Reflections on Birthdays

October is a very hectic month for our family. Both Tobin and Caroline celebrate birthdays with mine (Melodie’s) following on the 1st of November. Throw Halloween in there, costume parties, fall festivals and it’s a busy, busy mix. (I’m holding my breath to see what birthday our little girl will have once we find out…wouldn’t it be funny if it was in October as well?)

So today I’m celebrating my 32nd birthday. I got a few cards today that have made me stop and think. My great grandfather spent some time reflecting on me in the card he sent. The memories were happy and were mostly when I was a little girl. I tend to get lost in the moment…making the kids’ birthdays special…and forget about celebrating my life. It’s nice to know that one day a year, it’s a time to pause, “smell the roses” (Thanks for that reminder Valene!) and remember. I’ve had a full, rich life. I have two beautiful children, a wonderful husband, a baby on the way (in the unconventional sense!) and my life is full. So today, I’m stopping to smell the roses. I’m stopping to remember all the happy moments in my life. I’m remembering the people God has blessed me with. It’s a good day.