Three times fifteen, nine times five –
That’s how many orbits I’ve
Circled ’round our sun (called Sol).
Forty-five! I’m gettin’ ol’.
Woo-hoo! And how am I going to celebrate? With a doctor’s appointment! Yep, enough stuff is creaky inside that I’ve decided to give my new insurance plan a test drive and get it all checked out. Then I will eat Chinese food at home, right, Lloyd?
My parents sent two boxes of love. One arrived at school and has birthday cards for us both, a happy little solar flower that Mom knows the cats will destroy, and some pampering items. (Kudos for putting goodies in the ‘stockings’!)
They also sent another wreath! I’ll have to wait until Saturday to see it in the daylight, but it certainly garnered a lot of attention during the unwrapping.
And now, a couple of downer notes. Some idiots have been breaking into cars all over Seward the past few weeks, and last night our new teacher’s locked car was robbed. She only had a blanket and gum taken, but that feeling of being violated and unsafe is hard to shake. Prayers for her, please.
Also, a former student teacher’s younger sister (20?) passed away unexpectedly and the funeral is today. So your birthday present to me can be prayers for the family, ok?
Over and out.
No, wait. Let’s have one more cat picture for a little cheerin’ up.
Mark says
Happy birthday, sister! We hope you enjoy this as a memorable day.
M2&R
Lauren says
Thanks! Are you enjoying the big 5-0? 🙂
Mark says
Meh. Honest answer.
Deborah says
Happy birthday!
Lauren says
Thanks!
Kris says
Praying for your people and wishing you a happy birthday! Enjoy your Chinese food!
Peggy says
Happy Birthday Lauren! Prayers being sent.
Kristi says
Happy Birthday, Lauren!!!
Curt says
Happy Birthday Lauren!
Mom says
Happy Birthday and many more.
Dad Royuk says
Happy Birthday to our other Seward daughter! 🙂 Yes, we are praying for your former student teacher’s family…so tragic, and also for your new teacher. Those break-in’s really stink! I know you will enjoy your birthday as only you can enjoy it! 🙂
Lauren says
Thank you, everyone!! 🙂
Brad says
Dang it, I didn’t click “submit comment” this morning.
Happy Birthday anyway!
Lauren says
Sure, sure. I know you hate me.
Peggy says
Lauren—have you heard of this new show called “Tiny House Hunters” on HGTV? I’m watching it right now. Its about people giving up their big homes for tiny homes.
Lauren says
Oh, yes! I don’t have cable but I have been following the development of the show. I visit the tiny house websites every day! Tinyhouseblog.com and tinyhousetalk.com. Love, love, love it! Good to hear from you, Peggy!!
Aunt Lolly says
Happy birthday Sweet one. I love you.