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.
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