Birthday Blessing

On this day many years ago, God blessed me by bringing me into His creation. He breathed life into me. Okay, with a little reminder from the doc that it was my responsibility to breathe.

On this day so many years ago I was blessed to come into a wonderful family. One that I'm sure I've not praised or appreciated enough. No doubt my parents thought I was a blessing (at first) but it was me who enjoyed a solid roof over my head, nice clothes on my back and lots of food in my belly. They taught me so much and I am so grateful.

On this day all those years ago I began my journey with a Sister and Brother and we were later joined by another Brother. This sister and these brothers are amazing. They love, laugh and live with vigor and are another of God's blessings on me and those around them.

Throughout my life I've been blessed with many great friends, co-workers and neighbors. All of whom have provided me great wisdom and friendship. Some have been there in my darkest times. All have been there at the point God meant it.

I've also been blessed (yes I'm using that word a lot here, but I don't use it casually like so many do) with a wonderful Wife and two terrific children. The children have brought great joy, laughs, entertainment and enlightenment. And I could go on forever about my terrific Wife, Stacye. Without her, I'd be a wandering wreck.

On this day I give God the praise and thanks for all these blessings and those that will come in the future.

On this day I thank all of you who are in my life. If you are reading this, you are in my heart. I love you for all those things you do day in and day out. Those challenges you've overcome and that beacon of hope, faith and love you have been to me (and likely many others).

On this day, I hope that you all take comfort in the goodness that you are and continue to be.

On this day...THANK YOU!