Birthdays...a day of reflection. 

If you would have told me when I turned 21, just how my life was gonna go, I would have never believed you. But here I am, 43 today. Life has been a whirlwind. I had a very happy successful loving marriage, 2 kids, the house, the cars, the job, the friends. Then one day it all changed.  

Never did I ever picture being a widow, single mother of 2 at 39. It happened. Life was extremely difficult and hard for a very long time. I never thought I would make it back up from the bottom. Here I am. 

I'm 43....I found my way out. I have worked so very hard to get back to a place of smiles and laughs rather then tears and sadness. It still hits me, sometimes when I least expect it, but I now know there is life moving forward, not on. I will never forget the life and love I experienced. One many never get to. I am grateful for that. I am grateful for my 2 children and what they bring to my life. 

I am also so grateful and appreciative of the support I have experienced along the way. The love and support I received from so many are what got me where I am today. I love my tribe and my family who has always supported me good and bad. I am grateful for so many that got me to 43. I am also grateful for new relationships and unconditional love that I never knew I would experience or didn't think was possible or that I deserved. There is life after death. 

Things I now live by. 
Life is short..always take the chance. 
Always be the bigger person. 
Take the trip. 
Go to the concert. 
Spend the money, you can't take it with you
Love unconditionally 
Smile
Spend time with the ones you love 
Drink the champagne 
Always support one's in trying times. 
Always say what you mean. 
Be yourself. 

So here's to another year of moving on and up. 
Cheers my friends. 
Thank you for always loving me.