April 1st is the birthday of Joan Shepson Sullivan: wife of Mike; sister of Paul and Lynn; mother of Katie O. and John; grandmother of Caroline, Charlie, Grace, Micky and June; sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to scores more. She is, in fact, the author of the Aunt Joannie Sullivan's Law of Longevity Aspiration of 2008 which is invoked at the end of every Dear Hearts greeting. Click here for more information on that law.
Joan remains just about the kindest person I know. And in this positive and loving attitude, she exhibits knowledge and compassion about everything in life. Yes, she possesses a bachelors in Sociology and a masters in Education/Guidance & Counseling, but Joan comes by this goodness and wisdom naturally.
Retirement came right in time for Joan, as she has jumped into grandparenting with such zeal! Her grandkids are so lucky to have her in their lives--she will drop everything to talk, read, play, etc. with each of them. She has also become somewhat of an expert in all things Super Mario Brothers and Lego, getting right in there with those little ones, enjoying creative adventures.
Happy birthday, Joannie, and may you have 47 more healthy ones, by your law--the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of Longevity Aspiration of 2008.
God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.
Love, Patty
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