Friends are uplifiting

   Yesterday was my birthday. I was a bit down about it actually. First because I turned 42 - I have not liked thinking about my age since it passed 39. Also because we have spent the last week moving and are all just worn out and it has been much more expensive then we expected.
   But I woke up to about a dozen birthday wishes on my Facebook page by 7 a.m. and they just kept coming throughout the day. To know that you are thought of and cared about by so many people is so uplifting. It reminds you that those times when you feel alone, you really aren't. There are plenty of people who care about you. And even when they aren't around, God is always there. He is the one who gives us those friends and family that are here for us.
   The rest of the day went pretty well. My nephew is spending a couple of weeks with us and I took him and my youngest, Zach, to see Transformers 3D. It was fun to spend time with them. We have been so busy with the move and work that I haven't really had much time to spend with them since they got here Friday. Then we went home and I cooked supper. (Usually my southeast Texas self would say dinner but my husband has informed that an informal evening meal is supper and dinner is a formal evening meal so I am trying to do better!) Rich brought me home a beautiful card then we ended the day at church. A time of praise and worship allowed me to put aside all of the petty things that we sometimes allow to build up in our minds and realize just how much the Lord has blessed me. He has given and continues to give me all I need. It turned out to be a pretty good day after all.