My Special Day!

I had a really fab birthday today. I was running late due to family phone calls early morning, so when I went tearing out to my car, I was completely taken aback to find a HUGE bouquet of sunflowers parked at the rear of my car.

No tag - no need. They were from my very dear friend Bev who knows how to surprise me! I burst into tears and had mascara running when I returned to the house. I put the beautiful flowers into water, dabbed my eyes and ran off into my day.

I thought about the significance of the flowers on my way to work and decided that for the first time in very many years. I actually wanted to celebrate my birthday. I am not into fuss but somehow today was different. I bought trays of cakes and boxes of chocolates and went from school to meeting to more meetings (3 times!!) and enjoyed sharing my cakes and chocs and having a bit of indulged attention.

I met Bev for a (soft) drink after work which was just lovely (note to self - I enjoyed doing that) and then nipped home for more family phone calls and a mop up from work, before going out to for dinner to a very special family's house. I had such a lovely relaxing time there with many giggles and genuinely good chat.

I returned tired and happy and then spoke to my sister in the States, which I love to do. I miss her and her family so much. They are so far away!

I have had some deep thinking going on in the background today - I have asked myself why I feel so happy today. My birthday has not been the reason for my happiness , but the actual realisation that I am amongst people that I really do respect, enjoy. like and love.

I am happy and feel very, very privileged to have so many wonderful people around me.