April the 8th!

April the 8th, my birthday is today and I...

for many years have wondered how wise I would be when at last maturity would catch up with me, Oh my heavens, the years have flown by and the fifties came in such a rush and now the more I know the less I really know! So now I am pushing, I mean slowly pushing into to next decade, okay, I am not there yet!! A couple of years to go! Anyhow, I do know I am older, have just a tiny speck of gray in my hair, a few itty bitty wrinkles, I give thanks for hair dye, if you want to know, I have nightmares of dye going out of stock, did that too when perms were in! I am thankful I have so many interests that fill my life with so much joy and love, my husband, my children, grandchildren, my entire family including my beautiful mom, three incredible brothers, not to mentions the best friends ever! I have found some creative interests that fascinate me and keep me really busy and young, did you hear that, I still feel young, then sometimes, not so much! Now there are some issues with aging that have have been a bit exasperating for me the last few years. I continue to be in shock, I can't believe it. I have noticed, I now have more jars of moisturizer on the counter, along with powders, anti aging creams, spot removers, masks, concealers, pencils, sprays, name it, I've got it. No, I don't think I am vain, it's just that dreadful mirror that likes to talk to me.  I can say that all things the stars use to achieve that young wholesome look, well, I flattered myself into thinking they work, but the reality is they don't work! I have to admit, I just keep at it! Anyhow, I am happy to have a birthday to celebrate! I welcome what the good Lord will send my way.

Also, on this awesome day, I want to thank God for giving me such wonderful parents. I know the years after the day I arrived they could never forget April 8th! When my precious father was living and to this day my precious mother reminds me that I was very proud of this day and would never ever let them forget it! I told them if they had not made it so special, I would not have thought April the 8th was that great! Anyhow, it has become a joke in our family! Even my brothers tell me, how could we forget your birthday! So today I dedicate all the love that is engraved in my heart to my parents, for they brought me into this wonderful world and made my life, oh so very special.

I love you Mom and Dad, I am certain that Dad knows up in heaven that it's

April the 8th!!

Today is also our dearest daughter in law's birthday! A daughter in our hearts!

Holly, Happy Birthday sweetie!

We love you!