Today is my birthday. I am 39. So I am officially into my 40th year of life as of 10:14 pm tonight.
I'm giving myself a few gifts. One is this:
...because I love meditation and since opening my business I've really let this practice slide. I am questing peace and stillness, (please join in if you like) and so then I found this link rather serendipitously and happily through a flickr friend. So thank you Nowordz, what a fortuitous sharing you did today....xo
The other is more material than spiritual...I shopped today for mid-rise jeans that are long & lean according to GAP but that is fine with me because low rise does nothing for me and I find them uncomfortable.
Then I zipped off to renew my license and health card (Happy Birthday!!) and so my morning was then spent. I picked up my youngest from school and came home to a phone full of sweet messages...
...so let it be said right here and now, that I love my family & friends SO MUCH. In you I find my light. I mustn't forget to mention that my day began with a song (Happy Birthday of course) and a homemade breakfast served to me after I slept in a little, and gifts from my husband and two daughters. It was perfection, just like they are. ;)
Also, prayers for my Dad, he went in for follow-up bladder surgery today to make sure all the cancer is indeed gone. He must have these recurring treatments now for a very long, long time. Every three months or so.
Okay that is all but I will share one more thing, a link from one of my best friends that was in my inbox this morning with a charming and heartfelt letter to go with....enjoy it and have a beautiful day today all (and thank you Nicole!).
xo
Glad to hear you had a Happy Birthday!!!!!!
I love your new toque :D
Posted by: Wayfaring Wanderer | January 06, 2010 at 01:37 PM
What is a birthday without a little Bert and Ernie? And a little "U"!!?? Too cool!!!
I'm glad to hear your day started off so lovely..and aside from lining up for the license and the health card (I still have my red and white one and am hanging on to it for dear life!!!), plus trying on jeans (one of the 10 most dreaded things I find!!), it looks like it's going to be an A+ day. It's sunny and not snowing...and you've got your red toque (because, lets face it, red is best!)...and a sunny smile.
Wishing you a 40th year of joy, creativity, mindfulness, and that peace and stillness you are questing for.
Prayers and positive thoughts going out for your dad...fingers and toes crossed too!! xo
Posted by: Sherry | January 06, 2010 at 01:46 PM
You have a gift - the gift is YOU. a YOU that looks at life with soulful integrity, who loves genuinely, who CAN see the forest for the trees. YOU whose words melt the heart and create thought. YOU who can hold a hand that is oceans away or lift a spirit from a great distance. YOU who has the capability to make even the most rushed STOP, just for a moment and breathe in. YOU who has the pleasure of mothering two beautiful daughters who are learning by your example of love and grace. YOU are supposed to receive gifts today but it is you who give a gift to the rest of us EVERY day. YOU carry light too and I wish you THE happiest birthday filled with all things bright and enchanting. Celebrate the end of a decade and embarking on a new one....entering 40 and fabulous.
I may be bad at making calls or sending cards or gifts but never, ever think the sentiment isn't there even if it simply comes in these words in a comment.
Much love,
Lisa
XOXOXO
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | January 06, 2010 at 02:15 PM
Happy Birthday Beautiful Soul!
May this year bring you all the very best!
Adore you~ Love you!
Will say prayers for your father and light a candle rihgt now!!
I'm glad you were born and that we found one another in this curious way! That came into my life.
I sing along
Happy Happy Birthday friend~ ~ ~~
Much love,
Constance
Posted by: Rochambeau | January 06, 2010 at 02:59 PM
Bonne anniversaire, cher bebe! A surprise is waiting for you at Paris Parfait. Happy, happy day to you! xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | January 06, 2010 at 04:13 PM
Have a blessed and magical bday!! May this year hold many wonders and adventures bigger and better than the imagination can conceive! You are a divine creation and He smiles on you today! xo
PS..love the toque..I so CAN'T wear hats!!
Posted by: Tanya | January 06, 2010 at 04:19 PM
I tend to click links as a I read through blogs and when I clicked on your "long and lean" link, it said (among other things), "lift the seat, slim the hips, and lengthen the legs." Ummm, that sounds painful. Oh well, Happy Birthday anyway!
Steve
Posted by: Steve Kubien | January 06, 2010 at 04:21 PM
happy
happy
happy
birthday 2 U, missy!
:-)
may
peace and stillness
come your way
always
even when you are
not thinking about it...
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 06, 2010 at 04:35 PM
Happy, happy Birthday, Gillian !!!! May this year be filled with many things that fill your heart like your red toque does !
Big Hugs !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | January 06, 2010 at 05:44 PM
The planet got so excited that year that Mount Etna erupted.
Happy Birthday, Gillian dahlink. May your meditations always bring peace, your midrises always be comfortable, and all sorrows, as you pass, politely step aside.
Love & stuff,
Jeaux.
