41

Today is my birthday.

I don't know who did- this but some very thoughtful person put this balloon on my mailbox.

I am so touched- thank you whoever you are.

Already I have gotten a birthday phone call from megan,

a package in the mail from Jill- she's amazing,

two birthday cards in the mail from mine & brett's parents,

and last night I got this little message from the missionary.

"happy birthday mom! I love you. I wish I could be there for your birthday but I know that we both know that this is super important. When I finally get my debit card I am going to send you something super awesome. (brian's wallet was stolen 3 weeks after he got to chile) But most of all, happy birthday. just think how the lives of our family would be if this day hadn´t been your day about 23 years ago (:I love you mama and papa!!!"

He sure knows how to schmooze his mom-

(23 years ago.... ha ha ha.)

41?

how can this be possible???

I hope I live another great 41 years at least- It's a wonderful life.

more birthday thoughts to come...