Birthdays New and Old:

     As birthday’s come and go, we all tend to revisit our first memories of our birthday. The first birthday is always the most special; especially to the child’s parents. After that, milestone birthdays stand-out the most: 2, 4, 5, 10, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 30, 35, 40… I will remain 40 until I am 60J.

     As children, we eagerly awaited our birthdays: gifts and money—especially from grandparents! As we age, presents, cards, and money can only be expected from those closest to us. But now, as wisdom rears it’s beautiful head, I have resolved that instead of waiting to hear those treasured words from friends, colleagues and loved-ones—Happy Birthday—I wish to take this time to thank The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit for giving life to my parents and grandparents; for without them all, I would not have come to be.

     I especially want to thank my mother for carrying me. You see, though abortions was not legal when I was conceived, they still existed. My mother was married, but separated and had a love affair with my birth father. My mother, uneducated and poor could have resolved to have an abortion as the easier softer way out of this scandalous situation. But my mother chose to give me life and I am forever thankful for her strength and moral convictions that allowed her to do so...Thank you mommy, I love you and am forever thankful to you.

P.S. Say hello to God and Jesus for me. See you later!