My Birthday

As I sit here reflecting back on yesterday's occurrence, I am reminded as to how blessed I truly am. There are people in my life that deeply care about me and just how thankful I am for that is indescribable. Over the many months, there were some days I felt utter pain where I felt alone and weak inside, dropping to my knees wanting to give up. Yet there are those people in my life that would help me back on my feet and stand strong in any situation. While on those occasions when my children's behavior sends me to my wit's end and I want to cry, they rest their head on me and say, "I love you Mommy" as if God took control, holding their hands with peace in mind as they realize their wrongs. Or when I feel my family is not close or understanding me anymore, they embrace me and show me their support and unconditional love.

Yesterday was my birthday, a day (28 years ago) that God put me in this world (not to be of it but in it) with hope and desire that I follow his teachings and guidance. Poor choices have been made, lessons have been learned, laughter and joy have been right there all along, pain and tears have regularly been experienced, but His blessings continue. In every situation, He is always there either leading the way or helping me get back on the right path.

Although, I don't want to experience pain or loss in life, I don't like learning things the hard way, nor watching my physical features age with each new year, I truly am blessed to have another birthday!