43!
Hmm. Let's see. That's ... two parents, one brother, twenty street addresses, thirteen towns, six states, visits to eight countries, one F5 tornado, thirteen jobs, three husbands (two divorces), three kids, infinite stretch marks, two mortgages, six cars, eight injury stitches, two c-sections, one torn ACL, one concussion, two tumors, one PICU visit, several broken digits, zero proms, one mini-triathlon.
The frame of my life, filled in with awesome details. Here's to the next 80 years, can't wait to see what they'll bring.
Sometimes (often), short is the way to go. I like this a lot. So much co that I really, really want to steal your idea.
ReplyDeleteOh, and just for the record, I LOVED being 43. It was a fabulous year--I hope it turns out that way for you, too. Happy birthday!
That's a lot of good living in that list! Love it, love it. I see a lot of living in my mirror image also and most of it is good stuff.
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43 was a very long time ago for me, but I think it was okay! LOL My daughter turned 43 this year and I was 19 when I had her, so...where was I going with that? The face goes, the mind follows.
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Thanks, Ms. Grace. It was a good birthday. I made sure to let my mother know she did a good job with the whole birthing thing. :)
ReplyDeleteJo - my mother was 21 when she had me. :)
Happy 43rd birthday! What a full life you've had. (sorry about all the injuries...) You sound like aperso with lots of energy and zest for life. Here's to another 80 years! Cheers!
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ReplyDeleteHow did you fit such a rich life in one paragraph? wow!
ReplyDeleteYou see a lot when you look in the mirror!! Amazing. Your post is short, sweet, and pure brilliance!!
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I would be highly alarmed if all you described happened simultaneously (especially the 3 husbands!). Proof once again, behind every beautiful face lies some kind of sorrow or pain.
ReplyDeleteBirthdays always provide the perfect moment to look back and laugh at them all. Hope you are too!