Hey Friends,
I survived my 40th birthday yesterday! The day was fabulous! I am overwhelmed by the love of my family and friends! I received many calls, texts, voicemails, emails, comments and cards. Every single one of them is extremely important to me! I appreciate the people who took time out of their busy days to remember my birthday!
My day started slow, by choice! We arrived home in the early hours of the morning after our trip to Oklahoma.
Uncle Steve came around noon to pick us up. He drove us to Cincinnati so Mom could take care of something. Within a few minutes, we were back on the road.
We then headed toward Acapulco in Lebanon. There we met up with my Mamaw and Papaw for a fun birthday lunch.
Then we had a brief moment at home. We tried to recuperate some more from yesterday's travel.
Yesterday evening, my Mom's parents came to visit. October 14th was also their 58th wedding anniversary. They invited us to join them at Longhorn for a joint anniversary /birthday dinner. We had a great evening with Gran and Papaw! It has been rare for me to be with them on their anniversary and my birthday.
As I type this post, the day has been full of smiles! I cannot thank everyone enough who made this birthday extra special. I know many of you prayed extra prayers for me, and I appreciate it very much. I did miss my Daddy! I am grateful to have a treasure trove of birthday memories from the past.
I am generally not a person who carries the birthday celebration all month. Due to everybody's hectic schedules. My family and friends are extending my birthday celebration even further. The celebrations began in mid-September and might continue through mid-November.
God has blessed me with 40 years of life! My life had a scary start to it! I arrived on the scene eight weeks ahead of schedule. Spent the first 27 days of my life in the Nicu. From my start at 3 lbs. 9 oz. the Lord has brought a mighty long way! I plan to enjoy this new year to the fullest! Thank you, dear readers being part of it!
Below are some pictures we took yesterday on my birthday. You will see the birthday lunch at Acapulco. My birthday dinner at Longhorn, and a few more along the way! I was blessed to receive two beautiful bouquets of flowers! Thank you to my cousin Lisa and my Aunt Theresa, for thinking of me!
See you all tomorrow!
Odie
