Yesterday being 9-11 brings many memories of the terror of 2001, but 9-11 is a very special day for me. Not only is it my birthday, it is also my spiritual birthday. I know I’ve shared that before, but I’m not over it, and pray I never will be! I have to stop and thank the Lord for giving me physical life on that day, but best of all, He gave me spiritual life that day in my Sunday school class. There’s no better birthday present than that!
I have so much to be thankful for; my family and friends who were so gracious to remember me with texts, Facebook greetings, cards, and calls is a blessing. A husband who goes out of his way, spite his physical limitations right now, to make my day special is a blessing beyond compare.
Yesterday morning I had gotten up and finished making cinnamon rolls that I’d let rise overnight, so yes, there were hot rolls for him to use for my breakfast. However, he went to the sweet trouble of plating it on our “birthday plate,” dished up fruit, yogurt and granola, and poured a fresh cup of coffee into the our “birthday mug.” Then he put a tablecloth on the patio table and served my breakfast out there. What a lovely way to start the day!
One o’clock brought an appointment he’d made for me to have my nails done at the lovely Austin Springs Spa at the Carnegie Hotel downtown, Johnson City. Suppertime found us seated outside at Carrabba’s where we shared an entree’ of the best fish I think I’ve ever eaten! From beginning to end, it was a great day! Though he couldn’t get out and drive, he found a way to be thoughtful on my birthday. I am blessed!
What could you do for someone in your home today?
From the parsonage windows,
RefreshHer 