An early birthday present

It's an old photo of me with my parents, but one of my favorites ever.

I’m getting an early birthday present. It arrives tomorrow.

And I’m so stinkin’ excited!

My parents are driving up to see us. And they will be here for my birthday next week.

I’ve gotten to do a lot of fun and exciting things lately. The perks of being married to a musician for sure. However, I have to say, none of those things had me as excited as I am right now for my parents to arrive and be here for my birthday. The funny thing is that I didn’t know how excited I was about it until it almost didn’t happen! Its one of those things where you don’t realize what you have until you’ve lost it. Thankfully, though, everything has worked out and they’ll be on their way sometime tomorrow.

I’ve mentioned it before, and I apologize if I harp on it a little too much, but finances have me stressed — and flat out scared — much of the time these days. My birthday wish all year has been for a new camera for my birthday. A real high tech one to take my photography to the next level. To give me some credibility and maybe finally help me make some money doing it.

However, lack of funds won’t let that happen, and its also  made me realize how important our relationships are as opposed to our possessions. They are our true constants in life. As such, the thought of my parents being here for my birthday gets me more excited than ever. I realize this present that I AM getting is way more important. It means way  more and will do more for my heart and soul than a camera could possibly do.

How lucky am I? I’ll be surrounded by my parents and my husband on my birthday!!

The only thing that could make it better would be to bring my brother and his family along with all my best girlfriends in Texas along with them. Oh and an Aggie win would rock, too. But, hey, I’m not greedy. hehe

Anyway, say a prayer for safe travels for my parents as they travel tomorrow. This is definitely the best early birthday present ever.

8 thoughts on “An early birthday present”

  1. Oh, I love it. Shedding a happy tear here. We are just as excited as you are. Love you and we will see you soon!!!

  2. Great, from the heart post. We are all very blessed with the love our family shares and yes, I too am looking forward to our visit. Love you so much. See you tomorrow…oh wait a minute…..backup….reverse that…….TODAY!

  3. I still wish I was up there for the weekend to celebrate both our birthdays, but life always has other plans – I’m just glad I had the foresight to not get a plane ticket earlier this fall! I am sooo happy your parents get to go see you. :) Have fun!

    1. God works in mysterious ways, and things seem to happen as they should. Even if we might not like it at the time. Wish you were coming as well, but glad you were there for Max and your family. We’ll get together soon! I know it.

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