I always loved this day as a kid. Cake, presents, attention. What’s not to love?!
As I grew up, I kinda stopped caring.
Birthdays were a nice day and all. But I didn’t care about getting anything or big parties. The only birthdays I really cared about were those of my kids.
But today, I’m realizing how FREAKING BLESSED I am to be celebrating this day.
It is a day taken away far too soon from far too many I know.
Lately, especially. Too many wonderful people, not getting another birthday.
That sucks.
So here I am, another year older, and I feel so thankful.
THANK GOD I’m another year older.
I am happier with every year that passes, and feel so fortunate to celebrate another year on this earth.
After my diagnosis, I will never complain about living to see another year. What a gift it is, really.
I’ve had a lovely day so far – really, quite perfect actually – and will spend the evening with the two people who brought me into this world 35 years ago, and the 4 people I share every day taking care of, and who take such good care of me.
We’ll come home from dinner, put on a pot of decaf, get out a pumpkin cake that my husband picked up from our favorite local bakery, blow out some candles, maybe open a couple small gifts, and just enjoy.
It will be a perfect birthday…because I’m here to have it.
We should all be so lucky.
Happy birthday Lady xxx
Happy Birthday, Liz
Happy Birthday!!
God bless you with many more! Have a wonderful birthday, enjoy it with your love ones 🙂
Happy Birthday!!!
Congratulations! I am glad you’re around for another year, too!