My wonderful mother Wendy Segall is turning 55 this New Years Eve and I am creating a blog for her birthday. The blog would not be complete if you were not involved. Please take some time to write a little something about Wendy. A memory, a funny story….ANYTHING and please attach a picture of some sort.
We all know how much Wendy goes out of her way to be creative and make everyone feel special. Please take the time to do the same for her, as she will treasure this forever.
Remember this is a HUGE SURPRISE, so keep it hush, hush! The Sooner the better! Thank you all so very much!
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15TH
Best,
Morgan
Here is a blog for Wendy, from all your friends and family showing their love and gratitude to you.
55 Reasons why I love my mom....
55. Because you like to shop as much as I do
54. Because we pretty much like the same music.
53. Because you inspire me to be a better person everyday.
52. Because you married the coolest guy alive.
51. Because you always let Cory and I be who we want to be.
50. Because you treat my friends like they are your own.
49. Because we chat about celeb's like they are our friends.
48. Because you have touched all of these people below.
47. Because you have dance moves for days.
46. Because you have made every apartment I have lived in a home.
45. Because you listen.
44. Because you have gone out of your way for Cory and I since the day we were born.
43. Because you have shown me what true love is.
42. Because you ALWAYS help me with ANY problem or issue I am having, no matter how small it might be.
41. Because no matter where in the world we go, we have to stop and shop in London.
40. Because you are so darn funny.
39. Because you have impeccable taste.
38. Because you shop at Marshals and TJ Maxx and still look like a million bucks.
37. Because you are proud of us, no matter what.
36. Because you treasure your friends and family like no one else I know.
35. Because no matter how tired you might be you take a bath every night (dedication!)
34. Because you are so witty.
33. Because you are such a planner.
32. Because you are extremely generous and conscientious of others.
31. Because I know you are crying right now.
30. Because you make every event so special.
29. Because you have such attention to detail.
28. Because you are the best role model.
27. Because you are so patient.
26. Because you always look at the bright side of things.
25. Because you are adventurous.
24. Because you teach me something new everyday.
23. Because I really do consider you a best friend.
22. Because you are so street smart.
21. Because you are so knowledgeable.
20. Because you keep in such good contact with people.
19. Because you care.
18. Because you are straight forward.
17. Because you love to travel and meet new people.
16. Because you think I am funny.
15. Because you'll tell me how I really look.
14. Because you believe.
13. Because you make it happen.
12. Because you are a great cook.
11. Because you have had a file for my wedding since I was 7.
10. Because to you family comes first.
9. Because you are so strong, physically and mentally.
8. Because you help others and give back.
7. Because you know the importance of a dollar.
6. Because you are so artsy.
5. Because you are so hip.
4. Because you were in two cult classic films, Grease and Halloween.
3. Because you still use AOL.
2. Because you always remain classy.
1. Because I just wrote 55 things I love about you and that was not enough, I could go on for days.
I love you Mom, you are such an amazing person and have brought so much to this world. Don't take my word for it though...
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Happy Birthday!!!
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Happy Birthday!!!
To my best friend
To my best friend , to my wife and to my lover, who happen to be one and the same.
We have been friends for 30 + years and it feels like we just met; I really want you to know how much I love and admire you.
You are the smartest and most courageous woman I know and I am so proud of all that you have done and continue to do everyday.
You take care of me, our family and those damn kids of ours better than anyone could; for that alone I thank you over and over again.
I hope you have the best birthday yet.
Happy Double Nickels!!!
I love you very very very much.
Me
We have been friends for 30 + years and it feels like we just met; I really want you to know how much I love and admire you.
You are the smartest and most courageous woman I know and I am so proud of all that you have done and continue to do everyday.
You take care of me, our family and those damn kids of ours better than anyone could; for that alone I thank you over and over again.
I hope you have the best birthday yet.
Happy Double Nickels!!!
I love you very very very much.
Me
Wendy is wonderfully warm and generous
Life often leads us on a path that isn't always planned.
When I found myself pregnant at the age of twenty with no help, I was relieved to find The Cradle Adoption Agency in Evanston, Illinois.
I was even more relieved when I found that I'd be able to stay for my last trimester with a family nearby.
That family was Wendy's wonderfully warm and generous clan.
I was with them for almost two years??
Wendy was ten when I arrived and was as outgoing and brilliant then as she is now; forty-five years later.
I was able to attend junior college, sew, create and learn that love makes a difference.
At one point, Wendy was fifteen??, she came out to stay with me in San Jose, CA.
She jumped right in with me as I was attempting to sell a product/Stik Snak at the San Jose County Fair.
