Thursday, February 16, 2012

Start #1: Gifts 611...

611. Transformation, change, personal evolution.

612. Replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts.

613. Never thought I would say this, but here it is.  Sharing my birthday today with a funeral - a celebration of a woman loved by many.  Although there were moments of sadness, it brought such meaning to life, family and friends for me, all of which I am so very grateful for today.

614. My husband and children who fill our home and my heart with immeasurable love.

615. Kind birthday wishes from so many special people in my life.

616. My parents for the hardships they must have endured in making the choice as teenagers to give me life, and for the life, foundation and values they have given me.

617. Getting to take my heels off after a full day of wearing them, definitely not used to that - and boy does it feel good!

618. Andy making my birthday dinner at school today and bringing it home to celebrate, such a labor of love knowing the very few spare minutes he has in a day.  I enjoyed every bite of my favorite Brussels sprouts dish that he makes, roasted potatoes and grilled chicken.

619. Finally getting to make our annual birthday wishes together after dinner with leftover cupcakes - me, Lily and Emmy.

620. Going to sleep with a heart bursting at the seams with love.

2 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Karen! I thought of you throughout the day today. I wish you a year of continued blessings- unfolding and blossoming, strengthening each day. A year filled with metta: may you be loved, may you be well, may you be filled with loving kindness.

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  2. The most perfect birthday wish! Thank you and I love you!

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