that face pretty much sums it up. as a little kid i don't think i liked birthday parties too much. they were overwhelming and too stimulating for me, and they still are. everyone always makes you wait to eat cake and open presents. isn't eating cake all anyone really wants to do on their birthday as a kid (and maybe as an adult, too)? but i do love small gatherings of dear friends and family for my birthday. i'm looking forward to that tonight and then some.
today also marks
my second anniversary
of being Cancer-free!
that is surely worth celebrating. every day i step farther away from
cancer, i think it gets easier. i begin to forget the pain and worry.
the shadows recede and my life is beginning to feel like my own again, slowly but surely. i am so very grateful to have a birthday. that was the only reason i agreed to have my mastectomy on my birthday. it was the first day available for the surgery and i thought it would be wonderful to keep having birthdays. so i said yes, let's do it. so there is much to be thankful for.
my friend, kateri, is having a mastectomy today. it was a very odd coincidence/ magical miracle when she told me her surgery was scheduled for the same day i had had mine. i'm praying for her and i hope you will lift her up in prayer, too. she is a precious, precious person and the prayers of many are sure to help her. she is a fantastic poet and has a lovely blog. click on her name above to visit her site and follow her journey.
lastly, my birthday is a little bittersweet today as my dad fell yesterday and broke his hip. he was already barely mobile so this especially difficult. he had surgery yesterday evening and will be in the hospital for several days. it is hard to hear more bad news about my daddy. he is in such a fragile condition and he surely deserves a reprieve. so i would be expecially appreciative if you could please say a prayer for his healing. i guess all i want for my birthday is a prayer or two. :0)
thank you to everyone for always being so kind and supportive. this lovely community is ever so encouraging and uplifting. your sweet words always brighten my day.
Happy Birthday to you sweet friend! You, your friend and your daddy are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
xoxo
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya Peacock | February 24, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Sending lots of love, good thoughts and happy wishes your way...Happy Birthday, Kelly!
Posted by: kelly | February 24, 2009 at 08:30 AM
A very blessed and happy Birthday to you (and many happy returns!!) My best wishes also to your friend and for your father! May all deities smile down on all of you and bless you!
You are a courageous and wonderful woman and so inspiring!
Posted by: Renate | February 24, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Happy Birthday Kelly!
What a milestone to celebrate, being cancer-free for 2 years - yea!!! Here is my favorite Irish blessing especially for you today:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Your father and friend will be in my prayers.
Happy Birthday, my friend -
:-) Molly
Posted by: Molly Alexander | February 24, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Happy Birthday! your friend and Dad are in my thoughts. You too!
Posted by: theresa | February 24, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Wishing you all the joys on your birthday. Sending love and healing wishes to your friend and dad. xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: pilar | February 24, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Happy Birthday Dear Sister. It's been two years since I was at your house with you on your birthday for your masectomy. I am truly thankful for every additional day with you. I love you truly. I'm back to the hospital to stay with Daddy and we both you are having a wonderful birthday. Dive in the cake and presents. Hope mine to you made it on time. I'll stop in the chapel at the hospital as it seems to be drawing me each time I walk by it and say a prayer for your friend and of course for Daddy and all of us. Love.
Posted by: Bethany | February 24, 2009 at 02:14 PM
here's wishing you a very, very happy birthday dear Kelly!
I am thinking of you, your dad, and our sweet friend Kateri, sending love laced with mega doses of hope for a healthy recovery for them and wishing many, many, many more beautiful years ahead!! xoxo
Posted by: misty | February 24, 2009 at 03:27 PM
Prayers it is, heaps of them.
Posted by: Nancy Jamar | February 24, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Love Love Love Love Cake Cake Cake Cake Pressies Pressies Pressies Kisses Kisses Kisses Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Wishes Wishes Wishes Wishes Thanx Thanx Thanx Thanx Prayers Prayers Prayers Prayers Love Love Love LOVE!
Posted by: Mija Marie | February 24, 2009 at 05:57 PM
sendin you wishes of peace and healing for your birthday, Kelly!
Posted by: Tally Oliveau | February 24, 2009 at 10:47 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY! Lots of prayers going to kateri, your dad, and YOU!
hugs,
connie
Posted by: connie williams | February 25, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Happy Bithday, sweet Kelly! And Mazel Tov on being cancer free for 2 years. What a blessing!
Posted by: sandee | February 25, 2009 at 04:56 AM
A happy, happy day to you my friend! AND, a happy anniversary! What wonderful reasons to celebrate. You are blessed!
Posted by: Deryn Mentock | February 25, 2009 at 06:14 AM
I missed your big day! Happy belated birthday! Best wishes for your dad and friend as well.
Posted by: Sara | February 25, 2009 at 07:00 AM
consider your birthday wishes granted!
Hope you had a wonderful day.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 25, 2009 at 07:48 AM
Hope your birthday was wonderful dear neice. I remember well all those childhood celebrations of your big day and yes the picture speaks volumes. You would be such a tyrant that we were afraid of you, but luckily your mood did improve after the cake.
Posted by: naney | February 25, 2009 at 08:16 AM
I know that little girls look!
oxox
Posted by: maigirlz | February 25, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Happy Birthday sweet sweet girl. It is so easy to pray for you, and your celebration, for your friends who can use the support, and for your Father. Who of any of us are ever far from some of these same situations? I hope your day was wonderful, and that your year is especially good to you and yours.
xoxo, Dede
Posted by: Dede Warren | February 25, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Happy Belated Birthday Dear One. I'm sorry I wasn't online to help you celebrate (sicky sicky kids here). I am sending you great big hugs and prayers of gratitude for your health. Will say a special one for your Daddy and friend.
oxxos
Posted by: MizCarla | February 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Happy Birthday and Anniversary! Both wonderful days to celebrate. So sorry to hear about your Dad and I will check Kateri too, but celebrating your life is always a good thing! Teri
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Posted by: Teri | February 26, 2009 at 04:40 PM
I'm just reading this today, but even late prayers are good to have, I know, so I'm sending some up for your dear father and your friend Kateri. And of course, a prayer of thanksgiving for your life & many gifts and for the victory over cancer. Be comforted and strengthened in the the One who created you.
Posted by: Cindy Ericsson | February 27, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Ah,Angels
Posted by: Cyber Rainbow | March 03, 2009 at 01:44 PM