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When I reached the bottom of the stairs this morning, I was greeted by my husband, who, as he heard me getting up, had surged to his feet with a big, big smile on his face.

“I made it!!!” he shouted.

Yes, you did, my love. Yes, you did.

He’s 70 years old today. Let me tell you, he just gets better and better.

I’ve written so much about him on this blog over the years. You know him well, as well as you can without actually meeting him in person. He is, quite simply, the best thing that ever happened to me.

But I don’t want to make this about me. I want to honor Don.

Don is: kind, good, compassionate, giving, honest, trustworthy, friendly, talented, hilariously funny, wise, intelligent, strong, loving, true blue to all of his friends, a helper, a guide, a sponsor, romantic, passionate (and not just about me,) tolerant, a fighter for social justice, a life-long learner, adventurous, a great cook, an even greater life partner.

He’s a survivor. He turned his life around at a relatively young age and has moved forward with grace and humility.

I thank the universe for him every day. I am humbled by my good fortune. He helps me be a better person. He supports me in everything I do. And I do the same for him.

Bless you, Don Sparks, for everything you are and everything yet to come. You are an extraordinary person and everyone who comes to know you is richer for the experience. You’ve taught me so much and I am grateful beyond measure.

If you’re at all interested, Don wrote a few songs the other day and he recorded them live. They’re simple. Back to his folk roots. Less than 3 minutes each. Here is the link. You can click on it and all four songs will play for you. His intention was to get back to basics – just his voice, guitar, and a harmonica.

Happy Birthday to the love of my life, Don Sparks. You are loved by so many.

Stay safe.

Happy Thursday.

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Happy Birthday to you Don and may you have many more happy days. I think the world needs more people like you!

    Take Care,
    Kaye
    Park City, UT

  2. Happy Birthday Don! You are definitely very loved and admired. Best wishes from Canada!

  6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON! You & Claudia are two very amazing people. So glad you found each other.🥳❤️

  11. Happy 70th birthday, Don! All the best to you on this your special day! And hey there to Claudia too. Have a great great day!!

  12. happy birthday, don! i hope you have a fun, easy day that is the start of your best year yet! may this year include you and claudia getting back to the extra-special place where that great photo was taken.

    claudia, such lovely words for your sweet don. i am glad you found each other … a great match!

    and don, thanks for sharing your music here. i don’t know yet how to put it on a cd, but i can hear it via the link (thanks to you and claudia) and love it!

    hope you both have a good day.

    kathy in iowa

  13. Such a great LOVE letter from his biggest fan and ardent admirer! I So enjoyed reading your beautiful words about your husband and the love I could feel being shared here for him.

    Happy Happy 70th Birthday Don and Happy New Year as today really is the first day of your NEW YEAR! Blessings to you Both Take care and Be Safe

  16. Hey, cheers to the Birthday Boy! And to you for this beautiful and spot-on tribute. It’s a great photo, too. 70 is just a number — he’s forever young!

    And now I am off to check out the songs. Happy Day to Don!

  17. Congratulations on one more trip around the sun, Don! Wishing you a very happy birthday!
    Stay safe

  20. Beautiful, Claudia. And if those words didn’t bring a tear to his eye as he read them, Then I don’t know a thing about Mr. Don Sparks! Happy Birthday and Many More—yer just a whipper-snapper, ya know (From the ripe old perspective of 72!)

  21. Happy, happy birthday, Don!

    Biz hundert un tsvantsik… Until one hundred and twenty!!!
    Mazel tov!

  22. Happy birthday to someone I’ve never met, but who makes my friend very happy. I’ve enjoyed listening to your songs and from someone who had to struggle through last year recording in my bedroom, I’m in awe of your technical abilities, as well as songwriting and singing. The whole package! Hope you get to enjoy these future years with as much grace as you have up to now.

  23. Happy Birthday Don and welcome to the 70’s! Its not too bad. Claudia I love all you have shared with us about this amazing man and how he has changed your life. The two of you make me believe in destiny and love!

  24. Happy Birthday Don!! Claudia is right, we all feel as though we know you. You are both lucky to have found each other, and it’s obvious that you cherish your relationship. Have a spectacular birthday!

  25. Happy Birthday Don, you young fellow! May your day be as special as you,
    enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! 🎂🎁🎈🎉🎊

  26. Happy birthday, Don! May your day be as special as you are, and I wish you many, many more birthdays to come.

  28. Happy birthday to Don! My husband will reach that momentous number in August & I feel he too will shout “I MADE IT!”

    Enjoyed the music both words and instruments. Rosalee made me chuckle. An unexpected twist.

  30. 70 years old Don!
    Happy Birthday from Germany and many many more happy years with Claudia. You make the world a better place!
    Helga

  32. Happy 70th Birthday, Don! Best wishes for many years of good health, fun adventures, and lots of love!

  37. Happy, happy birthday, Don! I the year ahead is one of your best years ever!🎂

  38. Happiest of birthdays to Don !! hope this new decade will be his best ever !! isn’t it amazing how 2 souls can find each other in this big world??? best to both of you. stay safe/healthy

  41. Happy Birthday, Don! It has been so fun getting to know you through Claudia’s blog! Hope you have (had) a wonderful birthday!

  42. His goodness shines through every word you write about him. Happy Birthday, Don! I hope the upcoming trip around the sun brings you many songs, the opportunity to take more photographs, just the right amount of yardwork, good times with friends, and lots of love.

  43. Happy Birthday, Don!! And welcome to the “I made it to 70” club. Not everyone is as lucky as we are to get to be members!! It is your 70th BD and our 49th wedding anniversary today. And Little Buddies BD too!! I hope you had a lovely day, and that you and Claudia have many more ahead to celebrate. Your music is great!! Rosalee!!!!

  45. Happy Birthday Don from Queensland, Australia. I hope this day and the rest of your days are everything you want them to be. Thank you for the music, it is a lovely treat to listen to your voice.

  46. Awwww you two are the sweetest <3
    Happy Birthday Don!
    Wishing you both much peace and happiness :)

  47. Happy Birthday to Don! Best wishes for a Wonderful Rock ´n’ Roll Around the Sun!
    (sorry to post so late – the wishes are sincere)
    Beautiful tribute and, reading about your celebrating, it must have been a splendid celebration! As Chris said – Welcome to the Club!

    Loved the music as well. Very nice light touches on the added reverb and very nice instrumentation. Good to hear harmonica on recordings, too.
    I especially loved « And the Beginning. »

    Love that you both found each other. Continue well.
    XOXO

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