Today is my dad's birthday; yesterday was mine. We celebrated, as we do most every year, with a joint birthday dinner. Mom cooked a huge pile of ribs, beans, fried potatoes - and this unbelievable HOMEMADE ice cream cake.
My mother, she is amazing.
She also didn't blink at the THIRTEEN people in the house. Travis and Elijah were guests of the girls (and they brought cards and gifts as well!), Syd had a friend, and Justin is staying with us for the weekend. Mom was the perfect hostess.
(((loud applause for an outstanding woman)))
My birthday? One of the most remarkable for me, because of it's UNremarkable-ness (a made up word. Thank you.) This season of my life is one of contentedness, it seems. I don't know that I've ever experienced feeling so settled. All day long, there were text messages and facebook posts and emails and phone calls wishing me a happy birthday, and through it all I just felt fine. I even got a birthday biscuit at my 7:00 a.m. meeting - complete with a candle. And then I got the rest of the day off.
I'm settled. I love my savior, my church, my family, my job, my friends, my best friend, the rhythm of my days and nights. I am thankful.
So let's do it—full of belief, confident that we're presentable inside and out. Let's keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let's see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching. Hebrews 10.22-25, The Message
8 comments:
Happy 45! The late 40s are, imho, a great time for contentment. I'm glad for you.
Contentedness....wonderful word. :c) So glad it was such a great day and a special time for all those you love to be together Beth. Love and birthday hugs!
Happy Happy Day! And many more........
45. I thought you were 36 or something like that. I'm loving hearing you so happy, Beth.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday--to all the May babies.
Sounds like my family--once the birthdays get started in May, I have my husband, my brother, my step-mother, my sister and my dad.
happy late birthday!!!
Hey girl! Happy belated birthday wishes to you! Contentedness--what a fine place to be!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,DEAR BETHY.....
Sorry I forgot the day you were born. I did remember it was in May. You really don't look 45, really!!!! I think that in the forties , you really do become more content with your life. I remember being forty and thinking the same thing. You know who you are and what you like and want and you don't care what other people think about it. It's kinda nice. I'm glad you had a great day!
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