Today’s the day.  The one day each year I feel extra special.  As if it belonged to me and me alone!  My birthday.  Lately, I’ve been claiming October as the Month of Lori, but I understand I must share.  That’s okay.  I’m a sharing type of person.  Regardless, I love my birthday.

I’m not sure I’m where I truly want to be in my life.  Or where I expected to be. But one thing I do know…. There is a plan. And I’m right where I’m supposed to be right now, even if it’s not where I thought I’d be.  I think of all the experiences in my life – good and bad, happy and sad.  These experiences have shaped the person I’ve become and have given me the strength, wisdom and courage I need for whatever my future holds.  I can’t help but think that my experiences have better prepared me for what lies ahead.  I know my life will continue to unfold in ways I could never have imagined.  And I’m ready.

This year I will choose not to dwell on the past or to fear the future, but to be grateful and be present.  I thank God for each day placed before me and I embrace each day and the hope and promise that day brings.

So, Happy Birthday to me!  Another awesome year in the books and another awesome year ahead.  But today, it’s my day.  And I’m going to love every minute.