Marking the day

My phone began vibrating violently at 5:45 this morning, stirring me from my sleep with that feeling of panic you get when someone calls too early.

I grumbled hello and two little voices answered back with their sleepy version of “Happy Birthday.”

It was the best wakeup call ever.

Throughout the morning my phone continued to throw fits, and I just want to say that I am blessed by the love, y’all.

I’m blessed by my sister and her boys, and excited to see them all soon.

I’m blessed by my mom, aunt and uncle who’ve gifted me with an extended trip to Texas and The Bloggess’ book on CD to get me through the drive. (Even though I’ll probably be laughing too hard to concentrate on the road. If you see a woman on the shoulder convulsing with laughter, say hi!)

I’m blessed by all the other family and friends who have texted and messaged through various social media. Yes, I know Facebook tells people it’s your birthday. Yes, it’s still special when someone writes on your wall.

I’m also extremely blessed to have built over the last year a special friendship with an inspiring woman. She’s showered me with love and attention for this birthday, including writing this post for me.

Greta, thank you. You mean so much to me.

A few things I’d like to share with you guys on my birthday:

* It’s also Kim of Mama’s Monologues birthday!

* I wrote a post over at JDaniel4’s Mom’s place for Pause Life for a Moment. It’s about another blessing, but one that came in disguise.

* Lastly, today marks one year since the Joplin tornado. I’ve been reading stories here and here about the tragedy of those lost and the triumph of the survivors and it’s both heart wrenching and beautiful. Joplin, we remember you on this day.

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16 thoughts on “Marking the day”

I’m flooding social media with birthday wishes, in hopes that you feel as special as you are. You are loved, my friend.

Now, I’m off to read your post for JDaniel’s.

Mwah!

julie gardner

May 22, 2012 at 9:59 am

You are one amazing friend, Gfunk.

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mamamash

May 24, 2012 at 10:11 am

Thank you, Greta, for all you’ve done! Julie, she really is a diamond in the cornfield.

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Even though you are like a DECADE younger than I am and I should be insanely jealous and staring at my wrinkles in the mirror right now, I just can’t because you are too awesome. And I like being in my forties and all that crap.

So.

Instead, I’m wishing you the most fabulous of days today and always…and a long ten years of goodness between your age and mine.

I also wish you the best name ever! Wait. You already have that. Sorry.
Okay. I wish you cake, then.

There. That’s better.
Enjoy, my friend.

mamamash

May 24, 2012 at 10:11 am

Thank you friend! You are a youthful soul with a wise mind, and I’m glad to know you!

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I wish you the happiest of birthdays today! I hope that your day is fantastic, just as you are. Oh and also? I’ll be glad to eat that cake for you. I can blame it on the Peanut still.