Today's My Birthday

Today is my birthday. I understand from my Mom that I was bald and fat when I was born. I guess by the time this photo was taken, I had sprouted a bit of hair!

I remember when this photo was taken with my brother. This guy just came by our house with a pony and headdresses. You really can't tell so much in this photo, but we had been playing outside all day and we were filty!

Here I am a prim and proper 5 year old on my Grandparent's front porch. This house has long since been torn down, but I still remember loving to go to my Grandmother's house. She was a fantastic cook and I was the only girl, so I always got to sit by Granddaddy at the dinner table. Loved them and that house.

This is a late 60's glamour-type shot. I felt like a model when I went in for this photo shoot. All of the photos were in black and white so that tells you how long ago this was taken.



Guess I'm being a bit nostalgic today on my birthday. I started gathering these photos this week to start a memory book for my Dad. He's in a nursing home and suffering from vascular dementia. He still knows me, but life for him will never be the same. Great sadness surrounds me when I think of him, but these photos remind me how grateful I am that he and Mom were such good parents. I always felt loved and safe. Life has dealt me a lot of pain and suffering over the years and unbelievable joy. God has blessed me in so many ways that I can't complain.

As I start another new year in my life, I know God will strengthen and guide me in whatever lies ahead. He didn't promise me that it would be easy. He did, however, promise me that He would be here with me every step of the way.

So I am thankful for one more birthday. Thankful for this wonderful gift of life.

PG