Thank you
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I woke up at the crack of dawn to my usual morning with hugs, kisses and drool from my babies. Then Lily said, "Happy birthday, Birthday Girl." My heart sank. Ugh. I'm a year older again. I don't want to go through that process again. The anticipation of turning 40 last year was painful enough. But I do get this way with every birthday even when I turned 27. Patrick is used to it. Today he told me, "I don't know why you stress about getting a year older when you keep getting more productive with every year. Us guys, we go downhill." I think I know what he means. But still, I get very sentimental. Why is everything going by so fast. And now the earth is spinning faster.
It is a strange time to be celebrating anything right now with what's happening to Japan and the rest of the world. I feel very detached from myself. I really am worried for all of us. And yes, the person who called me a drama queen was quite insensitive. Every night at bedtime prayers the kids ask Papa Jesus to keep the world still. To stop it from shaking. There's no drama there. And they really do hug the globe.
At the same time I'm overwhelmed with all the greetings from my Twitter and facebook friends! I wish I could save all your messages. Thank you for taking the time to tweet me.
So instead of getting all sentimental and scared, I've decided to spend the day being very thankful to God. I'll skip the material things, the products I'm developing, my work and my friends. I really am grateful for all that. But for now, allow me to be mushier than I already am. I've been talking to God more lately...
For the love I got as a child and continue to get from my mom and dad.
For the family you gave me and the good health we all enjoy.
For the life that I really wanted and prayed for.
And my three little rabbits.
Everything else is a bonus. And I can't thank you enough, God. For my birthday I ask that you please stop the earth from shaking. And that you comfort and protect us when we need it most.
Have a great day everyone!
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I woke up at the crack of dawn to my usual morning with hugs, kisses and drool from my babies. Then Lily said, "Happy birthday, Birthday Girl." My heart sank. Ugh. I'm a year older again. I don't want to go through that process again. The anticipation of turning 40 last year was painful enough. But I do get this way with every birthday even when I turned 27. Patrick is used to it. Today he told me, "I don't know why you stress about getting a year older when you keep getting more productive with every year. Us guys, we go downhill." I think I know what he means. But still, I get very sentimental. Why is everything going by so fast. And now the earth is spinning faster.
It is a strange time to be celebrating anything right now with what's happening to Japan and the rest of the world. I feel very detached from myself. I really am worried for all of us. And yes, the person who called me a drama queen was quite insensitive. Every night at bedtime prayers the kids ask Papa Jesus to keep the world still. To stop it from shaking. There's no drama there. And they really do hug the globe.
At the same time I'm overwhelmed with all the greetings from my Twitter and facebook friends! I wish I could save all your messages. Thank you for taking the time to tweet me.
So instead of getting all sentimental and scared, I've decided to spend the day being very thankful to God. I'll skip the material things, the products I'm developing, my work and my friends. I really am grateful for all that. But for now, allow me to be mushier than I already am. I've been talking to God more lately...
For the love I got as a child and continue to get from my mom and dad.
For the family you gave me and the good health we all enjoy.
For the life that I really wanted and prayed for.
And my three little rabbits.
Everything else is a bonus. And I can't thank you enough, God. For my birthday I ask that you please stop the earth from shaking. And that you comfort and protect us when we need it most.
Have a great day everyone!
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