Special Gifts - You have so many special gifts and I am happy you are spending the time you deserve to work on your book. You have already helped so many, touched so many lives, and I know in the end your book will be fantastic, like you!

Continuing Journey - I certainly have an awareness of the pain and suffering [you went through] in your life. I also am aware of how you transformed that pain into peace.

Circle of Angels Dolores, You are the reason hundreds of children each year are rescued from abuse and neglect. You are a lifeline of hope. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for joining hands with us in our circle of compassion and protection for the children.

Touch My Soul - I so admire your strength to overcome pain. We don't know why bad things happen to us, but perhaps it is through pain we go outside of ourselves, and are able to reach out and help others.

Enthusiasm - I wish that everyone had your enthusiasm for life! Thanks for all you do, but most of all for the spirit you bring to everything you do.

You are the Rarest of the Rare - You are a gem among women, a beautiful warrior, a pioneer, a woman of courage and strength, an essayist for modern times, a driving force in all our lives, a true friend, a diamond in the rough, the cream of the crop, the top of the heap… and, most importantly, a blessing in my life. All my love, on your birthday and everyday