Today!

Today, as many of you know, is my birthday. At 28, I don't really feel any different than I did at 18, except that people that are graduating from college are starting to look REALLY young! There was a new PA student working with one of the doctors today and I swear he didn't look a day over 16. Crazy. Anyway, I was reflecting on the year this morning as I was driving to work and thinking about how this birthday is definitely bittersweet. I'm still the wife of a wonderful husband, mother to a beautiful two and a half year old who I'm crazy about, and the daughter of the most wonderful parents anyone could EVER have. But there's a few things missing this year. This was the first time in my life where I haven't gotten a call on my birthday from my Grandma Marge singing me one of the worst renditions of "Happy Birthday" you've ever heard. At my last birthday, I was anticipating turning 28 and being the mother of two children. I know God had a different plan for my life, but it still breaks my heart to think of the baby I never got to meet. But today had it's highlights. Kieth and I got to see the new life growing inside me at my 12 week ultrasound appointment and everything looks completely normal. PRAISE GOD! I also go to hear a message from one of our great friends on our answering machine that really was THE WORST rendition of "Happy Birthday" that you've ever heard. AND, I can listen to it whenever I want because it's saved on our machine. :)

I really do have a beautiful life and can't wait to see what this year has in store for me. Thanks to all of you who sent birthday wishes my way and I hope on your birthday you feel as special and as blessed as I do today!