Today was a very special day… it was Earth Day, my birthday, and the wonderful celebration of both my parents’ 60th wedding anniversary and my Mom’s 80th birthday.
The weather cooperated, bringing beautiful sunshine… it was as sunny in the party room as it was outside. These kinds of gatherings afford us the opportunity to reconnect with many of the special people who have come in to my parents’ lives and our lives as a family. They also inspire us to consider the blessings we receive as a result of these connections.
I’m thankful for the time I got to spend with the celebrants today and I wish there had been more time to spend with both those who attended and those who were unable to attend. I am also thankful for all of the friends who reached out to me to specifically send birthday greetings. I so appreciate all the well wishes and support. They are the kind of fuel I need to carry me through the challenges.
We ended the day with a family photo shoot. I’m looking forward to seeing the love and fun I expect to find captured within the photos.
Stay tuned.