Reflection
Today is my birthday, and it's a monumental one. I'm not saying that so you'll all comment and wish me a good one. I'm saying that only because four years ago, I buried my BFF around this date, and it changed how I celebrate.
That year (2011) I didn't at all. Could barely function, let alone find a reason to celebrate. My best friend was inexplicably gone. No warning. Nothing. My heart was filled with sadness and pain.
The next year was a better one. Friends and family helped me because I now connect this day with great loss, and things improved. I was in a personal transition and it was a rocky, but I persevered.
Last year was better. A special lady, who is now a very dear and treasured friend, started my day off with a surprise gathering of more friends. Then my hubs sent flowers to my work, and the love I felt was awesome. I knew she was there, in spirit, and it made the day better.
Today, the BIG birthday, is bittersweet. I don't want to be "this number", but I'm reminded that I have made it this far and my BFF would love to be celebrating this age. Plus, I'm in great health and surrounded by amazing family and friends who love me, for no other reason than because I'm me.
So it's okay. It's okay to celebrate. To enjoy. To live life to the fullest.
So today, go out and celebrate your life - even if it's not your birthday. You're here, you're living, you're loving!
And tell me what you're doing to celebrate being YOU. I need some new ideas. :)
That year (2011) I didn't at all. Could barely function, let alone find a reason to celebrate. My best friend was inexplicably gone. No warning. Nothing. My heart was filled with sadness and pain.
The next year was a better one. Friends and family helped me because I now connect this day with great loss, and things improved. I was in a personal transition and it was a rocky, but I persevered.
Last year was better. A special lady, who is now a very dear and treasured friend, started my day off with a surprise gathering of more friends. Then my hubs sent flowers to my work, and the love I felt was awesome. I knew she was there, in spirit, and it made the day better.
Today, the BIG birthday, is bittersweet. I don't want to be "this number", but I'm reminded that I have made it this far and my BFF would love to be celebrating this age. Plus, I'm in great health and surrounded by amazing family and friends who love me, for no other reason than because I'm me.
So it's okay. It's okay to celebrate. To enjoy. To live life to the fullest.
So today, go out and celebrate your life - even if it's not your birthday. You're here, you're living, you're loving!
And tell me what you're doing to celebrate being YOU. I need some new ideas. :)
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