Birthday and Braggin' About My Boy! :)

So, my birthday was just perfect. “Thank You, God!” :)

David came with me to church and I was showered with love, cards, “Happy Birthday” songs and presents.

I received all the fun voicemails from my family and friends as well—which always make me smile, laugh and feel so connected and blessed to have the best family and friends.

The main thing I wanted to do was see my mom and dad, so, in the afternoon we stopped at Chin’s Chinese restaurant, picked up their favorite meals and surprised them with a visit and dinner. It was so good to hug them and just be with them for a couple of hours. Life has been very challenging for them—for about a year and half now—and I wish I could take my mom’s pain away and give them back the life that they used to have.

When we returned home my friend, Marjorie, had left me a balloon, card and present. :) Then we had dinner with a friend, Jeannine, at Islands.

And this year, more than ever, I was aware—during my birthday week—of how very loved I am—and known—both. To be known and loved has got to be the best thing ever in life—and probably what we all seek on some level.

Even during our unit meeting at work—they surprised Maria and I with a huge chocolate chip cookie with “Happy Birthday Kathy and Maria!” noted. And as we admired it, Faith handed me a huge apple. :) And their card was just filled with the kindest comments and wishes.

And you should see my desk, here, with all the rainbow and other beautiful cards--filled with loving words! :) Unbelievable!

I’ll write more about the concept of being all of who we are and finding out that we are still so loveable—another day—as Captain David, the pirate, is waiting to play with me at the moment. :)


But I did also want to brag about him a bit.

At his first conference his wonderful teacher—who is absolutely an angel—shared about how well he is doing in second grade—outside of his chatting. :) (It’s hereditary, I think.:)) And she explained that he would be receiving an academic award this past Tuesday morning—along with a perfect attendance certificate.

My manager allowed me to go—and as I sat there Tuesday watching him do the “stirring the pot” dance move up on stage—while his class mates stood properly—in celebration of his perfect attendance—I smiled and thought to myself, “Anyone watching him right now is probably not expecting him to receive an academic award.” :)

And then I discovered that each class only had one academic award being given—and out of the five 2nd grade classes—he was the only boy to receive one.

I sat there, as I often do, and felt so impressed by the kind of person he is. He is so balanced. He is ready to play and have fun and be silly and dance and sing. Meanwhile, he is thoughtful and caring towards others. And he is so intelligent and always asking questions and contributing to class discussions. He is above and beyond anything I could have ever dreamed up—and I just love him so much.

So, AAARGH, me, matey! I be off, now, to sail the seven seas with me Captain! :)

May you see the treasures that surround you and reside within you at all times.

With Love,
Kathy