Woke up last Wednesday, turning 45. The number makes me feel officially middle aged, not a day I really wanted to "celebrate". Grateful for life- yes! Blessed beyond imagination, yes! Feeling a bit old these days, YES!!!
Husband was out of town, headed to spend the day with my 22 eight and nine year old students, blessed with a special delivery from dear friends (cake, breakfast, my favorite treats, flowers and balloons). It prompted my students to sing to me and it was so sweet!
After school, my exhausted feet were screaming for a pedicure, so I decided to drop my little one at home, call a dear friend to meet me and headed to the nail salon. Relaxing in the chair, enjoying the relaxation and I catch a glimpse of my boys with balloons. I whisper to my friend, " I think my boys are about to walk in." Shockingly it wasn't just my sweet boys- it was MY GIRL too! I couldn't figure out what was happening. Of course we both burst into tears with our," come by it honestly weepy gene", and hug the best hug I had experienced in weeks. Best pedicure I've ever had!
I must admit, I miss her terribly every day, and that day wasn't any different than any other. I didn't even feel extra sorry for myself that she wasn't going to be there, BUT the fact that she was, probably made it one of the best birthdays ever!!! No one knew (except my two sons who I still can't believe kept it a secret), not even her daddy, that she was driving home just for me!!
What a wonderful birthday dinner we had, a sad "see you later" early the next morning as I headed off for my sub job, and she headed out to make it to class, BUT having her home in her bed on MY birthday- greatest gift ever!
I am one blessed 45 year old momma!!
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