When I've talked with anybody today about how my birthday went, I can't really describe it. It started on Tuesday and hasn't stopped. I had a friend make me an incredible cake and decorate HER house. How, cool? I had another friend take me on a surprise visit downtown Kansas City to view the Nelson. It was so awesome, and she fed me the best picnic I've ever had: a BLT with probably a pound of bacon! and a whole batch of peanut butter cookies. ha. It's so cool to see how much your friends really know you... kind of surprised me. Got to work a full 8 hours at work today, a cupcake specially delivered from another good friends. The most impactful gift came from the most beautiful greeting from my Heavenly Father. I had a sunrise in the east and a rainbow in the southwest this morning. They only lasted 20 minutes or so. I drove to work and looked off to the east as much as I could without being hazardous. I was almost moved to tears as I soaked in the tranquil beauty of it. It spoke to me, great love, words that I cannot even write. I listened to Trinity College's rendition of "Hymn to the Eternal Flame" (Thanks to Matt Nielsen) as I drove and stared at the beautiful rays reaching up in the sky, chasing away the night's darkness... It was very allegorical, very moving.
I came home to streamers and balloons. I spent the evening with my family out to eat a great restaurant; we were completely ridiculous together.
Mom made an angel food cake for me. Absolute favorite.
I am filled with great joy,
overwhelmed with the love of my family and friends. There are so many well wishes and greetings that were so special, so thoughtful. I wish I could name each of them right now. Thank you everyone. Birthday's are for feeling special, unique, important, loved. That has happened today.
