My in-laws graciously had us over to celebrate my birthday early.
Yummy burger cookout! Unfortunately, Shiloh was not feeling well, so she did not join us. We were celebrating early, as we had expected to be gone for my actually birthday.
Zoe continued with her selfie era...
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Zoe made such a sweet surprise for my birthday. It was even more of a surprise, as it was a couple of days before. She wrote on individual post-it notes 45 reasons that she loved me.
It was so thoughtful and sweet and completely warmed my heart.
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On the actual big day, Beach gave me a card complete with an inside joke.
Some sweet cards from my kids:
If I'm honest, though, the day itself was full of grief. I was so excited for the trip that I had planned where we would all have been in Zion National park that day. It was heartbreaking to have to let that go, but then I felt upset with myself for even being so upset at this fact when it was more important that we were all on the road to better health. Birthdays are, also, a trigger for me in general (a fact I, also, don't like) and it feels like all the weight and heaviness of life lands on that day. After some morning, I dragged myself out of bed and went on a walk with my kids. Ezra snapped this picture of us.
After dinner, Beach surprised me with a specialty gluten free cake.
Looking rough with cried off makeup, "Grace Wins" shirt (to remind me of such), and my family that does truly love me.
Another year that has faded and celebrating in a way that I did not choose, but filled with the love and grace that I need. Perhaps we will be able to go on our amazing trip that I planned next year. Perhaps, Lord willing. For now, I will continue to ask the Lord to give me His eyes to see and to count the many blessings along the way!
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