To say this birthday was better than last year is an understatement. We all experienced a 2020 that was not expected and came with its host of challenges, trials and losses. I personally lost my mother 5 days before my birthday in April of 2020. I am still grieving her loss and quite honestly was anxious about how I would even respond to the anniversary of her death and my birthday following so close behind. Last year it was just another day. As grateful as I was to see it, I couldn’t take my mind off of what I needed to do to plan for her funeral in the middle of a pandemic.
This year I can say that I was anxious but I am also filled with so much gratitude. I am grateful for another year to celebrate my birthday. I am still living and standing in the middle of this pandemic with my husband, two children and so many other family members and friends. In the midst of my losses I am still extremely blessed and know that God has kept me. Whew! 🙏🏽
I plan to celebrate a little bit this weekend. I got a wonderful surprise gift of a trip to Oakland from my husband and I had an amazing birthday dinner. The birthday wishes that have poured in via social media, text messages, cards, and flowers have been overwhelming and another reminder that I am loved. For that…I am grateful for this birthday!! Here is my birthday casual look for April 27, 2021! ( I took Kobe to the groomer!😊) You can shop this look via my LikeToKnowIt!!
