Birthday #35

Do you remember when you were a kid, how excited you would get for your birthday? I used to love getting cards in the mail (still love that), love having people call with their birthday wishes (still love that too) and my mom has always (and still does) given me great gifts. Thanks again mom, love the purse and gift certificate.

I can honestly say that this year hasn’t been the best birthday ever….but I can say that I got the best gift ever!

Here is why it hasn’t been the best:
•A sunny bright Thursday morning turned into a cloudy and somewhat wet Thursday afternoon.

•I missed my Thursday morning Bible Study group…in order to take Maggie to the doctor to make sure she didn’t have strep….she doesn’t! AMEN!

•Andy went back to work this morning, but came home again…still sick…yuck!

•I have been doing lots & lots of laundry and lots and lots of spraying of the Lysol can (I think my finger is cramping) ....still trying to kill those germs.

•My back and neck are still hurting from sleeping on the couch last night and letting Andy have the entire bed to himself, that’s what I would want if I were sick.

•Just a regular Thursday! Poor Me!

Here are ALL the good things:
•I got lots and lots of phone calls…and stop bys…and gift drop offs…..I LOVE THEM ALL

•My parents stopped by too and let me run to the post office…by myself…no kids…LOVED IT…I forgot my cell phone at home and found some lovely faces outside the post office.

•My father-in-law & sister-in-law waiting for me to come out of the post office to take me to lunch…..what a GREAT surprise!

•My sick husband and kids got me a new camera…a tiny one…one that will fit in my small purse! I LOVE it too!


But this was the best part of my day and the part that I will NEVER forget:


As many of you know, my wonderful mother-on-law passed away right after Christmas on 12/29 after a very long battle with cancer. I loved her very much as did so many other people. She was the kind of person who could lift your spirits no matter what kind of day you were having. Just being around her made me happy. The past few months seemed to go by so quickly…and I miss her dearly.
As I was in the shower this morning…kinda feeling sorry for myself, (I knew early on that day wasn’t going to be spectacular). I actually heard my mother-in-law talking to me. I know some of you might be saying, yah, sure, whatever…but I actually heard her and I talked back. This is what she said…..Only you can make today a good day, put a smile on and enjoy your birthday. My response was, I know, I know…you’re right! I miss you! Tears were pouring out my eyes! Even in heaven she is lifting my spirits and I thank her for that. What a great gift I got today. I will never forget my 35th birthday! I love you Joy!

Thanks again to all of you who have called, sent cards, or stopped by….and for keeping my little kid birthday feelings alive.

Princess, I LOVE the apron…YOU ROCK!