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Today I hit 50 and this is what I did

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FiveGoMadInDorset · 19/02/2020 01:24

DH died last year after three years of living with cancer, this was. Iceland was a place I wanted to take him but he didn't make so I bundled the kids up and we are here for half term and tonight we were treated to the most extraordinary display of Northern lights, so happy birthday to me

Today I hit 50 and this is what I did
OP posts:
DreemOn · 19/02/2020 08:03

Happy Birthday 🎂

Wow, that's just incredible. How
wonderful to be there with your kids. A time of mixed emotions but that's ok, is t it. You can be happy and sad at the same time.

I'm so sorry about your husband

DreemOn · 19/02/2020 08:04

Also....more Pictures Please!

DreemOn · 19/02/2020 08:05

Ugh, sorry just re read my first post. Sorry it's so Clumsy. It sounded ok in my head.

elastamum · 19/02/2020 08:07

Wow! that is amazing! Happy Birthday. Smile What a great experience for your family. I'm sorry your DH couldn't be there to share this with you

justilou1 · 19/02/2020 08:07

I am 48 in July and I live in Australia. This exactly what I want to do for my 50th bday. Congratulations for choosing something so magical and memorable to do with your kids. Happy Birthday!

hiredandsqueak · 19/02/2020 08:09

Wonderful photo, Happy Birthday five Cake Flowers
I'm so sorry you didn't manage to go with your husband but I think he would be delighted that you and the children went.

MorrisZapp · 19/02/2020 08:09

An Eskimo's house is his ain wee palace
And it's a' lit up
By the aurora borealis

Happy 50th!

Iusedtobeapartygirl · 19/02/2020 08:10

How wonderful!

Happy birthday to you. Cake

WhatHaveIFound · 19/02/2020 08:12

So sorry to hear about your DH Flowers.

Amazing to have the Northern Lights on your 50th. I did too but in Northern Sweden. It's so beautiful isn't it.

MyNameIsJane · 19/02/2020 08:12

Happy birthday and a tight hand squeeze from me.

Parkandride · 19/02/2020 08:12

Happy birthday Flowers
I cried when I saw them, it's very special isn't it

Theroigne · 19/02/2020 08:13

Happy birthday Flowers

Trahira · 19/02/2020 08:15

Wow! Amazing!!

thebluearsefly · 19/02/2020 08:16

Happy birthday!!! How beautiful!

Inniu · 19/02/2020 08:29

So lovely.

Lordfrontpaw · 19/02/2020 08:31

Oh wow! Was it a trip or a flight?

AliceDownARabbitHole · 19/02/2020 08:35

Happy 50th op. That looks amazing.

As an aside, if you haven't already, then come and join way (Widowed and young). It's a great place to get support, meet new friends, kids meet new friends in same situation etc.

CaptainMyCaptain · 19/02/2020 08:35

Happy Birthday! You are very lucky to see the Northern Lights I went for my 60th birthday at this time of year 5 years ago but didn't see them.

Poetryinaction · 19/02/2020 09:24

Wow! Happy Birthday x

MojitoMojitoo · 19/02/2020 09:27

Happy 50th Birthday! What a beautiful way to have spent it xxx

Egghead68 · 19/02/2020 09:29

Happy 50th!

WifOfBif · 19/02/2020 09:41

That’s beautiful, I’m also sorry that your DH wasn’t there to share it with you.

Wishing you a very happy birthday and hoping 50 is fabulous for you FlowersCake

caperplips · 19/02/2020 10:27

How beautiful and I love the pp's idea that your dh was lighting up the sky for you. I'm sorry he didn't get to make the trip with you and the children but I think it's fantastic that you went and had such a special experience! Happy 50th - mine was a few days ago!!

Kanin · 19/02/2020 10:29

Happy Birthday, beautiful photo.

Skyejuly · 19/02/2020 10:33

Wonderful. Happy Birthday Flowers