own unique individual special day, just for
 you.  learned btw on average each person shares their b'day with
 9 million worldwide lol.  I did try to find your phone no. a couple
 of days ago to phone you to wish you birthday greetings but for
 some reason I cant find your phone no.   I dont understand as was
 sure I had it.  Anyway I love you and glad you had a good day
 and may this new year be your best yet!
  
 All my love always
  
 May/Mary/CD xoxo