From your favorite daughter

 


From your favorite daughter


Happy 70th birthday! I hope that you have an amazing day celebrating!  

Coen said to tell you happy birthday and that he is very happy that he gets to spend it with you.  I asked if he had anything else to add and he said no, I am not good at that stuff.  (He may take after me a little)

I am also glad that you are here to celebrate.  I don't really know what to write, and now that I have procrastinated for too long, I really have to focus.  

I just want to say that I am incredibly thankful for all that you do.  Thank you for all the Monday's morning phone calls, the advice, the goofiness the patience and the love that you have to give.  

Coen and I are incredibly lucky to have you, and I know that he looks forward to every minute he gets to spend with you! Hopefully, his next adventure with you will be some fun in Italy.  

We love you very, very much!  








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  1. Joe PingatoreFebruary 15, 2022 at 4:51 PM

    Martha, Without a doubt, I am the lucky one. I couldn’t ask for better daughters. And, you blessed us all with Coen. Sorry we aren’t together more often. Sorry both you and Coen may take after me a little too much. I love you and am excited for our next adventures.

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