The Big 5-0...

If you have hung around with me the last few months, you know I have been saying that I am 50.  I was taking it out for a little spin.  It felt okay....until today.

Today was the big 50 day.  I cried a little, I can't lie.  I have had a great weekend with the hubby this weekend, but today, I was a little sad. 

After my first bout of sadness, Trent said this, "You have so much to look forward to.  You have started a new career.  You have two wonderful children who are happy and healthy and doing so great.  And...you donated a kidney to my brother and saved his life.   I don't know anyone in the world who can say all of that."  That helped. 

Then my friend Dyanne took me to breakfast and she made me feel wonderful and young!  She may be a big, fat liar, but she told me I don't look my age!  That made me feel better. 

My mom and my children called and sang to me.   As badly as they all sing, it was so great to know they love me and are willing to embarrass themselves by singing!! 

The last thing that happened today was, in my bout of total selfishness, I had forgotten the date.  I mean, yes, it was my birthday, but it is also the 6th-month anniversary of Russ' and my surgeries!  He sent me a picture of him with a cupcake with 5-0 candles lit on top!   He was celebrating his kidney's 50th birthday.  That was amazing.  I am still just amazed and in awe of how well he is doing.  It makes my heart swell. 

This year is really going to be a great year.  I expect new adventures and new life changing moments.  I think starting my 5th decade of life is going to bring such wonderful joy and such amazing adventures.  I can't wait to spend this time with my family and with my friends who I love like family.  I can't wait to see what this thing called life has in store for me!

If you are reading this, I am so thankful you are in my life and I count you as a blessing every, single day. 

XOXO