Happy Birthday to Me

Maybe that may seem strange to some, wishing yourself a Happy Birthday, but at 73 it is indeed a celebration....a celebration of life and all the blessings and goodness that has entered my life in these 73 years.  As I continue to share 73 things that make me happy, I realize that life and it's happiness is a decision that I consciously make each and every day.  I can wallow in the (shit) that happens or I can magnify those everyday beams of light and happiness that rise to the top.  I chose the light.

68.  The trees that flower in the spring.

69.  Any color, size or shape of a blooming flower. It's impossible to chose a favorite among all the bountiful beauties.

And especially flowers with water droplets...

70.  A quail sitting on a fence makes me happy.

71.  Unique doors in Tucson make me happy...

72.  Peach Sangria at Carrabas is a happy drink!

73.  It is almost impossible to list all who make me happy....

• My children (Lisa and Lane)
• My son-in-law and my daughter-in-law (Sam and Nelly)
• My grandchildren (Brandon, Bailey, Brie)
• My grand daughter-in-law (Hilary)
• My great grandchild (Matilda Mae)
• My brother, my brothers-in-law, my sisters-in-law
• My friends (too many to list, I am blessed)
• My kids (Cinder & Toby)
• And all who lead me in spiritual direction

I truly loved writing this exercise in happiness.  I encourage all of you to mark the happy things in your life, you will be surprised at how many there are.

Until next time.....