Today is my birthday.
Birthdays tend to make us reflect and remember, don't they?
Then we may even ponder...
How did I get here?
Where am I going?
What will I do?
What will I see?
Am I being who I am supposed meant to be?
No matter our age - we ponder and wonder.
And then we are overcome with gratitude and thankfulness for all that we have lived. And loved. And lost. We are overcome with gratitude and thankfulness for all of our gifts and for all of those who we hold dear, including...
Family and friends far and near.
I told myself when my Dad passed away at such an early age that I would never complain about getting older. He would love to be here and have that privilege.
I don't always succeed but as the saying goes - "If at first you don't succeed, try try try again."
And I do. I stumble and falter and then remember.
So I try to focus instead on God's beauty around me in the way that it reveals and in the moment that I am in.
And I find beauty here among you, my dear friends.
I find beauty in your words and support and in you.
You leave a bit of your heart and soul here you know as what you share gently ripples out into the world in the most unique and beautiful way - as ripples tend to do.
And I thank you for that. Every day is a birthday here with the gifts of you that you give to me.
So Happy Birthday to Me!
Thank you for ALL.
And may all of our days forward be BIRTH days.
Happy birthday sweetie!!! We just keep getting better don't we? See you soon. oxoxox
Posted by: Lori | 06/21/2013 at 12:08 AM
The Happiest of Birthdays to you dear Kim.
Such a sweet and beautiful spirit you are.
You've enhanced our lives, encouraged us to see with
our hearts.... looking for and loving the little things in our days. Lifting up to us all the love of home and family.
You've given to us your joy.
Happy, Happy Birthday Kim!
Posted by: Jennifer | 06/21/2013 at 12:15 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim! I can't tell you how cute you look in this bottom right picture. I am always drawn to the eyes, and your eyes are lovely. I can see why Summer is such a doll. You're so special to all of us, and I do wish you the happiest day.
Love,
~Sheri
Posted by: Red Rose Alley | 06/21/2013 at 01:30 AM
A Big Happy Birthday to you Kim. You are such a Blessing!! for this day I wish you Sunshine, flowers, family, beautiful memories, lots of laughter, pretty things wrapped up with bows, amazing food Oh and capias amounts of Chocolate!! Hey it's your Birthday! Have a great day!! God Bless!! xox ;)
Posted by: Trish | 06/21/2013 at 02:45 AM
Hi I'm back again that should be copious not capias silly computer lol Enjoy your day Kim xox
Posted by: Trish | 06/21/2013 at 06:47 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!
Posted by: Kim | 06/21/2013 at 06:47 AM
Happy Birthday Kimberly! You are beautiful inside and out and your work is a joy to me! Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Peggy Williams | 06/21/2013 at 07:13 AM
Wishing you a wonderful birthday!!!
Posted by: Judy L. | 06/21/2013 at 08:22 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!
Enjoy your day
Walk to the lake
Take a few pictures
Kiss your granddaughter
Eat cake
Spend time with your love ones.
Love you,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | 06/21/2013 at 08:23 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim! Have a beautiful day full of family, friends and your favorite things. I'm delighted to almost share your birthday. Mine is tomorrow. Thank you for giving us the gift of yourself. We never know what wonderful treat is in store for us when we arrive here.
Posted by: G from Ga | 06/21/2013 at 10:05 AM
Dear Kim,
What lovely thoughts you have shared with us today, your special day-Happy Birthday! Today is your day, so do exactly what you want to do. You are beautiful on the outside as well as the inside. You have given me a total new perspective on having birthdays, thank you dear friend.
xoxoxo,
Renie
Posted by: Renie Cee | 06/21/2013 at 11:04 AM
Happy Birthday to YOU.
Happy Birthday to YOU.
Happy Birthday DEAR KIM...
Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!
You Are Beautiful, Inside and Out!
Love, Hugs!
Suzy
Posted by: Suzy Miller | 06/21/2013 at 11:22 AM
Happy birthday, Kim! :)
Posted by: Jess | 06/21/2013 at 12:45 PM
Kim,
You are one beautiful soul! We feel your love everyday through your images you share! Happy Birthday dear one!
Love from Texas~Donna
Posted by: Donna Bradley | 06/21/2013 at 12:54 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday to one beautiful you! Wishing you all the best.
