44 and 55 and what’s in a number?
Tatjana turned 44 on Wednesday – a mere baby in my view – and a friend across the bayou is turning 55 today, but what’s age got to do with it? At 51 I have a deep feeling I have lived a life, but I also feel like the best is yet to come. I think about our friend who recently received bad news, incurable cancer, and now what? Would any little thing that I write about matter if tomorrow you told me that I was going to die soon? Well, what would matter is seeing the faces of those people you love. Remembering the times when you were celebrating.
Last night, we finally broke out the mega decadent chocolate cake that I made for T’s birthday and a few friends came by to sing her happy birthday. Tin thought it was his birthday and just watching his eyes light up let’s you know how special birthday celebrations are at any age.
Happy Birthday to you.