For about a month leading up to my birthday, I was getting phone calls from family saying they could not believe I was turning 40. Well I could not believe it either, but here it is. I am officially into my 5th decade of life, and I am feeling as young and healthy as ever. So bring it on! I will not be embarrassed to tell my age, maybe I will even get lucky enough to get carded here and there.
My turning 40 went something like this: Omelets for breakfast made by Jim; Our last Pony Talk at Green Acres Equestrian Center with Ari dressed as the hippie cowgirl; Afternoon tea at Tea Leaves and Thyme in downtown Woodstock, a highly recommended, delicious lunch; Some outdoor decorating while Ariana enjoyed a lengthy nap; Capped off by Italian cuisine with The A Team, Grandma and Grandpa. The weather could not have been more perfect, and I could not have been happier. For all the well wishes and love given, I am so thankful. Now I need to get working on the beautiful garden, I will very soon enjoy.
At 40, I have received gifts beyond my imagination and for which I am so undeserving. Thank you God for sustaining me thus far, and for all the blessings I have been given. I thank my friends, who have always been there, my family who supports me no matter what, and a husband who strengthens me and gives his all. I am thankful for and thank Ariana for giving me new life, a life I had always wished for. And I am so thankful for the family created around her. It has been an amazing and inspiring thing to be a part of. Mostly, I am thankful to finally have learned to appreciate today. To no longer dwell on the past or wish for the future, but just enjoy the here and now. With all my love-Heather
2 comments:
Happy, happy, happy! So great to have celebrated with you. LOVE that your next chapter in life includes all of us.
Your beauty radiates all the very best of life! I thank God you were born. Love, Cousin Ann
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