Tuesday was a very special birthday for me. It was not a “milestone” birthday, but one is right around the corner! My birthday week started early with my office staff giving me a wonderful gift and celebrating with me before I left for a week at the beach. Then on my “born” day, I had an outpouring of best wishes on social media like I never have before!

While I have always dreaded birthdays, I was choked up by all the show of love and affection for me. I am so blessed by God above that I have lived this long. Even though I have had two serious health challenges in the last twelve months, I am still able to work and enjoy life like never ever before. Thanks be to God for this time here on earth!

May we all take the time to be thankful for all the blessings we have in life.