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I'm just so incredibly grateful for the support and love of
friends and family. I've been
more emotional than usual on a birthday, with it being the first I've experienced
without my Mom here. But while some of the emotion is from missing her, so much
more is being overwhelmed with those that choose to be a part of my life.
I sincerely did not go 20 minutes, from the time I woke up until this second, without some kind
soul acknowledging me and making me feel loved. I don't take that lightly. I am so blessed
when it comes to those that surround me and make my life better with their love and friendship.
Thank you wonderful people! Especially my sweet Dad for time at lunch and the beautiful
books that belonged to my Mom, that were gifted to me this afternoon. We both shed some
tears when he gave them to me, tied with a gold bow, exactly like she would have done.
And especially, especially the seven people I love most in this world. What they did to make me
feel loved today would fill up fourteen more posts. At least. All I will say is that several times today,
I prayed to my Heavenly Father to thank Him for allowing me to live one more year with the greatest
blessings I have ever been given. They go by the names of Jacob, Campbell, Annie, Matthew,
Benjamin, Nathan and Grace. And they mean everything to me. And getting old is kind of the best.
Because it means I'm still alongside them. And if mortality is the price I have to pay to be a wife
and mother to these glorious souls, count me in. For many, many, many years to come.
I'm so very blessed. Thank you kind friends, from the bottom of my heart.
more emotional than usual on a birthday, with it being the first I've experienced
without my Mom here. But while some of the emotion is from missing her, so much
more is being overwhelmed with those that choose to be a part of my life.
I sincerely did not go 20 minutes, from the time I woke up until this second, without some kind
soul acknowledging me and making me feel loved. I don't take that lightly. I am so blessed
when it comes to those that surround me and make my life better with their love and friendship.
Thank you wonderful people! Especially my sweet Dad for time at lunch and the beautiful
books that belonged to my Mom, that were gifted to me this afternoon. We both shed some
tears when he gave them to me, tied with a gold bow, exactly like she would have done.
And especially, especially the seven people I love most in this world. What they did to make me
feel loved today would fill up fourteen more posts. At least. All I will say is that several times today,
I prayed to my Heavenly Father to thank Him for allowing me to live one more year with the greatest
blessings I have ever been given. They go by the names of Jacob, Campbell, Annie, Matthew,
Benjamin, Nathan and Grace. And they mean everything to me. And getting old is kind of the best.
Because it means I'm still alongside them. And if mortality is the price I have to pay to be a wife
and mother to these glorious souls, count me in. For many, many, many years to come.
I'm so very blessed. Thank you kind friends, from the bottom of my heart.