Thursday, July 22, 2010

26

Today is my 26th birthday. I never thought in my 26 years on this earth that I would know so much loss, pain, heartache. Despite these hard emotions, I never thought I would know so much love. Love from children, family, and strangers (though we are no longer strangers :-0).

I was adamant that I would not be celebrating my birthday this year because of all the emotions that accompany this day. Last year, I spent part of my birthday in the hospital and the other half at home. I was so distraught and worried that I did not want anyone to visit or call. To put it bluntly, my birthday last year sucked.
Well my husband was determined to make up for last year and stated (more like demanded) quite passionately that we would be celebrating my birthday. Now, I am glad I did. Celebrating this day helped me to take my focus off the emotional day that is right around the corner. It reminded me that I should enjoy the happiness before the wave of sadness hits.

The day started off with a wonderful gift from Larry and a breakfast party from a few of my co-workers. I went to work ou
t and then just got back in from having dinner with my husband. Overall I can say the day was good and I want to chronicle it before "new" grief comes out in the coming days.
Thanks for your wonderful comments and for all your support during his difficult time.





07/22/2010 - 10 lbs lighter and much wiser.

Awaiting my expected end.

18 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Sweet Marie!!!!! I am so glad you got out and celebrated today. And congrats on your 10 lb weight loss! You go girl! You look great! :)

    thinking of you... xoxo

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  2. Sending you hugs and lots of love. I'm glad you had a nice birthday. You deserve it.;o)

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  3. Happy Birthday friend! I am so glad your hubbie insisted you have a great day! These fella's are our hearts and souls sometimes aren't they? I will be praying for you in the coming days! Hugs!

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  4. Happy birthday, Marie! I'm SO GLAD that Larry insisted you celebrate! You're looking good!

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  5. I'm so glad that you allowed yourself to enjoy and celebrate your birthday!

    Thinking of you and your sweet Evan this weekend ((HUGS))

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  6. Happy Birthday! Sometimes our hubby's know best. :)

    I will be praying for you in the days to come!! (((HUGS)))

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  7. Happy Birthday sweet friend!!!! I want to see a bigger picture of you looking gorgeous :)

    SO happy your day was as special as you and that Larry did something to honor you. That is what days like this are about :)

    Much love and enjoy your "Birthday Weekend"! I always tell hubby that I get the whole week to celebrate. SO, we celebrate all week long during our birthdays...life is just too precious not to :)

    xxx

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  8. Happy birthday! Glad you had a good day.

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  9. Happy Birthday!! I agree with your husband, we have to concentrate on what positive we do have in our life from time to time and you have a great hubby!

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  10. Happy 26th birthday! My twin brothers turn 26 on July 24th...two days after you turned 26! That's pretty neat. :)

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  11. Happy birthday love. I'm glad you've decided to celebrate. You look fantastic by the way!

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  12. Oh 26!!!! As I read that, I thought, "Wow...such a baby!" and then thought just what you wrote..."So much pain and heartache in that short a time."

    Lifting you up and glad your day was a sweet and gentle one to you!

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  13. oh happy birthday to you dear girl. i love that picture, you look so sassy!!

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  14. Happy Birthday Marie! I'm glad Larry took you out!! :)

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  15. Looking great, Marie!
    So glad you were able to celebrate your Birthday this year... you so deserve it!
    I'm proud of you!

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  16. Sorry I'm a little late...Happy Birthday!!!

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  17. I'm so late!!! Happy Birthday my friend!!

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  18. OMG! Sorry lady!!! Happy Belated Birthday :)

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