09/23/2026
🎂 Birthday Month 2026 | Day 23 — IT’S MY BIRTHDAY! ❤️🎉
Well, today is the actual day.
I’m 37! 🎂 (cough, cough)
And before I ask today’s question, I want to say THANK YOU.
Thank you to everyone who has called, texted, messaged, posted, sent cards and left such beautiful birthday wishes for me. I’ve read them, I’ve smiled at them, and you’ve made me feel very loved today. ❤️
One of the best things about birthdays at this stage of life is realizing just how many people have become part of your story.
Some I’ve known almost my entire life.
Some I’ve met through family, church or real estate.
Some I may not see very often anymore, but when we reconnect, it feels like no time has passed.
And some are newer friends who are still becoming part of the story.
Over these first 22 days, I’ve shared a lot of mine.
We’ve talked about Grandma’s peach cobbler and Sunday afternoons on the porch. My daddy. Childhood friends. First jobs. Dancing and tennis. Travel. People who’ve influenced my life. Things I wish we’d bring back. And even the fact that I’m apparently still a little stubborn. 😂
And I’ve loved reading YOUR stories too.
So on my “37th” birthday, I think my answer to today’s question is pretty simple.
I’m grateful for the people.
Family. Friends. My church family. Clients who became friends. People I’ve known for decades and people I’ve met along the way.
I’m grateful for the memories we’ve already made and I’m especially grateful that we’re not finished making them yet. ❤️
There are still places I want to go.
Things I want to learn.
People I want to spend time with.
Work I still enjoy doing.
Books I want to read.
Laughs I haven’t laughed yet.
And apparently some little crocheted animals I still need to learn how to make. 😂🧶
So here’s my birthday question for YOU:
What is one thing you’re especially grateful for in this season of your life?
It doesn’t have to be something big.
Sometimes the things that matter most aren’t.
And once again, thank you for all the beautiful birthday wishes. You truly helped make my day special. ❤️
Here’s to 37 (again) and to continuing to make some really good memories.
🎂 Birthday Month 2026 | Day 23