Alas, the artichoke heart. cheese, tomato, salami, shrimp and cream cheese on a skewer was too healthy for a County Fair. The French Fry guy did well.
We had the best time though and my guess is that when she returned to school, not many other classmates could report that they'd done what she had done.
Wendy Segall, you are beautiful inside and out.
Happy Birthday.
I love you, Madeline
When I found myself pregnant at the age of twenty with no help, I was relieved to find The Cradle Adoption Agency in Evanston, Illinois.
I was even more relieved when I found that I'd be able to stay for my last trimester with a family nearby.
That family was Wendy's wonderfully warm and generous clan.
I was with them for almost two years??
Wendy was ten when I arrived and was as outgoing and brilliant then as she is now; forty-five years later.
I was able to attend junior college, sew, create and learn that love makes a difference.
At one point, Wendy was fifteen??, she came out to stay with me in San Jose, CA.
She jumped right in with me as I was attempting to sell a product/Stik Snak at the San Jose County Fair.
Alas, the artichoke heart. cheese, tomato, salami, shrimp and cream cheese on a skewer was too healthy for a County Fair. The French Fry guy did well.
We had the best time though and my guess is that when she returned to school, not many other classmates could report that they'd done what she had done.
Wendy Segall, you are beautiful inside and out.
Happy Birthday.
I love you, Madeline
Happy 55th Birthday Wendy
Happy 55th Birthday Wendy:
From the day I met you, 6 years ago, I always think of you and smile.
I am so blessed to call you my friend.
You are the most amazing woman and have touched so many peoples lives.
You have such a kind heart and a genuine soul. I can't thank you enough for always being so thoughtful.
You are an inspiration to all.
Happy Birthday!!!
With Much Love and Affection from your Marriott Point Chaser,
Keely
From the day I met you, 6 years ago, I always think of you and smile.
I am so blessed to call you my friend.
You are the most amazing woman and have touched so many peoples lives.
You have such a kind heart and a genuine soul. I can't thank you enough for always being so thoughtful.
You are an inspiration to all.
Happy Birthday!!!
With Much Love and Affection from your Marriott Point Chaser,
Keely
Happy Birthday Mama!
Hello Mom,
We love you so much because you love us so much! You always give us kisses and feed us yummy food. We can't thank you enough for all that you do!
Ruff Ruff!!
Bob and Bella Brooklyn Segall
We love you so much because you love us so much! You always give us kisses and feed us yummy food. We can't thank you enough for all that you do!
Ruff Ruff!!
Bob and Bella Brooklyn Segall
“Suga Lips”
To Wendy aka “Suga Lips”…
Few have such a beautiful heart…as you.
Few have such a gift of empathy…as you.
Few have such an authentic approach to life…as you.
Few have such bravery to face off a challenge…as you.
Few have such creativity to solve or sweeten anything …as you.
Few have such humor to make laughter peel…as you.
Few have showered this world with such gifts of love…as you.
Only you are as truly wonderful…as you.
Happy Surprise Birthday Blog!
(Courtesy of your precious daughter)
Love you. So. Very. Much.
CoCo Club 55-oh!
Dearest Wendy
My life is so much richer having met you; the genuine warmth of your friendship is something I will always cherish. I count myself blessed to have enjoyed your love, creativity, positive outlook, and support for over a decade, and look forward to the next 10 years of fun with much anticipation. I hope your birthday is as special as you and will be sending birthday wishes your way on the 31st. Happy Birthday dear friend...
love,
Micki
Wow, another birthday!
Dear Wendy
Wow, another birthday , are we really getting that old? L Perhaps but loving it with friends like you! Your darling daughter wanted to have us all write an experience we have had with you through the years. There are many but a couple stuck out in my mind, not including all the warm thoughts and your loving smile!
The first is both serious and funny. You were riding with me (I think it was a LP Grant ). On the way back we were talking about your cancer and what you had gone through. I was in awe of your strength and how you were handling the whole ordeal. We started talking about your next steps and just what those should be. I was amazed how positive and calm you were; your handling the whole thing with such grace! As I pulled up to your house, you said, “Take a look!” … before I could say anything, you pulled up your shirt. It really took us out of the building seriousness; we both started laughing. You took something somber and turned it into joy. I thought, “Wow! Wendy is great! So down to earth and always looks for the silver lining!
The second is your 40th birthday. I was so happy and privileged to be invited. I looked for forward to it for some time. It was over-the-top fun and so creative. It was overflowing with your personality. I loved sharing and spending that special day, and I hope we can spend many more together.
