Birthdays have a way of teleporting you back to the future. This year is undoubtedly different. The entire world is on pause in several ways because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Still, at 48 years old, I'm READY for the next best of everything. A BIRTHDAY is just that, a day to give birth to something and develop throughout the year.
Here is my list of a few things I'll continue to do as I launch into the pages of my Chapter 48.
1. Thank God in advance in all prayers.
2. Make new memories with family and friends.
3. Treasure every minute of every day because life is full of lessons.
4. Embrace opportunities to personally and professionally grow.
5. Wholeheartedly love my friends. We are rocks for each other, when situations demand we cheer, cry or critique.
6. Experience a marathon of cultures, festivals, recipes, and accomplishments with my husband.
7. Set the tone as a mother, wife, Christian, friend, and professional I want my child to embrace.
8. Realize my child is a reflection of everything wonderful about me and thank God daily for angels who watch and order her steps.
9. Build on the foundation set by every adult you met in your childhood.
10. Be adventurous. Sometimes normal is mundane.
11. Never pass up a 75 percent off sign at my favorite department store.
12. Consider the aftermath that will follow a decision BEFORE you I make a decision.
13. Understand people are just that, people. Everyone has a different reason they do things their way. 14. It's okay for things to be okay.
15. See and seek peace in the glass always being half full.
16. Redefine fitness to meet personal goals
17. Nothing says reboot, release and relief like a vacation. Traveling is the best way get a taste of something different and experience
18. You don't have to like
19. Dance, on or offbeat doesn't matter. I can move to my own groove.
20. Share everything about life with anyone younger who'll hear me.
21. Keep a mental log of everyone who's on my team.
22. Smile whenever I think about Karter Barthelemy. He's forever in my heart. His short life changed the lives of mothers and children we'll likely never meet.
Enjoy my flashback of photos below that highlight a few laughable and lovable moments.
