My Dad hates his birthday, all the people ringing to wish him well. Tho I'm like my dad in many ways, this is not something we share. Like him, I'm not fussed about presents. he and I are two of only a handful of people I know who tell people not to buy anything and mean it. But today I am revelling in the love and good wishes a birthday brings. I enjoy the reminder that there are many people who are glad I'm in their life - and vice versa. I like the opportunity afforded by a birthday to celebrate how special a person is. Obviously we can do this everyday. But birthdays give us that nudge to let someone know they mean a lot to us - I couldn't do that for every one of my friends every day of the year, but I can do it at least on their birthday.
Even if it's not your birthday today, I hope you get reminded just how much you matter.
This morning we are having a relaxing time - kids tired from their long journey yesterday so I'm getting chance to do what i like best, connecting with friends by responding to messages on Facebook and texts and calls :-)
Tonight I get to sing. I've had 3 birthdays now since I joined one voice choir. Last year, tho not on the day itself, the choir was the main feature of my party. And amazingly both the year before and this year, the Choir have a gig on the night of my birthday raising money for those who have less than I do. How perfect is that? B-)
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