My other memories include you always trying to let me know my kids would be alright, and how they would find their way … I loved those talks! You always made me feel better about things when I was down.
Cheers to a wonderful birthday all the best – lots of Hugs and kisses!!
Xoxo
Pam
You are a “Class Act” and “One of a kind”
Wen,
You are a “Class Act” and “One of a kind”. You are the “Go-to” girl for a creative idea and the party planner “extraordinaire”. We have shared so many times wonderful times together – Loving every moment of our “Girls’ Trips” from the Embassy Suites at Mandalay Bay to our London Trip. It doesn’t matter where we go (rumor has it that Disneyland is next which goes to show you that we will always be young at heart [or just broke]HA!). We always have a blast.
Wendy, I feel so very fortunate that you are a part of my life. So happy birthday my dear friend and lets keep on making those “memories” (just a suggestion - Italy might be nice for the next trip!!) I love you.
xxxooo Ellen
You are a “Class Act” and “One of a kind”. You are the “Go-to” girl for a creative idea and the party planner “extraordinaire”. We have shared so many times wonderful times together – Loving every moment of our “Girls’ Trips” from the Embassy Suites at Mandalay Bay to our London Trip. It doesn’t matter where we go (rumor has it that Disneyland is next which goes to show you that we will always be young at heart [or just broke]HA!). We always have a blast.
Wendy, I feel so very fortunate that you are a part of my life. So happy birthday my dear friend and lets keep on making those “memories” (just a suggestion - Italy might be nice for the next trip!!) I love you.
xxxooo Ellen
Dear Wendy
Dear Wendy,
Happy Birthday! I hope that you enjoy your birthday this year in beautiful Costa Rica.
I am so happy to have known you and Morgan now for over 12 years! You have always been so kind to me and I appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness over the years. I look forward to many years of birthdays and celebrations ahead!
Love,
Setareh
Happy Birthday! I hope that you enjoy your birthday this year in beautiful Costa Rica.
I am so happy to have known you and Morgan now for over 12 years! You have always been so kind to me and I appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness over the years. I look forward to many years of birthdays and celebrations ahead!
Love,
Setareh
It seems like just yesterday...
Wendy,
Happy 55th Birthday! It seems like just yesterday that you and Stu gave me my first job (bringing in your trash cans for $1 per week), bought me my very own robe to keep at your house so that I could be comfortable when I visited and shared with me the wonders of MJ’s “Thriller” (which I watched, literally, hundreds of times while nestled up in your water bed)–and now I have a family of my own.
Today we live in a wonderful neighborhood with lots of young families—one which reminds me very much of the environment we were all so fortunate to be a part of on Teesdale. Oftentimes, when I interact and play with the kids in our neighborhood, I think to myself “Oh my gosh, I am now Wendy and Stu—I am the ADULT that they look up to and run across the street to hang out with.” I can only hope to be the same kind of genuinely-interested, loving and thoughtful role model that you were to me as a child, and continue to be to me to this day.
Thank you for being you—an amazing friend (in particular, to my mom), mother (not only to your own two wonderful children, but to me, as well) and host. We love you and look forward to sharing many more memorable moments together.
All our love…
The Londons
Happy 55th Birthday! It seems like just yesterday that you and Stu gave me my first job (bringing in your trash cans for $1 per week), bought me my very own robe to keep at your house so that I could be comfortable when I visited and shared with me the wonders of MJ’s “Thriller” (which I watched, literally, hundreds of times while nestled up in your water bed)–and now I have a family of my own.
Today we live in a wonderful neighborhood with lots of young families—one which reminds me very much of the environment we were all so fortunate to be a part of on Teesdale. Oftentimes, when I interact and play with the kids in our neighborhood, I think to myself “Oh my gosh, I am now Wendy and Stu—I am the ADULT that they look up to and run across the street to hang out with.” I can only hope to be the same kind of genuinely-interested, loving and thoughtful role model that you were to me as a child, and continue to be to me to this day.
Thank you for being you—an amazing friend (in particular, to my mom), mother (not only to your own two wonderful children, but to me, as well) and host. We love you and look forward to sharing many more memorable moments together.
All our love…
The Londons
Happy 55th Birthday
Happy 55th Birthday to the hippest, coolest, kindest, funniest, hottest, smartest, bestest aunt in the world!
I love you Wendy and I feel so blessed to have such an inspirational person like you in my life. Since the day you joined our family, you have added so much fun to get togethers, holidays
etc..
