Deb's birthday toast ( approximately - some I don't remember so well)
"We are here today to celebrate Deb's 50th birthday. During 29 of those 50 years Deb has lived with me and during that time we have had 2 children, 3 houses and 11 cars. Generally we have enjoyed our time together. We have enjoyed bringing up our children (the early years at least), our walking, we have had some great holidays together and we enjoy our football. 20 years ago last month we moved into this house. That was a really good move for us. We have had good times here and made some great friends. So today should be a time of celebration but unfortunately on this day last year instead of driving up to North Yorkshire for a walking holiday we were sat in A&E at Good Hope Hospital being told that Deb had a brain tumour. This event has cast a long shadow over the past year and has turned what should have been a joyous occasion into one tinged with sadness.
When I first met Deb I was attracted to her energy, enthusiasm and life force. Despite the events of the past year it seems to me that these qualities remain largely undiminished. So if anybody deserves a happy birthday it is Deb. So please raise your glasses and join with me in wishing Deb a happy 50th birthday."
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