It's the Big One!

Well, here's why I haven't blogged lately. It's my birthday month and I've been having way too much fun to even think about it! Tons of cards, emails, dinners, the gift of a pedicure and manicure, cakes, cupcakes, balloons, an ice cream party and a myriad of other wonderful gifts and well wishes. What else could a girl ask for? Growing up, my mom always made it our birth MONTH. My big day is on the 8th so for eight days in a row I got to open present. One day it might be a bottle of shampoo and the next, a fun pair of socks and the next day...a carton of Whoppers! I didn't care what it was...it was wrapped up with a bow and I got to open it.
I have to admit that in June I was having some funny feelings regarding this birthday. I'll just say it...I didn't want it to come. It's a biggun and maybe it's vanity, maybe it's because I'm not so good about change but I just didn't think I was ready. But on Tuesday of last week I awoke to the alarm just like always. I sat up in bed and took stock of my mood. Everything seemed okay to me...I didn't feel any different. I stumbled to the bathroom sink, washed my face and looked into the mirror...didn't look any different. So I decided right then and there that it was going to be a great day.
Of all the birthday joys I've received, the best gift has been the acceptance of self which God gave me at 5:30 on a Tuesday morning. (All the best gifts come in the morning :)