Wednesday, September 9, 2009 9:54 AM, CDT
Happy 09-09-09And of course for me, it is happy birthday! When I look back at this last year, I am amazed and so incredibly grateful for how far I have come, and the fact that I GOT to live another year. One year ago tomorrow was my last Radiation treatment...a phase of life I was so grateful to be done. I had my PT appointment today, and really got to see the difference one year makes! I am by no means 100%, not even 70, but the deal is, I am ALIVE...and darn glad to be that way. I enjoyed reading my own post from last year on my birthday...it made me smile...so I am going to repost it today...because so much of it is the same. I am SOOOO grateful to be here today, and surrounded by such incredible family and friends. I really do love you all! Susanna, your home made card from our childhood last year....again, got it out...tears. I LOVE you my friend!I pray you all a glorious 09-09-09Blessings! JulieLAST YEARS POST
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 5:23 AM, CDT
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm9:9
That is listed as my "birth verse"....seems very appropriate, do you not think?
So, birthday day...I can't begin to express to you how excited I am to be simply alive today...I feel so very blessed. BUT, do you think I could have waited until at least say, oh, 6am ish to feel this??? =-) Oh no....4:14 am....WIDE AWAKE!! UGH! Oh well. Gave me time to read up in quiet on my daily devotions and meditations, and I know many will think this is kinda silly, but I like to save cards I get the days before my birthday to the actual day, to open them on the "right" day..yes, silly...drives my kids NUTS...but, I thought, well, it may be before 5, but it is still tecnically my birthday, so it is a go for opening them....and I have to tell you...I started my day in TEARS!! Good tears mind you.....I got what I think is one of the most meaningful cards of my life - it is from one of my dearest childhood friends Susanna...she made a homemade card with pictures of our childhood - and what she wrote to me, well...I was a huge ball baby...but it touched me so deeply. Susanna...there are no words to express how touched my heart...and then as if in perfect timing....Aunt Paula...your card...oh did I smile and laugh....
Today is a special day for our little Jenna as well. Today is her very first day of Pre-School. It is a shorter session, and parents attend today, so we are looking forward to that...and I woke to the house decorated with streamers and I found out that my hubby decided to surprise me and took the day off to spend with me too, so I am very much looking forward to that.
"That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfactionn in all his toil - this is the gift of God." Ecclesiastes 3:13
May you find your satisfactionn today, knowing you have all you have not because you worked hard to get it, put in long hours, or fought tooth and nail for it - but you have it because God ALLOWED it into your life, and blessed you with the talents to achieve it - when you realize that, I pray it will all make you feel more FULFILLED with all you have, and all you are - amazing children of God. Remember, it is not who you are, but WHOSE you are...God will always love you, be with you and shelter you - now and for all eternity.
Bless your day!
Julie