So. let's play George Bailey. What if I'd never been born?
I did not (and will not) discover a cure for any disease. I did not invent anything that will improve mankind. I did not spread the gene pool. I did not do a lot of things that I hope I may have the ability and the time to do.
Tonight I will say my prayers and I will start them with the same prayer I have said and amended since I was a little girl.
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take.
I go off on my own from there so I won't bore you with that. But, most of my follow-up is about the gifts of my life and the abundance I have. Oh sure, I throw a few things in that are extremely and vitally selfish -- I'm human!
As another year has been acknowledged in my fleeting life, I mostly marvel at the gift of time. I hope I have more.
Even if I don't, I can put my head on the pillow, say my prayers and know that I have a wonderful life.
Happy birthday to me.
Hey Baby Girl! Sorry I couldn't comment yesterday, but I am glad I got to talk to you. I love you so very much! I thank God every day for bringing me you. I can't imagine getting by without your friendship. You are the BOMB BABY! Hold on to your Chardonay, your life is about to begin a new chapter and I promise it will be a good ride!
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