Posted by: Jeaux | January 06, 2010 at 06:10 PM
I realized how remiss I was in not wishing your dear father all the best with the latest surgery! I will keep in my thoughts and as we know a collective of healing whispers goes a long way!
XOXOXO
Posted by: Lisa Swifka | January 06, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday!!! Thank you for all the gifts you give your readers all year round! You are a joy!
Posted by: MiddleAgedWomanBlogging | January 06, 2010 at 07:15 PM
And prayers for your father..... xoxo
Posted by: MiddleAgedWomanBlogging | January 06, 2010 at 07:17 PM
Celebrating with U tonight. Hope your day was full of delectable pleasures.
Sove you lo much!
muah!
Posted by: gemma | January 06, 2010 at 07:30 PM
Happy Birthday, Gillian. May the universe bring you everything that you need and more of what you desire in this, your 40th year. I am looking forward to meeting you in Jordan.
Posted by: MNOmGirl | January 06, 2010 at 08:17 PM
Happy Birthday to you. I'm a January girl too. Next week I celebrate my many wonderful years.:D Hope you had a great day.
Posted by: gloria | January 06, 2010 at 08:31 PM
Happy Birthday, Gillian. So, you're a capricorn! I now understand why you're so kind and talented :)
I wish you the very best on your birthday and throughout the year! Have a fabulous day!!
Bisous,
Nisrine
Posted by: Dinners & Dreams | January 06, 2010 at 09:26 PM
Happy Birthday to you dear Gillian! It sounds like it was a very special day.
Posted by: Marilyn | January 06, 2010 at 11:26 PM
Happy Birthday Gillian. Been there done that (39), been there done that (49), this year I am going there to do that (59). Can't believe I even got this far :) Hope you had a fabulous day.
Di
Designers Block
x
Posted by: Di Overton | January 07, 2010 at 02:53 AM
Happy Birthday, Gillian! Wishing a very beautiful day today, and always! :o) I turned 37 on December 30th...so closing in on 40 too--LOL! Best wishes and prayer to you father--may all be well for him. LOVE the red hat you're sporting... and this new place of yours!((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | January 07, 2010 at 04:41 AM
Happy Birthday!!! I celebrated 40 in September. It was tough, but then I realized it was just a number.
Prayers for your dad as well.
Posted by: Lori S | January 07, 2010 at 09:42 AM
Happy, happy birthday to you dear and talented Gillian. May your year be full of excitement, laughter, and happy surprises.
Posted by: Relyn | January 07, 2010 at 03:19 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY love! Wishing you many, many more.
love that photo too.
Posted by: Se'lah | January 07, 2010 at 04:32 PM
I am late, I'm late for a very very important date!! I have been hiding under a crochet blanket for 24 hours, whilst crocheting. And i felt like, there was something out there, something magical happening, of course, it was YOUR VERY MERRY little Birthday!! Yipppeeee YAY!! Yahoooooey!
You are such an amazing kind woman. There are no words to properly share what I think and feel when I think about you. But let me try - It is like something between totally zen and totally fabulous party, which would be perfect bliss ;)
I hope you have a gorgeous year, many prayers for your father and your whole beautiful family as well.
Much Love, V
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | January 07, 2010 at 09:52 PM
Happy Birthday Gillian!May this be the best year yet for you:) The best gift would definitely be your father's full recovery..send you and him all my best:)
Posted by: Art Dolls by Du Buh Du Designs | January 07, 2010 at 11:47 PM
Happy Birthday, my love!!
I send you love and light.
You just mean the world to me.
Eah naw!~
ps: prayers for your father, come from my heart.
x
Posted by: christina | January 08, 2010 at 09:17 AM
Happy Birthday Gillian!! Just LOOK at all the wonderful changes...
wishing you the best year! YOu deserve it!
thinking of your father too
x..x
steph
Posted by: Stephanie | January 08, 2010 at 07:23 PM
happy birthday! i am glad to have stumbled here. :)
Posted by: maggie may | January 09, 2010 at 04:16 AM
happy birthday gillian! you have been such an inspiration to me and i can't wait to see all the fabulous things that will happen to you in the coming year! blessings to you and extra prayers for your father. xo
Posted by: michele | January 09, 2010 at 07:50 PM
oh sweet woman. happiest of birthdays to you and prayers for your father. i turn 39 next month. you are in my thoughts. xo
Posted by: tifanie | January 12, 2010 at 02:49 PM
A happy happy belated birthday to you, my dear. I wish you a year full of happy moments.
Sending prayers for your dad.
Posted by: elizabeth | January 14, 2010 at 12:50 AM
Missed your b'day!
But the wishes are deep and sincere.
May you achieve all that your heart desires Gillian!
I celebrated my 38th in India on 21st December. Truly agree about absolutely LOVING family and friends.I'm like that too :)
Posted by: Preeti Shenoy | January 14, 2010 at 11:20 PM