Happiness

I want to post something on the bright side today. I was so happy the pool reopened today after being closed for two days for cleaning. Doing laps and being in the sunshine made me feel so alive. My face and chest got fried but that's okay. It was worth it. Tomorrow I will be taking my sister Kim to the airport. She is going to Texas to visit her son, his wife and most importantly her granddaughter Maggie. How we all loved meeting Maggie when she was here with her parents in June. Of course we were so happy to see Robert and Sarah but meeting Maggie was so joyous to me. She is named for my mother, Margaret. How my mom would have adored her.

Sunday my dad and I will be going to my sister Kristen's house for my birthday lunch. She and her husband Jay. Kristen and Jay are FABULOUS cooks. I am turning 49 on the 23rd and instead of focusing on the number (which is a little daunting), I am looking at this new year in my life as an opportunity for new beginnings. On July 24th I will be seeing my sister Kim after she returns from Texas and we are going to lunch. I love my family so much and appreciate the things they do to make my birthday special. I hope I will get to see my daughter Angel also. She is working in Myrtle Beach for the summer but I hope she can make a short trip home to share in some birthday fun with me.

It's been fun to see that some people from Europe have seen my blog. Everyone is welcome to leave a comment!