May 15, 2009 11:00 PM 13 days to go

It's a "lucky" 13 for me as today is my "real" birthday. Like most of us, I don't need to be reminded that I am a year older. But, the day does come, nevertheless, and you might as well own up to it.

As part of the celebration festivities, my wife had many people send me birthday cards and they ranged in tone from the funny to the serious to the singing kind. I wish to thank all of you who took the time to respond to her request and forwarded cards to me. It certainly added to the enjoyment of the day and it was somewhat mind boggling to see the number of cards that were sent. Secondly, she invited a group of church friends from our foyer group over to enjoy a meal of frozen pizza(that's all that you can do at this point!) and birthday cake.

They tell you to enjoy every day and to look at it as a gift at this point in my life. To tell you the truth, I do not necessarily think of that every day. However, on special occasions like today, the thought does cross my mind that there was a distinct possibility that I would not see the day. These days are special to me and I am so grateful that I have been blessed to continue to see them.

Also, my priest came by this afternoon and we did have communion which also added to the day.

For someone who cannot get out, it was a wonderful day. How we will celebrate birthday #2(February 17th), I don't know.

Again, thank you all so much for contributing to the day...

Bob