Through
habit, not thoughtlessness my birthday gift giving comes at odd times. Either too early or far too late designer
boutique, artisan faire or garage sale treasures will find their way into the
hands of friends and loved ones accompanied by a handmade card or poem. And so onto today’s topic. (actually Saturday’s)
Through
the wonderment of social networking, my dear niece’s 40th birthday
wish was to pay some kindness forward. From
the lips of the most kind, most gentle soul on the planet. So touch, so moved, I was paralyzed in the
realization that although I had known her birthday was fast approaching I
failed (yet again) to get her a timely birthday gift, much less one worthy of a
milestone like 40.
Now
you all realize I have a credit card and am not afraid to use it. I could still send an extravagant birthday
floral arrangement last-minute. I
stopped dead in my tracks. NO.
My
gift
my gift
my gift is a blank canvas,
a
blank canvas to start life anew, at 40 and then every day after.
1,000
gallons of tears
Tons
of giggles and grins
With a pinch of sorrow thrown in for balance
A
warm and cuddly pet
A
safe, warm/cool, dry space to live
work
play
love
Many
admirers, acquaintances really and a few good-and-true friends
A
slew (not too many, not too few)
hot and passionate lovers
until
your
one true-love is revealed and then
a lifetime of happiness
The
joy of the first cup of coffee in the morning
A cold beer
after work
A soft pillow to lay your head upon at the end of the day.
Health,
Wealth, Happiness, Prosperity and above all Peace of Mind
Know
that you are loved dearly by all the know you. Especially me, Love your Auntie Shell.
I just felt this birthday wish wash all over me and it is just what I needed....and I am paying it forward, too....thank you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! It is exactly what I need and want. Thank you. :) Love you.
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