Celebrating LIfe

The first call I got yesterday was from my Dad.

He was so excited to wish me a Happy Birthday.

I was in the car with my best friend off to our regular Saturday jaunts.

Right away I told my dad that I wanted to speak to my mom.

As soon as she got on the phone I yelled Happy Birthday!!!!

My bf looked at me and asked me why I am wishing her a happy birthday too.

You see, every year for as far as I can remember, I wish my mom that on my birthday.

She is always one of the first ones, if not the first one, I speak to as soon as I wake up.

...and why not?  After all, it is her "birth"day too.

Now that I am a mom, I know how special my children's birthdays are to me.

I am always brought back to the months that I carried them and through the period leading up to their delivery. 

It is such a joyous moment.

For me, it is important that I let her know that I do not forget her on my special day.

Because it is her day too. 

And as I reflect back to all the days that are behind me, 

I am truly grateful.

To God, to my mom and dad, my family and friends and all of life that surround me.

And I pray that I am given the blessing of many more days.