Today I celebrate my 59th birthday . . . just saying 59 seems . . . well . . . unbelievable to me . . . wasn’t I just 40?!? For some reason this year I’m very reflective . . . maybe because a lot has happened over the last few years and there will be quite a few changes coming in the near future. . .
Three years ago to the day, I was hooked up to chemo . . . I told myself that this would be the last crappy birthday I would have . . . and so far I’ve kept that promise to myself. A year later I spent my birthday under the stars at Ravinia, a beautiful outside music venue with family and friends, the next year I went to Cancun Mexico and this year I am going to Greece!
The year ahead is bringing many changes . . . I’m entering into my last year of teaching and I will be moving to New Mexico to begin a new life . . . there will be 7 of us embarking on this new adventure! As exciting as this is . . . I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little sad too. Saying good-by to step-sons, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren and some of the best friends a person can be blessed to have will be very, very tough. Hopefully they all know that there will always be a cozy bed and a nice glass of wine waiting for them!
Birthdays . . . they come quickly and that’s why it’s important to live life . . . make memories that are embedded into your heart forever . . . and always remember it’s the people in our lives that count not the things!
Happy, happy birthday! Yes, "59" can be rather daunting, but you have so much to look forward to, so many plans and wonderful family and friends in your life. I pray that this year will be extra special for you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Lynn! It sounds like you have many exciting times ahead of you. I love the line you wrote, "make memories that are embedded into your heart forever"...shouldn't that be what life's about!
ReplyDeleteNow I am just trying to start writing about them! Beautiful. Have a wonderful, blessed day!
Yes...birthdays do make us reflect on where we are, where we have been and where we are going. You have miles to go this year.....try to enjoy them all....
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! This is a BIG year coming up. One season of life ends and another will begin. It's an exciting time. Savor it all.
ReplyDeleteOh, Lynn. Happy, happy birthday to you! This slice brought tears to my eyes. There is so much to celebrate with you, yet there is a little piece of me that is also sad. That missing-you-already sad. That stopping in your office to grumble but it quickly turns into laughter. That always there to listen and support. I think what I will be most excited about -- your blog! We will still connect through your words and stories "that are embedded in your heart forever." Love that line.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day! Celebrate big with all those special people!
Michelle
Happy birthday!!!! It's going to be a bittersweet year, but I'm so happy for your fun future! XOXOO
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Wishing you a memorable last year in teaching!
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you are living life to the fullest. That's all any of us can do. Enjoy!
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