Today is my birthday.  I didn't know it would be so hard.  I expected it to be like every other day....it wasn't.  I woke up remembering how Mom always called me early on my birthday, eager to either sing or just cheer "Happy Birthday!"  I realized today that it was always a special day for her as well.  Mom loved birthdays and wanted to go out of her way to make us feel special.  Even though she grew up very poor, her family went out of their way to make birthdays an important time of celebration.  Cake and presents were required.  

I feel like part of me must have thought Mom would "show up" on my birthday somehow.  I know she would have moved heaven and earth to be with me today if she could have.  I guess she couldn't; she really is gone.    

On a much happier note, my Aunt Zell surprised me this week with a special birthday lunch.  I can't believe I didn't suspect a thing!  I thought we were just meeting for lunch but when we were seated at a table with a beautiful flower arrangement and card.  It meant the world to me.  She told me that my Uncle Coy was in on the plan as well.  I can't tell you how much I love my family.  

Life isn't easy but I sure am blessed.  

Truckin' Along

In the words of Dave Matthews..."So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say..."

I'm doing well.  I've had some health "stuff".  I will share more about that later; I'm fine, just going to do my best to reverse my diagnosis as best as I can (if possible).  Dad spent all of last weekend in the Waxhaw Emergency Department.  I'm on my 6th (out of 13) week of GriefShare.  I am on my 3rd week of working with a Dietitian.  Blossom is still hanging tough.   

Blessed.  Even with all of the uncertainty and the tough issues, I am blessed.  

Dad watching the Panthers' game last Sunday.  We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow.  

No matter what, Blossom has to be touching Scott.  

Thankfully I noticed a Black Widow Spider living under the lid to my garbage can before I opened it.

 

I now have a slight phobia of taking the trash outside.  I'm pretty sure it will stay with me from now on.  

Here's to a good week!  I plan to get back on track with my blogging very soon.