75 it is
Well today of all days I must admit to making it to three quarters of a century years old. Wow!
It has been a journey just like so many others have made before me. Many did not live to see this milestone. I am thankful.
I have received over a hundred messages so far and it is just past noon, the first being a voicemail at 6:18am from my son and oldest grandson followed by the sweetest text message from my daughter in-love also at 6:18am.
My kiddos sent me a birthday package with all of my favorites plus more. I had a cup of the Chicken and Gnocchi for lunch. Yummy, yummy. Normally we would be together but alas I am recovering from the flu and have chosen to isolate. I believe in sharing but not flu germs. Plus, COVID has struck me again for the third time. Go figure …
My broker sent me a box of fresh and still warm cookies. I now live four hours from their office so this is a super special treat. I did not know that companies still did that and I am grateful. Before retirement I sent congratulatory gift baskets when one of my regular customers received their citizenship. I paid for it personally, it was that important to me. I kept little gifts in my office to mail to my new customers or an achievement, too.
As a practice I choose to see something good in all situations so here it is for my flu which keeps me from my kiddos for a few more days. I have lost seven pounds in four days! Yes, I know that it is mostly fluid lost but I will enjoy the weight while I wait. Hmmm
I dressed for the day, too. My younger sister bought me a
new t-shirt commemorating my life since 1949 which I am proudly wearing with new
blue jeggings. No comments from others, please.
I am retired and suits with pantyhose and heels are no longer required
or expected. I even wore new gripper
socks vs standard animal print house slippers. Nothing but the best to commemorate
this special day. I am smiling.
