September is the month of my birthday, so it’s very interesting that it is the same month we try to bring awareness to childhood cancer, a cause dear to my heart. It must be fate—something I believe very strongly about, and here I am, on my birthday, sharing my day with all of you.
When I was an ill as a child, this was an even more special day since we were not certain if this one was my last. I am certain that I’ve hit a very sore spot in so many of you who are dealing with a very ill child and wondering if this special day—whether a birthday or a special holiday—will be the last one celebrated with this special person. It is bittersweet to speak about it, but it’s something I feel sharing on my special day is worthy.
Although getting older is now out of the question, and being over 50, I have been told I can “legally” count backwards, I still embrace this day with love, great memories, and pleasant feelings of what is going to come next in my life to celebrate. For today, I share a hug with all of you. Take this day for yourself as well, hug your babies, kiss your spouses, make a call to someone who you may not have spoken to in a long while. It will make you smile and think of me as well. I will bring you all with me throughout my day and allow you to celebrate with me. I love my life and would not trade or change anything I had or have. My wish for today is that I could have spent it with my mother who passed away around 19 years ago. But I do know she is with me, in my heart, on my shoulder, and watching me from above. Love life.
