Sunday, July 11, 2010

I Feel Special

Today I turned 40. I don't feel old or used-up or ugly or miserable. I feel lucky and loved. Phone calls, a sweet post from my sweet mom, presents, birthday cards, treats, emails, flowers, wishes from all corners have made me feel blessed.

Life is good and I'm just getting better at it.

Thanks, everybody.

17 comments:

kara jayne said...

happy birthday friend!!! i'm so sad i didn't have it on my calendar. now i do!! can't wait to get back in town so we can hang out. so happy to have you closer.

Claire said...

happy birthday! I hope you had a good one. Glad you don't feel like a hag. That would not be a good birthday AT ALL!

Linsey said...

You are special. Happy Birthday!

Rochelleht said...

HURRAY!!! You are awesome. Happy happy birthday. 40 rocks. I can't wait. It looks great on my hubby. And you look fab as well, so it can only get better, right?

Good luck in the new house. My friend down there texted me yesterday that it was 116. WOW!

Diane said...

The forties are fabulous. You'll love them. And you're starting them fresh in a new place. Happy Birthday.

Christie said...

Happy birthday, Gabie!

marta said...

happy happy birthday gab. we love you!!! here's to another great year; under the sun and in air conditioned living! live it up, sista.

the wrath of khandrea said...

can't wait to see how you get spoiled! be sure to post all the great details. and if brad forgets, be sure to post a comically scathing synopsis.

Tristan said...

Happy Birthday!! You are absolutely fabulous!!

Kimberly said...

Happy birthday! I love that it just keeps getting better.

polly said...

happy birthday yesterday! i remember when you were born! it was the most exciting event in our family. the first grandchild. the first niece. we all just couldn't get enough of the darling little baby. can't believe it was 40 years ago! you are still the darling we can't get enough of. love, aunt polly

mama jo said...

happy happy late birthday....how can you be 40? i'm 40 and i know i was 13 when you were born!

Eva said...

Happy birthday from North Carolina! I wish we could have been together for your big day, but you sound like you are having way too much fun out in the desert! Hope things are going well. Sure I will get all the dirt when I get back to PA. Have a great day!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday you young thing!!!

Cat said...

A new house does make a great birthday present no? (well, after all the unpacking is done I mean...)
I just turned 40 in april and I think that the kids really help us stay young, at least at heart!
Have a great day!

Lauren in GA said...

Happy, Happy Birthday, to our wonderful Gabi. Your mom's post was so lovely. I love what you said here. I shouldn't have been so whiny about turning 40. I am so blessed, too.

I love how you said, "Life is good and I'm getting better at it." So well said. I like the way you think. I am getting better at life, too.

Holly said...

Happy (late) birthday Gab!! I hope you enjoyed your special day. 40 is not so scary after all--really.

Your mom's post was beautiful!

I also hope things are going well for you as you get settled in your new home and surroundings.

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