She is the Sunshine of our lives: a birthday tribute to Linda Bilyeu
She is smart. She is classy. She is sweet. Definitely sexy. No, she is definitely not anonymous, but none other than Hubpages very own ray of Sunshine, Linda Bilyeu.
Since I met this fine lady slightly more than a year ago -yes, time flies- she has always been a source of strength, help and support for myself and all the other fine hubbers we interact with.
As her birthday approaches, it is timely that we offer her a tribute for the positive influence she has had on the Hubpages community and all of us who call this wonderful writer our dear friend.
What makes this lady stand out in the hubbing crowd?
It is Sunshine’s positivity.
There is definitely fitting reason why Sunshine is named the way she is. She emits positive, glowing rays in the direction of those she meets, without fail. Those who know her will tell you that all her posts and interactions are doses of goodwill and faith! The List Queen frequently makes us lists that tell you how to Free Your Mind of the negativity that surrounds us.
Yes, she has added a positive aura to the article writing community.
It is Sunshine's creativity.
She certainly shows this with the whimsical lists she creates and the way she manages to come up with humorous fan letters to her favorite musicians. She tells endearing stories as well. Do read this charming tale by her on Chuck the Duck.
It is the resilience of Sunshine.
This lady remains persevering in the most trying of times, supportive of family and friends and battling difficult obstacles with them. Determination, daily, is evidenced through her writing.
Those of us who know her will attest to her fortitude and perseverance in fighting the good fight when it is necessary.
It is Sunshine’s humor.
Sunshine, or Linda, is always ready to do something different and inject humor into the lives of everyone. She has the ability to turn something ordinary into something funny and anything but.
Even when she makes New Year’s Resolutions, they are with a Twist!
Sunshine, a true Keith Urban Fan.
It is Sunshine’s honesty.
The lady tells it as it is. Her frankness shows itself as she puts matters forth. She tells us how she has survived two years on Hubpages in a thoughtful and reflective article.
It is Sunshine’s helpfulness.
The List Queen gives helpful, smart tips that everyone - yes, everyone - will find useful. As Singapore goes through a trying, hazy and hot period, I find this article on 50 ways to beat the heat and stay cool very apt indeed.
It is Sunshine’s thoughtfulness.
Linda never fails to look out for others. She reaches out to other writers with useful advice and
always bears everyone in mind with the most helpful tips around. Do take the time to read about how she constructs Useful To Do Lists.
Linda, You are the Sunshine of our lives. Happy Birthday!
It is Sunshine’s musicality.
Though I am miles and miles away from where she is, I can feel her ability to simply make anyone get up and dance. She is musical - Keith Urban fans will say yes to that - and has an ear for a good tune. Here she is with a showcase of the Zack Brown Band.
It is Sunshine paying it forward.
Sunshine puts others first. She is ever paying things forward and has a heart even for the most distant of strangers. She does little things for others, always with a heartfelt, beautiful smile. She would not have written this lovely article on showing kindness to others otherwise.
A Clerihew
A Clerihew is a short, 4 line biographical poem that was founded by Sir Edmund Clerihew Bentley. It is short, usually whimsical or shows the subject from a different point of view.
The rhyme structure is AABB, and its four lines are irregular in length. Lines are humorously contrived to achieve a rhyme. Here is a Clerihew tribute to Sunshine 625.
Most of all, I would just like to say a very happy birthday to this fine lady, and Sunshine - thanks for shining your rays on us and just being who you are.
Comments
There are not enough words to describe this lady! I admire Linda very much. I wish I had the attitude she has. I am lucky to have her as a friend!
Wait!! We have 12 more days yet!! Who is trying to confuse me??!!
Well it's OK with me if we're starting early, but I don't think I can party for 12 days in a row!!
WTH???
Tis the season for Sunshine's birthday...again...!! :)
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Thanks, Dianna!!
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Thanks, Lovedoctor.
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Thanks, Peg.
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Thanks, Janine!
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Yes she is, Mary!
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Hey Linda! Happy belated b'day!!!
I am catching this post late, but I agree with every word written about this lovely lady. She is truly our sunshine! Great write up, Michelle.
Happy Birthday Sunshine. Best wishes! A very nice tribute. Lily is precious. She has gotten so big.
Hope you had a wonderful birthday Sunshine625. What a lovely tribute from your friends here on Hub Pages.
Had to just stop by and say Happy, Happy Birthday today to Linda!! Have a wonderful day and enjoy :)
I am so lucky to have such a wonderful cyber friend! She is everything you mention PLUS much more!
Everyone loves Sunshine625, our own Linda.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRIEND.
I'll share this around once again, Mary
Hi Michelle! Stopping by to spread sunshine! :)
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Thanks, Vicki!
Wow, how neat! What a beautiful tribute! To be so lucky! :-)
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Thanks, Deb!
Nice tribute. Well done, Michelle.
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Thank you, Alecia!
Yay! This makes me very happy :)! Sunshine is a ray of sunshine and an awesome friend to have in this Hubbing community. Awesome job Michelle!
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This is true. She's had some very tough times, but smiles and fights through it all! Thanks for sharing, Pamela!!
Linda is such a delight and always smiling no matter what cards she is dealy. I wish her a belated birthday on this lovely tribute.
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Thanks for sharing, Audrey!
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Yup!
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Me too, Martie!!
Yay and a wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady!
The countdown begins ... 3 more days ... Sunshine 625 :)
Fabulous tribute to our Queen of Lists.
I can't imagine my life online without seeing Linda coming and going on my homepage.
