I really adore feeling special! Of course one shouldn't feel too special every day or we'd certainly explode with our own importance, but I've grown and sometimes even thrived on the earth for 30 years today so I'm experiencing a certain sense of achievement.
My 20s were difficult to put it midly... lived up to that curse of "may you live in interesting times". However, I think I've learn't a lot about myself and the world and feel better equipped to face whatever it (the world, that is) decides to throw at me next.
The next few years will certainly bring their share of challenges and pain, but I feel surrounded and supported by such a splending array of friends and family.
This is why I feel particularly special:
Psalm 66 (beginning the day with praise)
Breakfast in bed (pancakes c/o my lovely housemate)
Birthday Cards (and newsy letters... thanks Aunty Irene!)
Facebook messages
Phone calls & text messages
Tonight I'm gathering with my sibling for a "retro" birthday dinner. My sister is making my old favourite birthday recipe... been years since I've tasted it, so if its nothing like the original we'll be none the wiser!
I feel so blessed and that's the way it should be.
Biggest thanks to my Lord and Heavenly Father... for making me me and surounding me with other special people. Life is indeed beautiful (even on a gloomy winter's day in Melbourne!) xo
3 comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING JOCELYN! It's been great to have contact with you in some way every day this week - so far. You sound so well and happy and that makes me feel happy as well. I know you are having a lovely day and will enjoy a lovely dinner with the family. May your birthday continue on for the next month - well, I know it will as we will celebrate with you here in Schopfheim, Dresden, Basel, Rome, Paris - have I forgotten anything?
3.5 weeks for me, and counting.
Much love,
Mum xx oo
The world is a lovely place because you are in it!
It's wonderful to feel loved and appreciated, I'm glad you felt that way on your special birthday.
Have lots of fun with Mum in all those wonderful places you'll be visiting!
My daughter and I are going to Italy, Greece and Turkey next year!
Oh, I love the format. You can work on my blog when you're here and transform it for me. I never have the time or inclination to do anything creative!!
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