Birthdays are such significant days. Not because we get cards and gifts but because it completes another cycle of life for us. And, I look at the day following my birthday as a clean slate to start the next cycle around the sun.
This year has been mixed with family, friends, plans that didn’t work out and culminated with hundreds of birthday wishes on social media and a birthday dinner with immediate family.
My daughters and son-in-law had planned a hot air balloon ride to celebrate my birthday, but the weather didn’t cooperate. We’ll do it at some point. It’s been on my bucket list for a while.
I am blessed abundantly with a loving family and an incredible circle of friends. I have no complaints.
A huge thank you to everyone who sent birthday wishes! Here’s to another year!
And, as I promised, I have chosen a winner from my last post to receive a copy of “Hemingway.” Annette Rochelle Aben, I truly hope you enjoy it!
Annette, please email me at rijan21@gmail.com with a good email address to receive your gift.
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Happy Birthday Jan, belatedly. It looks like a wonderful time full of smiles, even without the balloon ride – save that for another beautiful day. ❤
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🎂🎉How lovely to see you spending your Birthday celebration with family, my friend. Hot-air-ballooning was also on my bucket list and I fulfilled that dream on my 60th revolution around the sun. It is an unforgettable experience I will never forget. I know you’ll love it, Jan.
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Thanks, Soooz. I can’t wait for the hot air balloon experience! It will come soon. I appreciate your comment!
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Beautiful family Jan! Looks like you had an wonderful day. A hot air balloon journey sounds amazing! I look forward to hearing about it. Enjoy the rest of your birthday week:)
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Thank you, Denise!! I can’t wait for my hot air balloon experience and will love sharing it!
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Happy birthday, Jan! It looks like you still had plenty of fun and good times despite the lack of a balloon ride. This was a beautiful post with a beautiful family photo. May the coming year/trip around the sun be filled with only happiness, health and personal enrichment!
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Thank you, Mae. I appreciate your comment.
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Looks like a perfect day. So nice your family is near.
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I couldn’t agree more, John. Thanks for stopping by.
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Happy, Happy Happy beginning of a NEW year tripping around the sun! and many more. ❤
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Did you send me your contact email, Annette? You did see that you won the copy of Hemingway, didn’t you?
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What? No I did not see that. OMG. What a cool thing. You just made my day, thank you so much. 🙂
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My earlier comment was interrupted, and I lost what I wrote… But here’s to you, Jan. I love that you described a year as a trip around the sun! Looking at it that way makes me feel much better than just another year. The idea of making a trip around the sun makes me feel like I might have accomplished something. Keep on celebrating. Cheers!
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Absolutely, Teagan! Even though we may not always see our progress, or it may not always measure up to what we think it should be, in hindsight, it’s pretty amazing! Hugs!!
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It really did help me to try and see it that way, Jan. I’m having quite a struggle. So heartfelt thanks.
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It looks pretty good even without the balloon ride. Hope you get to do that too, someday.
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It will happen, Craig. I can’t wait to share those pictures!! 🙂
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Happy, happy birthday Jan. Your family photo is beautiful – warm, joy-full and loving, just like you. ♥ ♥ ♥
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Thank you, sweet Gwen! Hugs!
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It looks like you had a wonderful birthday. A wonderful party for the life of the party. Love you and hope this is your best year yet!!
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Thank you, Tonya! You are such a sweet soul. I wish you a blessed day! Love you!
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