It’s My Birthday!

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Hello friends! And yes…today is my birthday!!

Covid birthdays…am I right?

I saw this meme the other day, and it said…“I’m not adding this year to my age, I didn’t use it!”

Which…I’m not going to lie…I was like, fist pumping, and all…”that’s right, girl! You tell ’em!” — all the while, mentally adopting that mindset.

But the more I think about it…nah. That’s actually not what I’m going to do.

Sure, getting older, as a young woman, is never fun. There are pressures that come with age, be it career wise, where-you-are-in-life wise, marriage/family wise. Pressures that…log onto social media for 15 seconds, and you’ll instantly be bombarded with…where everyone else my age “is” on the timeline of “societally dictated benchmarks.”

But I’ve adopted a new mindset that has been incredibly freeing, and truly has given me so much joy and peace.

And that is the truth that getting older is a privilege that isn’t afforded to everyone.

I have been around the sun enough times to realize, and also experience first (or second) hand….that life is incredibly fragile, and we are not promised tomorrow.

I think, given this whole Covid situation, we all have come to a new appreciation of that, recently.

But this aspect of “not using” the precious, precious time we’ve been given? That’s just not going to fly in my book.

This life — every moment…whether we’re quarantined, whether we’re scraping to get by, whether we’re vacationing, whether we’re just trucking along… every single moment is a blessing, and one never to take for granted.

Sure, quarantine has been different, but it has honestly been an incredibly special time. Yes, I miss my parents and family every single gosh darn day, and would give my left leg to be able to fly home and visit them….but this time has really allowed me to grow friendships and relationships that matter.

Quarantine and social distancing has really allowed the “cream to rise to the top,” if that makes any sense whatsoever. It’s really pulled into crystal-clear focus the relationships that I want to cultivate, even when it’s inconvenient, or a little bit risky health-wise, or willing to risk getting caught in the rain at the park for.

And as a result, I’ve really grown super close with “my people.” Because not only have they become a priority in my life, but we survived a pandemic together. And that means something.

So…all that to say…I’m really grateful to have the immense privilege and blessing to have another year under my belt. And even though my pride may not want to admit I’m getting “older”…the fact of the matter is that, I have so much to be grateful for…and life is certainly one of them.

So — I hope you have a wonderful evening. I’m going to go meet up with “my people” right now, and have a little socially distanced, SMALL, outdoor get together, and celebrate, COVID-style!

“This is what the Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” Ez 37:5

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433 thoughts on “It’s My Birthday!”

    1. aw thank you Jeff!! gosh, this brought a smile to my face — thanks for saying that. Grateful for another year around the sun! hope you and your girls have a great weekend! Hugs and love xox

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  19. Happy birthday, Caralyn! 🎈❤️ Next year, you’ll just have to celebrate double! Yes, I too learned a lot this year, plus my second grandbaby was born. There are still good things! 😻

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    1. thank you so much Paula! haha i like the sounds of that — double the fun! 🙂 and oh my gosh congrats on your second grandbaby!!!! thats so so so exciting!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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    1. aw thank you so much Dennis! That really means a lot. i love your mindset! glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Julie!! 🙂 and oh my gosh TWINS!! 🙂 Happy birthday to you too!!! hope you had a spectacular day!! 8/6 babies!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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      2. It was a fabulous day! Spent with good friends! I have another celebration on Saturday which I’m really looking forward to too! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Kamina! oh it was a spectacular day! And happy birthday month to you!!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  40. Oh, my dear Caralyn – so I wish you “Many happy returns of the day”,
    that all your good wishes come true, that you stay strong and healthy, that you continue to share your heart with us, that your head and heart continues to analyse situation which you digest to bring them on the table for all of us to learn from. Allow me to hug you many many times, my dear friend Caralyn – I am so happy for you. You are a wonderful person and in my heart as well.
    From heart to heart – HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dear Caralyn!

    Much love, many hugs and light to you
    Yours Didi

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    1. Aw, thank you so much Didi! that really means a lot! yes! what a beautiful sentiment – thank you! Hugs and love xox

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  41. Wishing you many happy returns of the day on your special day and what a wonderful privilege it is to read your thoughts and inspiration at such a difficult time for many people.
    Life though has you said is a gift and we have a choice to make each and every day and I am grateful for the gift of being able to read your words and share a part of your birthday celebrations. XOXO.

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    1. thank you so much Paul! I really appreciate that!! amen – it is a huge gift and blessing! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Jillian! And happy early birthday to you!!! i agree — August is a great GREAT month! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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    1. thank you so much Tonya! that really means a lot! 🙂 love you friend! grateful for you! Hugs and love xox

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