A Different Kind of Day

Was yesterday my birthday? It sure seemed like it! However, I checked again this morning and today is my birthday. Yep, April 24th!

Yesterday did seem like my day; from noon on it was one get together after another. My kind of day! Seriously, I could do that everyday. I enjoyed having coffee with friends, birthday cake with my parents, sister and her family, and then birthday with my own family. Yesterday could have been my birthday.

With all the festivities yesterday, this morning I decided to take a “me” day for my “real” birthday. With my birthday money and gift certificates, I got my nails done and even went to Woodhouse Day Spas for an incredible pedicure. I was savoring that “me” time.

But I confess, by this afternoon, I was feeling kind of guilty. As I sat having a Woodhouse pedicure in the most serene, peaceful atmosphere sipping on my hot cinnamon tea I kept thinking of all the items on my to-do list and the people I needed to talk to.

It didn't take me long to realize me-days aren’t near as fun as they use to be. I use to have me-days everyday. My focus was on me constantly, or so it seemed.

I did enjoy my birthday gatherings and time of refreshment today. I loved spending an extra measure of time this morning thanking God for the MANY blessings he has given me throughout my life. It was incredible to count them one-by-one! I was amazed. Thank you Lord for so much!

Thank you for family, friends, health and the gift of another year!

Tomorrow I’ll be back to the calling set before me striving to be all God created me to be.