Epiphany #25

So I had the best birthday week ever!!! First my Husband and youngest daughter took me out for dinner. Chicken and waffles...Yummy! Then my Mommy bought me a birthday cake (she doesn't bake anymore, in fact she took her stove out several years ago. Long story LOL) it was the best cake ever! My eldest daughter (who is in college B+ student) called with her college mates my children from other parents; and sang me a beautiful rendition of happy birthday. They even re-did it and posted it on facebook upon my request. Loved it!!! Her sister also brought me the prettiest bouquet of green hydrangea's (my favorite flower) the sweetest!!  Then on the Sunday following I had to minister for the first time ever at my church. My Mom, Mom in-law and my Husband were there to support me. This was the most nerve racking experience I think that I've ever had. However it was also the most rewarding.  After I got through that with God's help of course. My Pastor had everyone bless me with a financial gift. she also bought me a beautiful outfit several other church family members gave gifts and cards. Beautiful!!  My Best Friend of over 25 years threw me a real live birthday party right there at the church. Amazing!! She's the best, she gave a tearful speech and had cooked for the whole church (we are small right now about 30 ppl) and bought me another cake, buttercream with green frosting (my favorite flavor and color)!!! I was emotionally drained. I cried, I laughed and I loved each and every person in the room. So grateful!!! Life is so good right now I'm 41 "phat", fit and fabulous!!! WooooHoooo!!!!!!