Yesterday I began my 58th (!) year, having completed 57 years on this mortal coil. The day started out with a text message from my brother Bob; such a nice beginning to my 2011 "day of note." Tom is down with the flu, and he croaked out, "Happy Birthday. I know this is tacky, but I ordered a cake for you from Country Market; would you pick it up, please?" So much for dinner out, but no matter. I decided in the morning rather than be on the receiving end, I should celebrate by giving. Not that there was all that much opportunity, but still, it's a better perspective to have on one's birthday.
Went to morning Mass. My "birthday twin" Mimi (who turned 80-something) and I were remembered in the intentions, and seranaded by the congregation at the end of Mass. In turn, the three of us ladies in the office put candles in a doughnut and sang to Mimi when she and the ladies were finished stuffing the flyers into the bulletins. Dad & Claire called and sang Happy Birthday and chatted for a bit. Dolores stopped by with a card and carnations. Elizabeth came in with popcorn toppings, popcorn, and a carrot cupcake. Cindy gave me a bottle of wine and bought my lunch. Julie brought me a potted hyacinth. Throughout the day there were greetings on Facebook, in my email, and more text messages.
When I picked up the birthday cake, I also got a steak and some snow peas, and fixed a nice dinner for Tom and me, complemented with the wine from Cindy. The mail brought some cards and a package from Eva. I got some more birthday calls, and talked for quite a while with Eva. Tom and I ended the evening with cake.
It was low-key and wonderful, all around. I truly, truly am blessed by good fortune and blessings, and all good gifts of friends and family and people who care.
I really want to thank you, Lord. Amen.
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