Today I am 56.
No shame in my game.
I tend to celebrate my birthday all month long. One day just isn’t long enough to celebrate a life as fortunate as mine.
Today is THE day.
I was born on a Tuesday, not sure what time. I only know that because of some internet thing some time ago had a calendar for the years.
Ironic today is Tuesday. Something special must be on the way.
I am a little surprised I made it this far. I never thought I’d make it past 40. The men in my family seemed to leave this world about that age, I figured it was genetic.
Yet, here I am.
With children
Grand children
Driving grand kids at that!
Alive and kicking like a 20 year old.
OK, maybe 30 or 35, but still kicking.
It seems I’m invited to more funerals than weddings. I guess that comes with age.
My memory isn’t what I’d like it to be.
But here and there something will trigger a long lost memory, something from my childhood or teen years.
They can make me laugh, cry or raise my eyebrows in disbelief.
I was living life like it would end at 40.
But isn’t that how we should live?
Like there is no tomorrow?
That doesn’t mean go on a bank robbing then shopping spree.
Maybe what I mean is
Love like there is no tomorrow.
Tell people what they mean to you.
I love you
I need you
You are important to me
I miss your face
You make my life worth living
You are special to me
You will always hold a place in my heart
I love that you are my friend
I love waking up to you
Get the point?
How do you feel when people say those things to you?
Exactly.
And how hard and long does it take to convey what you feel.
A heartbeat 💓
Guess getting older does make you wiser.
Wiser to what makes you happy.
Celebrate each birthday you are blessed with.
Some are not so fortunate.
And remember to love like there’s no tomorrow and
Love big,
Lorene
