My Birthday Wish

Another year older and deeper in debt. That's what's going through my mind today.

That and the fact that I am blessed beyond belief.

I don't live in a mansion - I don't need to.

I don't drive a Lexus - I don't want to.

I don't own millions of dollars - I don't have to.

I am proud to be a small business owner. I am honored to have people and businesses trust our talents. I am happy to have the flexibility to work as hard as I want but still be able to pick my son up from school and attend his extra curricular activities.

I don't need gifts (though wine is nice). I don't need for anything. I have a roof over my head. I have food on my table. I have a husband who loves me. A son who hugs me. Three doggies who depend on me (and give unconditional love). I have all of my faculties. I am able to work. I am able to play. I am able to love and I am able to be loved.

My birthday wish list is simple and they are things I can not control:

1. To have the continued love and support of my husband and son.
2. To make my parents proud.
3. To make my siblings proud to have me as a sister.
4. To have my friends know that I am loyal and have their backs.
5. To be respected and loved for who I am and not what people think I should or could be.

I live a simple life - simply awesome. I can not think of any tangible thing (except wine or the winning lottery ticket) making me feel more blessed than the people (and animals) in my life.

May all your birthdays be as blessed as mine. And not to sound selfish...I REALLY hope I get everything on my birthday wish list!