Posted by: Lynn | 06/21/2013 at 02:23 PM
What a beautiful post, Kim! The world is a more beautiful place because of your life. You are beautiful inside and outside! You spread beauty and goodness far and wide. I know you have helped me have eyes that see the beauty all around me and inspired me to creatively express myself in the feathering of my nest. I hope you have the happiest of years ahead. Keep up the good work! You are beautiful! You are a blessing in my life! xo
Posted by: Beth K. | 06/21/2013 at 03:51 PM
Happy Birthday Sweet Kim. The pictures of you are so pretty.
My birthday is Tuesday - I'll be 50. Yes it's a time to wonder and ponder a little. Mostly like you, I'm just grateful and happy.
Posted by: Stacey | 06/21/2013 at 04:12 PM
Happy Birthday to a most lovely lady. I hope your day is filled with joy.
Posted by: Deidra | 06/21/2013 at 05:28 PM
Happy Birthday Kim and may you have many, many more. They say the eyes are the windows of the soul. You have a beautiful soul. God Bless.
Posted by: Sandy | 06/21/2013 at 05:49 PM
Happy Birthday Kim!! My birthday was on Monday...We are both June babies.... You are right we should never complain about getting older.
Blessings and love,
Amy Jo
Posted by: Amy Jo | 06/21/2013 at 05:52 PM
have a beautiful birthday!!!
Posted by: donna meeker | 06/21/2013 at 06:45 PM
♪Happy Birthday, Dear One!♫ You are such a beautiful soul. Oh, here's a thought that I just heard recently about ripples...how far do they go? To the farthest shore!
Posted by: Vee | 06/21/2013 at 07:02 PM
Happy Birthday Kim!
I hope your day is as special as you are ♥
Deb
xo
Posted by: Deb | 06/21/2013 at 11:24 PM
Well just because I like to be different, and because I missed this post on time......Happy next day birthday! What a wonderful post! Such a sweet person! I grumble about getting older but then think that my Mom would still like to be here so I shut up. I did a post on finally realizing that all of us are miracles and that makes us beautiful. So from one beautiful miracle to another Happy BIRTH day!
Posted by: Daniel | 06/22/2013 at 09:36 AM
Happy birthday dear Kim. Happy everyday.
Big hugs and much love
Posted by: Sarita | 06/22/2013 at 06:47 PM
Happy Birthday, sweet Lady!! Hope you are having a beautiful weekend!!
Posted by: D'Ann | 06/22/2013 at 07:12 PM
Happy Birthday to the sweetest Kim there ever was! I hope you had a great day! Happy Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Pauline | 06/22/2013 at 11:30 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim. I was out with the girls yesterday in the Texas heat! Hope you had a super, memoriable day!
Posted by: Debbie from Texas | 06/23/2013 at 10:20 AM
Happy birthday my dear sweet friend. I hope your year will be wonderful and full of joy and peace. Last Sunday on the 15th on of my dearest friends here in my town moved to yours!
Your granddaughter is beautiful!
Love to you sweet one.
xo rachel
Posted by: A Romantic Porch | 06/24/2013 at 09:47 AM
How did I miss this? Many Happy Birthday Wishes (even if late). I think the older we get -- the wiser -- and how important all our days are. Celebrate another passing of the sun and enjoy the next year!
Posted by: Snap | 06/24/2013 at 12:51 PM
Happy Birthday Kim May all your wishes come true
Posted by: Jeri | 06/24/2013 at 09:25 PM
Happy birthday day!! Hope your day was as special as you are!!!!
Posted by: Karen | 06/24/2013 at 11:40 PM
Happy Birthday Kim!!! I hope your day was as special as you are!!!!
Posted by: Karen | 06/24/2013 at 11:44 PM
A belated Happy Birthday. I'm sure the angels danced on the day you were born. You add so much beauty to the world. Thank you for being your own special self. You have brightened my days for a very long time. May God bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon you.
Posted by: Charollette | 06/25/2013 at 01:01 AM
Happy blessed sweet birthday.
Posted by: ERIKA | 06/25/2013 at 09:26 AM
your papa would be so proud of you dear heart -
for the little girl you once were
to the beautiful daughter that you are.
inside and out -
he'd be so proud!
very proud!
happy birthday and I hope you received your mail.
Posted by: linda | 06/26/2013 at 05:35 PM