And They Danced

Tonight I went to visit my Mom. I took along a white, pink-edged rose. For the woman who gave me life, 46 years ago! She doesn't remember. It makes me sad.

I took along my baby books and showed her the picture of her holding me as a newborn. She was smiling with delight. Oh yes! Now she remembered! We looked at my tiny footprints, stamped in ink. So small.Other pictures of my earliest years brought smiles and laughter. Me copying my "big" brother, Tim. Sitting on my big sister's lap. Tim giving me a ride in the wagon. Me looking at a book. Me with my arm around the dog, whispering in his ear. (I know, I know that one would be hard for some of you to believe!:)) Me standing on a stool drying dishes.

And Ann told my favorite story. Ann (5) and Tim (1 1/2) stayed at Grandma Schrag's house while Mom went to the hospital. When they got the news that a baby sister was born they danced around the dining room with joy!

It makes me feel loved. Wanted.

And my dear sister still makes me feel loved and wanted.

This morning I awoke at 7:28 and switched on my light. Almost immediately I heard singing outside my bedroom window. "Happy Birthday to you...!" I peeked through the blinds and there was Ann with a few other friends. The poor dears were shivering in the cold and begged to come inside. They then proceeded to tell me they were taking me to IHOP for breakfast! What fun! Others joined us there. What a delightful time, complete with a free hot fudge sundae! (Not every day I get to eat ice cream for breakfast!)

Then Ann and I were off to shop. Clothes shopping. Oh dear, this could be a very long day. I found some I wanted and some I did not. But what fun to spend the day with my sis. The "Cool Beans" plan didn't turn out so "cool" as they were closed so we had to go for plan B. We found another little sandwich shop and had delicious chicken salad sandwiches. We talked...of things that you don't have time for in the busyness of life.

When I got home I looked over my birthday cards and sweet little gifts. Two more cards came in the mail. My sister from Ontario called. My brother from Ontario called. An uncle from Oregon called. My mom gave me a gorgeous yellow rose.

But still, His love overshadows them all, for it is through people that His love is made known. And I can see the angels in heaven dancing over me, just as they did the day I was born.