Today, October 2, 2017 I have officially done something neither of my parents was able to do. I was able to celebrate my 65th birthday. Daddy passed at 49 and mama left us at just a month shy of 65. So on this birthday in particular I am thinking of them, and that little girl who loved to play in the dirt in East Texas. The little girl who could not wait for the birthday parties held on the front porch with all the friends from Fox Hill.
When I tell friends that I worked on my birthday, they are a little confused since it is a day that I should be celebrating. My children inform me that they don’t, and will not work on their birthdays. At one time that was my position, but as life would have it circumstances change. Working on my birthday does not upset me since I have decided to celebrate my birthday everyday. There may not be an official celebration with cake, gifts and such, but nontheless there will be a celebration–a celebration of life for myself and those that did not make it to celebrate their 65th.
Remember “thisisyourbestyear”. Happy Birthday–celebrate everyday.
12 Comments
Janet Rodriguez
October 2, 2017 at 9:40 pmI love those pictures!Natural beauty! Happy birthday friend!
thisisyourbestyear
October 3, 2017 at 9:54 amGonna get you glasses.
Janice. C
October 3, 2017 at 9:49 amHappy 65th birthday Maricia!
thisisyourbestyear
October 3, 2017 at 9:54 amThank you.
Jacqueline Lyles Jeter
October 3, 2017 at 11:25 am65? You’ve only just begun to live….
thisisyourbestyear
October 3, 2017 at 11:29 amYes, and I am ready. Thanks for reading.
Yecheilyah
October 3, 2017 at 11:39 amAwwue. Love the pics…happy birthday! 💕
Encore Voyage
October 3, 2017 at 12:43 pmWhat a lovely perspective. My own parents lived only to 65 and 68 respectively. Your gratitude is infectious! Thanks, and have a wonderful birthday! ~ Lynn
thisisyourbestyear
October 3, 2017 at 1:03 pmI can still remember that outfit. Thanks for reading, and remember “thisisyourbestyear”.
Carla V. Gardner
October 7, 2017 at 9:41 pmMrs. Johns, Happy and Blessed Birthday on this day and everyday! This too is my perspective on life, as well to celebrate the gift of life each and every day, for l know that no day is promised to me, so l say to you enjoy your life to the fullest. May the favor and peace of God be upon you, and may your heart’s desires be granted.
thisisyourbestyear
October 7, 2017 at 9:46 pmThank you so much. God bless.
Carla V. Gardner
October 7, 2017 at 10:00 pmYou are so welcome.