Happy Birthday to me!!!!




I celebrated my birthday this month, more than three decades of being on earth. This pin summarizes how I feel about my age. I didn't have the big exciting feeling I had last year when I turned thirty. I didn't feel up to a big celebration. I just wanted a quiet day without the pressure of doing anything. I spent the day silently counting my blessing and planning this blog. I meant to write the blog and post it the evening of my birthday but I got tired and had to pack for my trip (I spent five nights away from home at a writing retreat). So anyway here is a list of what I am thankful for,  I have just selected a few things from my list. 
God
Who loves me and continues to lavish me with his undeserved grace and favour

My husband
The great friendship we have, your gentle heart towards me and for believing that my dreams are possible.

My son
For making me realise I don’t have to be perfect, and loving me anyway. For helping me realise how good a mother I am because he is the greatest son.

Birthdays
When I realise I have spent another year of being fabulous me. Does that sound vain?  Well with age has come the realisation that I should be my biggest fan.

Friends,
You have been there for me in the most mind blowing ways, like giving us accommodation when we visited the UK and taking me shopping. I have one friend who edits this blog for me at no cost. The time and expertise she puts into making my blog look perfect I can never repay. The friends who understand that I cannot always go out and will come hang out at my house. I can call on anytime to pray for me or just to chat. The friends who read my blog and give me feedback all the time.

Family
My dad for instilling in me the love for education. My mom for modelling to me that I can be a mom and have a career. My sisters for the love and friendship only a sister can give. My nephews and nieces for celebrating their aunty and making me feel like a superstar  in their eyes and so I am in my own

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