Each of the candles preciously placed on the top of my birthday cake by the hands of my four year-old are instant reminders of years gone by. To me, it’s a beautiful metaphor. Every candle that glows is like a photograph set in a frame. They each come with lasting memories. Candle by candle, year by year, I remember.
Each candle represents a certain time in my life. From the very first candle to the thirty-something candle, I have a memory.
As another candle is added to my cake this year I am reminded of the beautiful life I have been given and the other candles that stand before me remind me of that. Birthdays should be a time of pure joy no matter how many candles sit on top of that cake because each candle is a symbol of the years that have been lived and that in itself is a blessing.
I am who I am today because of the experiences that helped shape me. Some are good, some are bad, but all of those experiences truly build character. And every year as I add a candle to this party I have more love to give, more tears to cry and more laughter to share…
Because I am alive.
Today, I am rejoicing. I am rejoicing because the man upstairs gave me this beautiful gift called life and today is my reminder of that amazing gift.
So if I don’t stop by your blog today, it’s because I am celebrating every single year that I have walked this Earth.
Because today is the day of my birth and I can’t wait to count and watch those candles glow.
Happy Birthday to you, hope it’s wonderful!
Well Happy Birthday! Lovely post.
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday!!!!!! I hope it’s a great one.
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day with your family
Beautiful post!
And Happy Birthday Heather!!!!
Happy Birthday Heather ! Have a wonderful day
Happy Birthday!
I found your blog through “The Breathing Post” and am now following
Happy, Happy Birthday!!!
Have an amazing birthday. I think it’s so important to do just what you said and Celebrate the time God has given you. Too often we become upset over the numbers… very silly… we need to celebrate the wisdom we’ve gained.
Enjoy!
Kari Day
happy birthday!
Happy birthday! Beautiful post!
Hey Theta Mom! Bet you thought I had fallen off the face of the Earth!!
Somehow, I became an ‘unfollower’. :o( Not sure how that happened. But, now I’m back, wishing you a very, very happy birthday!
That was supposed to be a sad face! : O ( Like that… Wow, I’m messing up all around… lol
Have a great celebration~
Hope you’re having a good one! Happy birthday! Mwah!
Happy Birthday Chica! Enjoy the time & hope it’s a great year waiting for you.
Happy Birthday!
More years = More treasured memories
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Happy Birthday! With such a beautiful outlook, you cannot possibly have anything less than an amazing day!
Well happy birthday my dear! Gratitude truly is the greatest gift we can give to ourselves. Savor your blessings and enjoy your day.
Enjoy your special day! You deserve a day off.
Have a very happy birthday and great new day for the memory book!
Happy Birthday to you!
You are so positive! My birthday post (I turned 32 on Thanksgiving day) was a bit more…. lost, shall we say? I think sometimes mom’s just feel lost in it all…
http://fourcrazychildren.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-older.html
Have an awesome day!
Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Wonderful post! I’m not as good at celebrating my birthday as you are at celebrating yours.
Have a wonderful birthday!!
Happy birthday Heather!
Happy Birthday! Feb birthdays are the best, mine was the 13th :).
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great one!
Happy Birthday! I’m so glad you are enjoying each and every one!!
Happy Birthday! I love how you think abou the candles! Stopping from SITS!
Happy Birthday……..it’s beautiful to read how much joy you derive from life.
happy birthday!! enjoy it! :o)
Happy Birthday Heather – hope you enjoy every minute of it with that family of yours. I hope you have many more candles and wonderful memories to add with each passing year.
Kiran
What a wonderful post! I will have to remember that on my birthday this year as well!
What a beautiful post. We must always be thankful for each day that He gives to us. H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y T O Y O U !
Well said. Happy, happy, happy birthday! Enjoy reminiscing and spending some quality time with your family.
Happy birthday Heather! I am glad the God put you here:)
Happy Birthday!! Celebrate away!
happy birthday lady!
What an incredible & inspiring post! Enjoy your special day. You are in my thoughts. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Happy birthday, Heather! Your reflection is refreshing, where most women hate bdays and getting older. I agree that each experience is a stepping stone to the place you are today. It is one of my goals to help others see and believe this healthful attitude.
Be well,
Kellie
Happy Birthday lady! Beautiful perspective on the meaning and value of birthdays! I hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful celebration today!
http://thepursuitofmommyness.com/
Happy Birthday!!! That was so thought provoking….simply lovely.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was really touching…Happy, happy birthday to you!
And I think we can all wait til midnight for you to stop at our blogs…!!!???
Truly hoping you enjoy your birthday; sounds like you found important meaning.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!Heres to having all your dreams come true!
Happy birthday sweetie!!! ♥
Have a very blessed birthday!!!! Hope all your dreams come true this year!
A very Happy Birthday to you!!! Enjoy your special day!
That is a great way to celebrate! I come an go when it comes to celebrating mine, but maybe I should take your lead on this one…
Happy Birthday! Beautiful post – I think we should celebrate the blessings each of our years has brought us!
Happy Birthday! I hope it is a joyful day filled with hugs and laughter.