Well, today I turn a year older. And definitely wiser. Had a long commute yesterday from New Jersey to Long Island and in between trains (Light trail, Path, Subway, LIRR), I thought about my life and what I've done so far. Some things I'm definitely proud of, while others... well, let's just say I did my best but I guess my best... you know how the song goes.
But I'm so happy today. Of course, it must have been because my sweet husband greeted me the moment I woke up, my very first greeting of the day. And suddenly, there's a deluge of opportunities coming my way now, specifically today. Good things are happening on my birthday. One of my major wishes have been answered. God is indeed very, very good to me. Or maybe He's just sick and tired of my constant badgering...
Would have wanted to spend this day with my family, but I know in spite of the distance between us, we've never felt more together, or closer than we do now. The love that I feel for them, for my husband and children have grown bigger and more intense, if that's possible. I've been with my husband for 9 years and I love him more now than before -- again if that's possible. But I guess, it is, because that's how I feel right now. Nothing like distance to make one realize the value of a loved one. Nothing like separation to bring two people closer together. Ah, love, love, love. Birthdays are definitely more meaningful with lots of L-O-V-E.
Today, I'm going to blow out my candles (yeah, literally, thanks to my sister). Another year older. But wiser. And definitely happier.
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