I once remember a conversation I overheard between two older men that really stood out to me. The one-man was turning eighty and his friend was laughing saying, "I bet you're not looking forward to this birthday!"
The older man laughed like he had heard that before and replied, "My birthday is my favorite day of the year! It's the only day of the year that is mine and I make sure to celebrate myself on that day....you may as well celebrate your birthday because no matter if you do celebrate or you don't, you are still going to get older."
That totally changed my perspective on birthdays and so I make sure to celebrate mine and encourage others to celebrate their birthday as well. Especially after having given birth and experiencing the miracle and goodness that life is, a birthday feels far more significant and special to me.
Today I am twenty-four! On January 12th, 1998 my mother gave birth to me, her first child, in Maple Ridge British Columbia. I was very independent from the start of life and explorative. These character traits have led me to have some incredible life experiences already! Here are some of my favorite photos chronicling the past twenty-four years.
U are such a adventurous person Jazzy..U are still very young and have accomplished so much and have shown others what it is like to love with your whole heart..U are a mentor to many, a mother to your beautiful Daughter,Sister to a wonderful Family,a true Friend to our Daughter Alex,and a partner Ethan. Hope u have a awesome Birthday filled with love and Happiness.
ReplyDeleteWe couldn't have been more proud of whom u have become.
Miss u and love u Sweetheart...