Sunday, June 21, 2009

Great to have another birthday

It is just after midnight, so technically it is now my birthday. I am 38 years old. I feel very blessed to be here. The past year has been filled with trauma and pain and uncertainty about my future. But it was also filled with joy and miracles. I grew closer to many family members. I grew closer to God. I have learned to appreciate some things more than ever before, such as nature, our amazing bodies, the kindness and generosity of people. I now have a greater capacity to empathize with those having physical distress. Yes, this past year was the most difficult of my life, but it was also one of the greatest. I am grateful to all who helped me though this.

Cheers, and here is hoping I have many many more birthdays to come!

3 comments:

Lynnie said...

Hooray for another year! I'm so happy to have you in my life. You are an amazing woman and a great friend. Happy Birthday!!

taHiTiaN gAl said...

Happy Birthday Tracy! You know what? Don't look at the age, it doesn't matter. You are as young as your spirit.........hehehe!!!! Okay, that's how I like to play it!

heather said...

happy freaking birthday tracy!
i feel i should have done more,
like take you to slc like i invited you to do but then i took it back, so sorry
i too am so glad you are here to celebrate another birthday, and now once again for 5 months we're only 1 year apart, and guess what that means for me this year, yep 40!