One year later ... or 35 years all together

Well, it's my birthday again. And since I posted last year for my birthday, I thought I should make an update.

I am so blessed! I've had a wonderful day with family and friends. I woke up to open a card from my dearest Angie, and then our campground neighbors first thing before church showered me with "Happy Birthday to you" and a beautiful card and gift. My church friends sang to me and afterward, Kevin, Eric and I had lunch with our good, and dear friends, the K's. Even though Mr. K did a great job embarrassing me, I was still happy to be in their company and they also gave me a beautiful card and gift. Sadly, Kevin had to go to work and I missed him very much. But Eric and I went to my sister's house, which always feels like a "Homecoming" and my parents came and my brother and sister-in-law and their son and it was wonderful! I had the best time being with everyone .... laughing, telling stories, listening to the kids play (and fight!) and giggle and being outside on this lovely evening ... the moon just as big and round as can be... They also gave me gifts that I love and just seemed so perfect. The only things that would have made it better were to have Kevin and Mike, Sarah and Mikey, and Gramma there with us! But the children were wonderful. Emily, Seth and Eric are finally old enough to sing the birthday song and it was the sweetest music ever.

Coming home, I discoverd a sweet card and gift from other campground friends and I just felt so blessed all over again. Birthdays are nice, and its' so especially nice to have such great friends and family who love me ... just the way I am.

And can I tell you, lately, the way I am, has been a little bit weepy and nostalgic, and scared and overwhelmed. But these good people all keep reminding me and pointing me to the Lord, who is in control and is watching over me and is faithful to keep all his promises. Oh, that I may trust him more now and in the year to come.