You missed out one. She is an Angel. :-)
Even when I don't visit Hubpages on Facebook, she still posts my Hubs and keeps intouch on Twitter. Such a lovely lady and God will continue to bless her and her family.
I hope I haven't missed her birthday. I'm guessing it will be within the next 24 hours. Usually we get a Facebook Alert.
Beautiful Tribute. Well done Michelle. :-)
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Thanks, Ish. Her giving qualities make her stand out. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Maria!
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A pleasure, Lady Deonne. Do get to know her, she is a sheer joy to be around!
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Yes, she's done so much for all of us! Thanks for sharing, Healthylife!
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Thanks, Made!!
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Thanks, Vinaya.....couldn't think of better words to describe her.
A befitting tribute to one of our most helpful & caring fellow-hubbers - Linda madam! No wonder that she is one of the fewest superstars of HubPages. She is indeed a unique asset to HubPages. Well-done!
Happy Birthday, Linda madam!
Thanks for SHARING. Beautiful & Awesome. Voted up
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Heh heh! And all so true, Vinaya!
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We'll all be there and winging it, Paula!!!
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Wonderful word coinage, Mary, totally agreed!! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Bill!
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Thanks for commenting, Faythef!
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Glad to share, Bobbi!
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Peggy, yes, she is an absolute joy to know!
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She's great, isn't she, Cyndi!
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And a very, very happy day ahead for you, Linda!
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Thanks for sharing, Anamika.
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Thanks Mary. Yes, she is a class act who is hard to keep up with!
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Thanks, we've all enjoyed Sunshine's friendship, Janine!!
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Hi Rebecca! Thanks....she is one fine lady for sure!!
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Hi Suzie! Thank you for sharing.....glad to share our common thoughts on Sunshine!
Michelle, This is awesome...just like the lady you wrote it for...great job!
Happy 'soon to be' Birthday, Sunshine! Love, MM
midget38,
This is a lovely and fitting tribute to your friend and fellow hubber, Sunshine. She is blessed to have you as her dear friend. You also have some of the attributes of Sunshine. I appreciate it so much that you have shared some of my hubs with the HP community. You are among those who have made my stay here at HP a happy one. Thank you.
Happy Birthday Sunshine!
Glad to meet you. I can't wait to read some of your hubs recommended by your friend midget38.
What a beautiful very well deserved and accurate birthday hub! Linda's support and great sense of humor has made my year here amazing!
Linda truly is the Sunshine we need here. She's an amazing person. I can't disagree with anything in this hub. Wonderful reading!
Michelle,
No one has better described Sunshine as you have done on this hub. I loved your description: "She is smart. She is classy. She is sweet. Definitely sexy."
Michele......Not a single argument here! You have said it all so well. Linda Sue, a.k.a. our one and only "Sunshine625," is like a shining star, that drifted down to earth, to brighten our lives.....to bring us smiles &laughter...and teach some real common sense!
Sunshine was my very first Hub-buddy, two years ago....and our friendship grew and strengthened, with each day. I would only go on and on, telling why I love her so. Last year, in honor of her birthday, I wrote a Haiku and threw a Heck of a Party! The party's ON again this year!! Michele....see you there! Bring your dancing shoes!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY....SFAM!!! and many, many more!! UP++++
Well Michelle, you've done a splendid job of nailing all the marvelous qualities of our Sunshine! Everyone who knows her thinks of her as their best friend because of her wonderful personality and "givingness" (that's a new word I just created). God bless and I hope her birthday was a happy one.
Great Job Michelle. Voted up, useful, awesome, and interesting.
Well Michelle, you've done a splendid job of nailing all the marvelous qualities of our Sunshine! Everyone who knows her thinks of her as their best friend because of her wonderful personality and "givingness" (that's a new word I just created). God bless and I hope her birthday was a happy one.
Great Job Michelle. Voted up, useful, awesome, and interesting.
One of my earliest supports and I will always be grateful to Linda for the help and support she has given me. She is one classy lady for sure.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday Sweet Linda,
A great tribute for a beautiful lady---thanks for writing it.
Bobbi Purvis
What a great tribute to a fine fellow HubPage writer! Great job! Happy Birthday Linda and may your path always be strewn with sunshine. Up and beautiful votes.
Happy Birthday, Linda. Great picture, by the way. I do enjoy reading your work. Have many, many more wonderful birthdays!!!
What a wonderful surprise!! Sunshine's rays are beaming with happiness!! Oh my, I should turn a half century more often!! Thank you Michelle:) Also, thank y'all for your thoughts and birthday greetings! I still have a few more days in my 40's...woohoo!!
Happy Birthday Linda! That's a beautiful picture of you.
I'm glad you wrote this Hub about Linda, cause if I tried to sum up all her attributes I would fail! You did a fine job. Sometimes there are not enough adjectives to describe someone as wonderful as Linda. She is "one in a million" to all of us here on HP. I admire her in so many ways.
Voted UP and will share.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LINDA
Absolutely beautiful tribute to a beautiful lovely, lady!! Happy Birthday Linda and here is to many more now, too!! Thanks Michelle for doing this wonderful article up in honor of our Sunshine and so happy to know and be friends with her. Have of course voted way up and shared all over, too!!
Great tribute. Happy birthday to our Hub friend. And you are special too for being a good friend to her, Midget!
Hi midget,
What a fitting tribute to a class act! You said it all so eloquently. Congrats and Congratulations Linda on all your achievements and birthday wishes from across the big blue pond! voted up, awesome, beautiful, shared!
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A birthday tribute to Hubpage’s ray of Sunshine, Linda BIlyeu.
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