2009 Top Ten Things I am Thankful for!
A loving, caring, funny friend and husband, walking on the same page of life together
Children that are my best friends
A step son I cherish
A grand daughter that steals my heart when she is near, like NO OTHER!
Having an amazing stepfather to my children
A Mom I can count on anytime, anywhere, with her husband that prays for me
In-Laws that tell me I am an answer to their prayers for their son
Family and Friends that love me for who I am
Flowers blooming in my garden
A beautiful home where friends and family join us and know they are loved and treasured
A dog that doesn't have to do much to receive my affection
I reflect about my life often, but of course there are those BIGGER occasions - and for me the birthday is one of them when I survey the year. A few questions I ask myself:
What could I have done better?
Did I greet each day with enthusiasm as if it were my last?
Do my loved ones REALLY know I love them with all of my heart and soul?
What can I do to improve myself?
What can I do for others?
Am I using my time wisely?
After careful analysis, I can then begin to CELEBRATE!!!
This year, honestly it is difficult to tell when the celebration really started! Each day is special in its own way and such a TREAT!!
Actually, Dick has planned another AMAZING birthday adventure!! On Monday, we leave for Cayucus for 3 nights. David and Janet Hawkins rent a beautiful beach house each summer and invites us to spend a few days. Then, we'll travel down to Santa Barbara, meet up with David and Vasi, stay at a beautiful resort, get another massage, run on the beach, lay by the pool, enjoy their annual wine tasting event and do the 'Sideways' tour! We'll return on Sunday afternoon.
Yea, I don't really mind turning another year older when it is celebrated with so much love, pizaz, and making great memories!
Here is to another blessed year. May the next continue to fill my heart with good health, joy and laughter!
2 comments:
that was beautifully written and said. It sure sounded like it came from the heart. A very happy birthday to you on Saturday and we love you.
mom and daddy-o
Thanks mom, I try. Thanks for the bday wishes! Thank YOU for having ME to have a bday to celebrate!!! ;) How is that? hahahahah!!!
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