BIRTHDAYS

 Every year, people grumble around their

Birthdays about getting older.  The only 

Ones that don't gripe are the children.  They

Wait for them to come around impatiently.

Some older people hate birthdays because

Most of their friends and family are gone.

Some are estranged from family and

Friends, and so they have no one.

Even with the health problems I have,

I'm happy to be alive each birthday.

It means I've made it through another

Year of  the world's insanity and hate.

Every year you're alive is another 

Year God wants you here for a 

Purpose.  You may not know what 

It is, but He does.  You'll find out some day.

Last year on my birthday, I tried to

Raise money for Alzheimer's Research.

Evidently, I didn't set it up right, because I

Only got $65.00-part of which came from my purse.

So this year--since my birthday is tomorrow--

I'm just going to ask people to do one of two

Things:  Either donate to  charity of your choice,

Or pay it forward to someone with bills due.

People say they hate birthdays--but I feel

Everyone deserves their own special day of

Recognition.  God created us, He thinks we're

Special.  In this time of pandemic, show some love.

People are hurting--either with finances or health.

Forget your pre-conceived notions and give from

Your heart--however you pay it forward--a smile,

Helping hand, or act of kindness for someone.

Happy Birthday to my fellow people on the 17th:

Kendall, Roxie, Doyle(feel better soon),

 and those I don't know.

Happy Birthday to everyone this year--you've earned it.