My Cup Runneth Over

Today is my birthday. I turn 49 years old today. The other day my husband asked me what I thought about turning 49 this year and I told him that I was thrilled about it!

Why am I so thrilled about it?

Because at this stage in my life I am blessed in so many wonderful, wonderful ways. I have a good husband who serves the Lord and loves his family, two precious daughters that have grown up to become incredible young ladies, a fine son in law that I am very proud of, two adorable grandchildren that I love more than words can express, a church family who have also become my dearest friends in this world, an extended family that love and care for me, a beautiful home to live in, and modern medicine and a great Orthopedic Surgeon that is helping me to gain my physical strength again.

My cup runneth over.

Last night at church I was showered with so many gifts and good wishes. I have already received many telephone calls, text messages and e-mails wishing me a happy birthday today. My daughter Kina will come over in a short while and we will go get our nails done together (my husband gave me a deluxe pedicure for my birthday). Then later on Sabrina and the boys will come over and we will enjoy a special birthday dinner of grilled pork steaks, rice, salad, and a yummy birthday cake that Kina has made.

My cup runneth over.

While I am at the nail salon with Kina, I encouraged my husband to go golfing with Kina's boyfriend Jonathan and our son in law Jeremy. I am so happy that the sun in shining and that they will be able to do this together. This makes me so happy. Kina dating a wonderful Christian young man makes me so happy.

My cup runneth over.

When I opened the cards that I received from the church trustees I discovered three very generous gift cards to my favorite places and money for me to buy a pair of glasses. Some of the other cards held generous amounts of money and gift cards as well. I'm going to have so much fun shopping!

My cup runneth over.

When I opened the many gift bags that I was given, I received so many nice note cards, chocolates, journals, frames, candles and other neat stuff. What a wonderful feeling it is to be loved by so many good friends.

My cup runneth over.

My husband gave me a very special surprise gift this morning (in addition to the pedicure gift card) . . . he bought us tickets to An Evening with IL Divo on July 7th! I'm so excited about this! Many months ago someone sent me a link to a video of them singing "Amazing Grace" in the Roman Coliseum and watching it griped my heart and moved me to dears. This four operatic young men are absolutely amazing and I'm so excited to go see them perform with my husband.

My cup runneth over.

I love birthdays and I have always believed in celebrating them as something special. I love celebrating the birthdays of my family and my friends in a special way, and I feel really blessed that they desire to celebrate mine in a special way too.

Forty-nine years ago God chose to give to me the gift of earthly life. Twenty-six years ago I put my faith in the saving grace of His Son and He blessed with the gift of eternal life as well. I am precious to God and He is so ever precious to me.

My cup runneth over.

If you have a birthday this week, happy birthday to you too! May God bless you richly and may you be loved by many . . . so that you will also join me and say . . . my cup runneth over.