“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.”
James 1:17-18 NIV
So, today is really monumental…huge…a BIG deal in anyone’s life. Today is my 65th birthday! I didn’t know how to feel about it this year. I let myself dwell on the obvious…I’m getting older. I let myself worry about the health issues I’m facing in the coming weeks. I thought about how Mr. Virgo would have SO enjoyed this accomplishment. I thought about how much I miss my Colorado family. I thought about my beautiful mom and how I called her every year on my birthday and thanked her for having me.
All this time, this wonderful man orbited me on a daily basis. Taking care of me. Loving me. Watching to see if there was anything I might need or any way he could support me better. For a couple of weeks, he was eclipsed by the hamster wheel of grief running in my brain. Then the wave was gone…receding into the background again. And I could see every blessing clearly.
Yes…I’m getting older. Isn’t that wonderful??? I’m getting older and bolder and my best days are in front of me. Adventure awaits at every opportunity.
Yes…I have some health issues to deal with in the coming weeks. Isn’t it terrific that I am blessed with great insurance that will take care of the bills so I can focus on healing and getting better after my upcoming surgery instead of worrying about how I’ll pay for it all? Blessings come in dark colored packages sometimes.
Yes…Mr. Virgo would have loved to help me celebrate this one. Wasn’t it terrific that I got to feel such unconditional love from such a great guy?
Yes…I miss my Colorado family. I get to see them in just a few short weeks and I can immerse myself in their sunshine and love. I am so honored to call them mine.
Yes…I miss my mom. She knew how much I loved her because I never failed to tell her at (almost) every opportunity.
And…I am so, so grateful to have the opportunity to love again. To feel the love of a good man. A man who watches out for me and protects me and brings me so much joy.
Mr. FixIt came home from town yesterday and I fixed us a great meal. Then he asked me to go in the other room for a while. He called to me when he was ready and I went out to the deck by the pool. He had these cupcakes with the candles lit and a lovely, sentimental card that he selected with the perfect inscription. And he gave me a beautiful rocking chair for the front porch.
Yes…chronologically, I may be 65 years old today. But this man knows me on the inside. He KNOWS I’m only 35 on the inside. And that is my best earthly gift ever. ❤
Happy Birthday, to your special day. Enjoy,
Lots of hugs and miles of smiles to you,
Melba
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Happy birthday and prayers to u.
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Happy Birthday.!?????
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Happy 65th Birthday!
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Ginny,
This made my heart soar. I love the this is yours and you have the BESTEST way of appreciating it and cherishing the love you have been given. I just know everything will be alright. You have so much love, support and prayers by those closest to you and whether you know it or not you have ours as well. Sending you the biggest birthday hug ever my friend. Until next time. xx Lisa
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God danced on the day you were born! Hope you have a wonderful birthday. You are such a blessing to so many. Praying for you.
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Happy Birthday!! ??????
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Very sweet and you’re so lucky to have him! God has blessed you! Happy Birthday!!
Have a wonderful day knowing how many lives you touch wirh your blog and how many friends you have all over the world! ❤️
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Happy Birthday, Ginny. Enjoy your many Blessings. Thanks for sharing yourself with us. Prayers and Healing thoughts headed to you.
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Happy Birthday GInny! What blessings abound even when we have sorrows while getting to them.
Good is so faithful to help us see them and put them into perspective. Hugs for a great next 65!
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Happy Birthday?
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Happy Birthday from Greg and I. Greg just had his 65 about 3 weeks ago. His comment then was . . .. “you are only as old as you tell yourself you are.” We were in the Roaring Fork Valley the first of the month for our grandson’s graduation. A beautiful place, in need of lots of rain. You are in our prayers for the health concerns. God is with you at all times.
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I started reading your blog when I saw the post about Susie Allen and her husband. They use to be my neighbors in WV (not close but almost). Saw Susie a lot in gift shop where I helped out some. Wonderful family and I have enjoyed reading about your adventures and your inspirational posts. I’m past 65 and I can assure you that things just get better and better even when struggles come your way. Happy Medicare birthday! By the way, I stayed 29 as long as I could!
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Happy, Happy Birthday sweet lady !!!!
Enjoy your own special day to the fullest.
Thank you so very much for sharing your your precious gifts with us each and every day.
Birthday Blessings to you ??? ? ???
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Happy, happy birthday!
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Happy birthday, Ginny. Please know that your adventurous spirit & relentless optimism have been a huge encouragement as I embark on my own epic camping trip. Birthday blessings to you today & in the year ahead!
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Happy Birthday! I am older than you. I am 39 along with Jack Benny. (Really 82 and went to my 60th college reunion recently…..there were 31 of us. Texas to Virginia.
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