I have learned so much from you over the years … you are an expert at everything from being an amazing mom to Cory and Morgan, the best wife Stu could have dreamed of,
the most creative hostess, a true friend and so much more. I have watched you handle lots of bumps in the road over the years and have always marveled at how you have
handled these instances with tremendous stamina, grace and dignity. I love you so much and I hope you have a truly memorable birthday. You deserve the best cause you are the best.
xo Missi
Wendy-
Out of all the great memories I've had in San Diego, number one was with you.
I remember one of the first times I was at the diner. I was nine or ten years old, ordering from the kids menu. In a big font, the menu read, "KIDS MEAL- CIRCLE WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT!"
I thought for a moment, and circled chocolate chip pancakes. You looked at what I circled and picked up another crayon. In horror, I looked as you circled 'kids'.
Thank you SO much for everything, including your witty sense of humor.
You are one of few adults who treats me like my age and went above and beyond whenever I stayed at your house. I never felt like a guest in San Diego. I always felt like I was in a second home.
I love you. Happy birthday and thank you for being… you.
-Miles
Wendy,
It is hard to believe you are turning 55! You are one in a million and thank you for all you do and have done for me and my family.
Lot of Love,
David
Dear Auntie Wendy,
Happy birthday! You are an amazing Aunt, like you mean so much to me! I hope this coming year to be a really awesome, healthy, and happy time for you and everyone around you :D
I remember when you first got your new car, and that day you took me straight to Target and got stuff for me. It really meant a lot that you were thinking of me even after buying the new car. There are so many times you've made me so happy, at Thanksgiving, when we visit San Diego… you're just the coolest, ginger aunt in the entire world! I love you so much and I hope you have an amazing time with the people you love. Lots of birthday wishes sent over here we all miss and love you so much!
Love,
Dylan, your ginger
I love you Wendy and I feel so blessed to have such an inspirational person like you in my life. Since the day you joined our family, you have added so much fun to get togethers, holidays
etc..
I have learned so much from you over the years … you are an expert at everything from being an amazing mom to Cory and Morgan, the best wife Stu could have dreamed of,
the most creative hostess, a true friend and so much more. I have watched you handle lots of bumps in the road over the years and have always marveled at how you have
handled these instances with tremendous stamina, grace and dignity. I love you so much and I hope you have a truly memorable birthday. You deserve the best cause you are the best.
xo Missi
Wendy-
Out of all the great memories I've had in San Diego, number one was with you.
I remember one of the first times I was at the diner. I was nine or ten years old, ordering from the kids menu. In a big font, the menu read, "KIDS MEAL- CIRCLE WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT!"
I thought for a moment, and circled chocolate chip pancakes. You looked at what I circled and picked up another crayon. In horror, I looked as you circled 'kids'.
Thank you SO much for everything, including your witty sense of humor.
You are one of few adults who treats me like my age and went above and beyond whenever I stayed at your house. I never felt like a guest in San Diego. I always felt like I was in a second home.
I love you. Happy birthday and thank you for being… you.
-Miles
Wendy,
It is hard to believe you are turning 55! You are one in a million and thank you for all you do and have done for me and my family.
Lot of Love,
David
Dear Auntie Wendy,
Happy birthday! You are an amazing Aunt, like you mean so much to me! I hope this coming year to be a really awesome, healthy, and happy time for you and everyone around you :D
I remember when you first got your new car, and that day you took me straight to Target and got stuff for me. It really meant a lot that you were thinking of me even after buying the new car. There are so many times you've made me so happy, at Thanksgiving, when we visit San Diego… you're just the coolest, ginger aunt in the entire world! I love you so much and I hope you have an amazing time with the people you love. Lots of birthday wishes sent over here we all miss and love you so much!
Love,
Dylan, your ginger
A secret recipe for a beautiful red headed woman
A secret recipe for a beautiful red headed woman:
Start with a lovely funny, sweet, kind soul. Fold in a great and gifted husband add two magnificent children. Combine sensitivity, generosity and compassion. Pour into a large bowl, stir and cover. Let stand overnight and maybe.....just maybe, you will have the most delicious flavor-full dish you'll ever have the honor of knowing!!!!!!!!!!
Happy birthday Wendy! We love you, we miss you and we feel so grateful to be a small part of your incredible family!
Mitzi and Charlie
Start with a lovely funny, sweet, kind soul. Fold in a great and gifted husband add two magnificent children. Combine sensitivity, generosity and compassion. Pour into a large bowl, stir and cover. Let stand overnight and maybe.....just maybe, you will have the most delicious flavor-full dish you'll ever have the honor of knowing!!!!!!!!!!
Happy birthday Wendy! We love you, we miss you and we feel so grateful to be a small part of your incredible family!
Mitzi and Charlie
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