Fotoless Friday: Grateful

So this past week I turned 40. I have not looked forward to this day. I have been feeling "old" and lost. Or that is, lost who I was or who I thought I would be. But I have had fabulous friends that have been great at helping me enjoy this birthday. As I was sitting with a friend for lunch today, I thought back on all the well wishes, cards and e-cards, emails, gifts, dinners and lunches and am overwhelmed at the wonderful generosity of the people around me. I got an email from a friend with a link to this blog. http://segullah.org/small-epiphanies/a-welcome-or-unwelcome-guest/ As I read this and thought about the past 40 years, I can't complain. They have been wonderful. Not that I have not had trials to endure, or that I don't wish that I had my 20 yr old body back, but I would want my 40 yr old mind and wisdom. :-) But they have been blessed too. I have served a mission for my church in Chile, loved the people there. Have visited England and Italy. Married a wonderful man and have 4 beautiful children who I adore. I have a wonderful set of parents and siblings that I love and wish I could spend more time with. And I have met fabulous people in my life that are examples and great friends to me. So what is 40? 40 years of friendships, loves, fun memories that I would not change, even for that 20 yr old body. LOL So Welcome 40 year old friend!