Each year on this very day an unforgettable occurrence happened. It’s not anything that is written in the history books, plastered across the news or newspaper headlines. An occurrence known to only those who were there in the beginning and those I have come to known and personally expressed to. An occurrence that happens every year on the same day in your life too.
IT’S A BIRTHDAY!
Some of you may now think of it as just another day. But it actually is wonderful day whether you choose to shout it out or keep it quiet.
I, myself, am at an age where I am over the thrills and frills of the traditional birthday celebrations with cake, presents, balloons and parties. But today, I’m not celebrating my age, I’m celebrating MY LIFE. I admit my life has not been perfect or always happy and pleasant. Is anyone’s? We all have struggles, disappointments and low times. But I am choosing to celebrate what I have learned, accomplished, became, and where I am being guided. I am celebrating with the most precious gift I received this morning…another day to try again and do my best.
Two weeks ago, someone asked a dear friend who shares a February birthday and matured in 80 years what her secret to staying so young was. Her answer “It’s all in your attitude and choices. It’s choosing the Lord”. I say Amen!
So whenever your special day is, celebrate not your age but YOUR LIFE!
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. Oprah Winfrey (courtesy of brainyquote.com)
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