It was my birthday this week! Yes, I am still here and I am so grateful for another birthday. A year ago in May I was wondering how much longer I would be here. It was a wonderful day. Phone calls came from all of my children, when Will, my two year old grand son wished me "Happy Birthday" he just continued with "to you" and Abbie joined in and they sang the Birthday song to me in their sweet little voices. My brothers, Randy and Stephen called and so did my sisters Marilyn, Suzanne and Patty and of course my mom. At work they spoiled me with cupcakes,flowers, cards, banners and the traditional Purple cape, magic wand and tiera. I heard from friends on Facebook, on my email account and by cell phone. Brian and I spent part of the evening with the missionaries teaching Roger and Lisa who we knew when they had a store in the old Cottonwood Mall here in Wasilla. Everyone sang Happy Birthday to me when we arrived.
Waiting at home was a special gift from Brian---a Kindle,,,He really surprised me! I didn't even think I would necessarily want one but I am excited to download some of my favorite books and my scriptures. It will be so nice to take with me when I travel because it is light weight and compact.
Life if precious, I know that and I am grateful to have a little more time to enjoy the love and friendships of so many choice people. Thank you, again for your prayers. I know they are heard and that they have been answered. I love you all.