Wednesday my miracle baby, Regan Jamie Marie, turned two! She was born just 4 days before I turned 35 and now I share my birthday with my sweet and sassy Princess Punky! I have always been a person who has loved, loved LOVED birthdays- especially mine. My Mom used to tease me because she said I would start planning my birthday right after Christmas- she was probably right.
It wasn't until recently that I began to dread having birthdays- probably due to the fact that I nearing the big 4-0. But the last few days I have been really thinking about what a dramatic shift my life has made in the last two years. It's been huge! I went from being quite a homebody with few friends to having a wonderful and full life with friends, family and activities that capture my attention. And as busy, hectic and tiring my days are- I feel so incredibly blessed! So today is my birthday and rather than dreading growing another year older- I am celebrating my life! Because it is blessed all the way to it's core.
A few nights ago my family was over for the birthday celebrations and my Mom and I were talking about some experiences that I had in life, experiences that she didn't understand at all. I have always been one who pushes buttons, boundaries, limits, etc. That is something my rule following Mother has never understood. In the midst of the discussion she asked me if I had to do it over would I have not done some of the things that (to her) were out of control. And I immediately said no- why would I? All of my experiences, wonderful and tragic have shaped the Melinda I am today. And why should I ever make excuses for the life journey I have had.
So Happy Birthday to ME! I cherish all fun, scary and weird 37 years I have been on this planet. My life is a gift from God and I am doing more and more to love and appreciate all of it's components!
Peace~
Melinda
3 comments:
Mel - I love this post and feel you are your own woman and standing strong. I applaud you.
Confused though to what happened on the internet though. I live in a baby world and have lost touch with reality.
Happy (belated) birthday! I, too, love this post and your strength. It takes a lot to put your feelings, thoughts and struggles out there.
Christene, it was in regards to an earlier post I did last week or the week before. I was upset at something had happened and expressed my feelings and some people felt it was an inappropriate venue to do so. But life goes on and so do!
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