Today is my 38th birthday.
Today I count my blessings and thank this wonderful, crazy and beautiful life for all that it has given me.
- This morning, I woke up.
- All of my basic needs are met without struggle or even recognition.
- Whatever it may be that hurts or slows me down physically is only temporary.
- I was born to parents who love me with their whole hearts.
- I was taught by example that integrity and kindness matter. Because they do.
- I have two younger brothers whom I’ve looked up to my entire life.
- I was gifted with an education without limitation.
- I was gifted with teachers who, without limitation, encouraged that education.
- I have swam in some oceans and I have climbed some mountains.
- I have laughed laughs from the pit of my belly.
- I have cried tears from the pit of my heart.
- I have a husband who loves me in a perfect kind of way.
- I have a husband whom I love in a perfect kind of way.
- I have traveled.
- I have opinions.
- I am able to speak my opinions to people who believe those opinions matter. Because they do.
- I have good friends who aren’t afraid of the trenches.
- I have good friends who are always up for dancing.
- I have read some great books and watched some great movies.
- I have a little rescue pug who embodies unconditional love.
- I have made many mistakes. Each and every one has taught me something.
- Sometimes I make the same mistake over and over again, but at least I’m still learning.
- I have loss and I have regret.
- My loss and my regret are anchors of my character.
- I’ve had a broken heart, but that broken heart led me to a perfect kind of love.
- I have an extended family that has circled me with love since the day I was born.
- When I got married, that circle grew.
- I have three beautiful, healthy and happy (most of the time) children.
- Those children have opened my eyes and my heart in ways I never thought possible.
- I live in a world filled with promise, and that gives me hope.
- I have a faith that balances and restores me, and that gives me hope.
- I have opportunities to make contributions.
- I am reminded on a daily basis of the goodness of people.
- Miracles happen.
- Many of my dreams have already come true.
- Many of those dreams that came true were dreams I didn’t even know I had.
- Every single day has a little extraordinary in it.
- And no matter what, it’s never ever too late.
KID
…and wishes for many, many more blessings in your years to come. Love you!