Birthday Moment of Gratitude...

Since it is my Birthday, I am allowed to do anything I want, right??? "Anything" includes writing on my blog if I feel so inclined... and I do.
The things I'm most thankful for vary from year to year and often day to day. The circumstances surrounding me at the time have helped to dictate my priorities and the things that mean most to me. Today, I find myself thankful for "My people". (As Preston would say)
My husband who has shown me through our marriage that I am a priority in his life. He's always making my day with something. Today he made me the most delicious strawberry pancakes for breakfast. (An invention for his strawberry loving wife.) He means so much to me and I'm so blessed to have him.
I also am feeling a great amount of gratitude for my Mother who always made my birthday special, and still does somehow even miles away. And Dad who always worked and provided and loved us with Mom... and made us laugh.
I'm grateful to Kailee who wanted to put up "Congratulations" for my party. (Meaning Decorations). To Preston who made me a card for me enclosing 3 pennies. And to Michael who knew something was special about today and greeted me with the most joyful hug out of bed.
To Grandparents leading the way with their experience and wisdom. My siblings who set such an example to me of love and encouragement and fun times. And my amazing in-laws who have joined me in their famililes by no fault of their own. Each of you have a place in my heart.
And to my friends, some old some new, who take the time to call, meet, share, and be there just when I need you... and you don't even know it.
It's one thing to be grateful for what you have, today I marvel at how I've been blessed. I am lucky girl, and so darn happy to have you all surrounding me. Thanks to God for all of you.