Why all the fuss?

As unlikely as it may seem, Eileen will soon turn 50, beating many of us to the half century mark. The dread of the approaching birthday has been the subject of conversation for some time. Now that it is here, she still looks great and despite the normal wear and tear, such as eyesight, she remains remarkably intact.

To make this a memorable time, I am asking her many friends and family to post comments about her life and friendship and of course to encourage her into the next 50.

So, please log in, (sorry it requires a user name and password), and leave her with what ever comments you care to share, or email comments to: mappleget.eileenis50@blogger.com. Automatically your email will be published to this site along with any attachments such as pictures.

Thanks, Mark

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Continuing to Impress

I remember meeting Eileen for the first time at the Weber Christmas at my grandma's house in Sigourney, Iowa. Mark brought her home to meet the folks, and we had traveled to Iowa from Texas that year. (Don't ask me what year - they all run together.) However, I recall she had this awesome leather pant suit on and she looked terrific. Mark always seemed to go for smart blondes, and Eileen seemed to be the smartest one yet!

Probably more than anything else, I have always been impressed by Eileen's determination and her willingness to work hard at anything she does. I have occasionally teased her about her need to make everything 'perfect', but be assured that there is a degree of envy in any comment I might make about that!

Jerry and I will be joining the 50+ ranks this summer, and that means that Eileen--because she turns 50 first--sets the standard. You're awesome, Eileen, and we wish you another really wonderful, adventurous and 'perfect' 50 years.

Susan and Jerry Hurst
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