it's ma burfday

My birthday has come & gone. I turn 37 this year. I think this is what 27 should feel like. Regardless, here I am... and happier for it. I sent out a letter on my birthday. There are several individuals I neglected to include in the mailout so I'm posting it here.

YAAAAY !!

i love this day of the year. i'm so grateful for a spectacular year. 2007 has been FILLED with wonderful moments. i'm so happy. the future looks bright too. i've come out of a very difficult time (2001-2005) and slowly pulled myself up ... with God's help. in those difficult years i built an amazing spiritual foundation and momentum that has pushed me forward like i'm surfing a wave. i feel the undercurrents of that spiritual foundation pushing me in the right direction and i'm so happy to be finding my way in life... FINALLY !!

HUGE THANKS to all of you who have helped me find my way and supported my growth, listened to my stories, laughed and prayed with me. life is about relationships and i'm so blessed to be in a healthy relationship with you. it's due in part to your contribution that i can look back on such a wonderful past 12 months. thank you for opening up your heart, sharing your life, and nurturing me. i love you more than words can say.

A friend remarked at how rare it is to see someone so focused on GIVING on their birthday... instead of receiving. I guess I feel that I've received so much throughout the year that birthdays are ideal moments for remembering and celebrating how fortunate you feel to be alive... and blessed.