Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Today I'm 26!

Birthday's have always been big in our family, and I think that's the way it should be. I can always count on fun surprises from my family, a dinner out, thoughtful gifts and a creative party, which make the day spectacular. But I think it all stems from our mutual understanding that adding years to the ticker is a good thing. That every year milestone met means a new year has started. That we've been granted more time on this lovely planet by God. No one in my family is scared of growing old or older. We don't worry about crows feet, or laugh lines. We don't care that we may not have accomplished everything we thought we would by the latest age. We're just happy to be around, with the ones we love, celebrating something awesome: our birth! Growing up, Birthdays were always special, and they still are! For every member of the family. I teared up last night thinking of how lucky I am. How blessed I was 26 years ago to be born into the family I was given. To think that I looked up at my Mom, Dad and older Sister and probably had no idea just how lucky I really was at that moment. I certainly know now. :) And I will spend today amid those happy faces, proud to be a part of the family.



7 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you were born and born into a family that celebrates you and each year you are blessed with! I love ya (and your family) so much it's a bit crazy! Can't wait to celebrate you later this week!

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  2. Happy Birthday E ~ You certainly were born into a loving, fun family. You are all blessed to have each other.

    Have a wonderful birthday celebration.

    FlowerLady

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  3. Happy Birthday!! And what a wonderful testimony to the beautiful family you are obviously surrounded with!!

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  4. Happy birthday to you - how I would love to be 26 again - carry on living every moment to the full and enjoying every second
    Sharon

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  5. You deserve everything for your birthday! You are an incredible person and a wonderful daughter and (as I tear up) I love you from the very depths of my soul. Happy Birthday! LYS

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  6. Sending big birthday wishes from across the pond, Tamara x

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  7. Happy Birhtday E...you're a beautiful 26, both inside and out!!! Many blessings for this next year of your very special life!
    xo J~

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