There is a humbling within one’s heart that comes in the gift of beautiful gestures by others when one’s birthday comes. Yesterday I was taken aback in the most glorious and unassuming way by an unexpectedness. An unpredicted gift of precious moments that I felt again and again as the day ensued. I felt a love, a tearful joy, a laughter, a thoughtfulness that goes beyond measure. Gratefulness cannot begin to express in words the feelings that took over me.
Funnily enough, I am not one to celebrate me as my daughters and siblings can attest to. LOL. I kind of like to go under the radar so to speak. Not sure why that is, but it is something I have always felt and done for most of my adult life. And yet, when it comes to others, I am readily a giver of trying my best to make sure people I have come to know, know they are thought of with love, including on their birthdays. Oh what a lesson I am coming to learn so much, oh family and friends of thine by true.
That old scriptural passage in Exodus 33:17 where God calls to Moses, “I know you by name” became clearer. Warm wishes, homemade cards, loving chats, heartfelt messages, breakfast made, welcomed hugs, thoughtful gifts and all in between from those near and far…made me teary eyed and warm inside. To all who celebrate their birthdays, know you are known by name. Blessings.
Let us pray for those who are need of our prayers this day and for those who need to know that you are known by name. Amen.
Karenpondering 