So tomorrow, January 13th is my birthday and I'm turning 40. It is kind of hard for me to believe. Knowing tonight is the last night I can say I'm thirty something is kinda surreal. BUT, also, it's just a number. So why sweat the small stuff. Right?
When my mom turned 40 years old I bought her a black t-shirt that says "I got this t-shirt when I turned 40" in big white letters, then below that in red smaller letters it says "I hate this shirt". Well, a few days ago I checked the mail and low and behold, worn and faded, out of an envelope I pulled..."the" shirt. Attached was a note that said "ha ha, remember this?" I was so surprised that mom had saved this t-shirt all these years. This shirt has now become an official hand-me-down for years to come. I will wear it tomorrow and probably here and there. Dawn is next in line so I will keep it safe, clean and free of holes.
I don't dread birthdays really, I'm always so thankful for being blessed with yet another year of life. Let's face it, we're all getting older so why dread the inevitable...be happy to be alive.
Wow! The new year is here. In some ways this has been a very long year and in another sense it flew by. We all know that feeling. In just 12 short days I will be celebrating my 40th birthday and that is another reason the beginning of each new year is exciting for me. In my family we have several January birthdays...my brother Michael is a New Year's Day baby and so today he turns 30. After Michael we have mine, Michael's wife Dani, and my youngest sister Martha. Last night Jessica, Wes and I celebrated New Year's Eve at Tom and Patty's house. Every year they have a big party and every year we go. The day started out with me helping Patty and her mom, Gudi with the party preparations. We sliced and diced, boiled and baked, chopped and toasted all sorts of foods and desserts. Then we decorated the house and finally, primped ourselves for the big event. The guests began arriving and the festivities began. I sure did miss Josh but this year he got to spend it with his dad. As midnight approached the guests gathered around the t.v. and we watched Dick Clark and his famous Countdown. I thank the Lord for another year. I thank Him for the blessings and mercy He has bestowed upon me and my loved ones. I pray that God will bless us all with health, joy and peace. I pray that in the next year we will love stronger, care more and laugh louder. Happy 2009.
