 Two birthday girls posing for the paparazzi.  My birthday brunch ladies. At least that's what I think. This was the first year since I turned 30 that I didn't throw my annual surprise birthday party for myself. Just didn't have the energy.
But I did find energy to go to a local country-western eatery for burgers and line dancing lessons. And even though I didn't last long on the dance floor, I still had fun being out with friends. One of my dancing pals, Sandy, also had a birthday. She's with me in the top picture. (Sandy's the slender one!) We're modeling the hand knit scarves our friend Cora made for us. I figured a night out would do it and planned to spend my actual birthday lounging around watching old episodes of House Hunters, but some of my neighbors decided they needed to bring over birthday brunch. I was touched by their thoughtfulness ... and we had so much fun! Both my kids checked in and my son's girlfriend sent flowers. (She's a keeper.) And one of my Sheila Girls street team sent me chocolate covered strawberries. Wow, what a birthday! The most wonderful thing of all was simply being able to celebrate the fact that I'm still here. Life is a gift and I'm so grateful to have been given a few more years of it. So this birthday was filled not only with celebrations but with gratitude. Yes, a very happy birthday for me! And how about you? How do you like to celebrate your birthday?
5 Comments
Annie Kribs
2/27/2014 09:46:40 am
Oh Sheila! I read through several of your old blog entries. I had no idea you've dealt with cancer so recently. Your attitude is amazing! And it's all about the attitude isn't it? My mother in law and her sister went through breast cancer at the same time. My MIL lived but her sister died. It was hard on them both, on all of us really, but somehow we are all richer and more compassionate for the experience. Your outlook on life, your faith in goodness shines through in your writing and I appreciate that you share your gift with your readers. I am still finding my voice (newly published!) and I hope that one day, I can inspire others the way you do. Keep up your amazing work and may God continue to bless you. :) 2/27/2014 12:11:56 pm
Thanks for the encouragement Annie. And congrats on being published!
Benay Nordby
2/28/2014 03:23:06 am
What a wonderful birthday lineup! I'm glad to hear you were up for it.
sue Leech
3/1/2014 02:34:43 am
Love the pictures and wanted to add I do book reviews for anyone who sends me their book or books. I have them on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and goodreads. I can be reached at the email address or snail mail is: Sue Leech, 1273 Strahan rd., New Columbia, PA 17856 I do only print or Arc's. sue
Wendy M Theisen
6/5/2014 07:27:52 am
Hi Sheila, a belated Happy Birthday! I want to say thank you for your stories. They are fun, uplifting, and have great recipes and ideas that inspire me! They make me want to find the town where your characters live and set down roots there. I'm so sorry that you and your family have had the cancer ordeal to go through. I pray that God helps you and yours find the rainbows at the end of the storm. I have been through a bout of cancer myself 18 years ago and now at the age of 53 am grateful that my own storm readied me for the other storms life would bring :0) Leave a Reply. |
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