Today is my only child’s 20th birthday. I spent my day learning the difference between whole life and term life insurance while he spent his day getting his haircut, buying tabs for his car and going to see my mom at the hospital. It wasn’t exactly how we planned to celebrate but we spent the weekend together dropping off clothes to the Salvation Army, perusing cute little shops in Royal Oak, and eating burgers at a tiny restaurant called “Lil Bros.” By the way, the Salvation Army is now Sally’s on the 4th.
We passed the burger joint as we were heading towards Main Street when I asked him if he wanted that for lunch and he was sensitive enough to ask what could I eat there. For the most part I try to watch what I eat, but indulging a little with people I love is an opportunity I don’t pass up. I just have to work out more. He went back to school so unfortunately I didn’t get to see him once I got out of training but we spoke several times through the day. He sent me a pic of my mom and him while I was in class and that made me smile. That was a nice little gift for him although having my mother out of that darn hospital would be so much nicer. I look forward to us celebrating at one of his favorite restaurants this weekend.
Twenty years ago I held my little handsome baby in my arms and I vividly remember his eyes looking up at me after I finally mastered breast-feeding. I would just hold him and stare at him. He was so beautiful and I used to love to hear his cry. I look forward to another twenty years of birthdays and other celebrations that allow me to forever express the love that started way before I had him on this day years ago. Happy Birthday Kevin. Mom is one of your biggest fans!
It’s Day 82 and I’m learning to be more present in the moment and experience the abundance of love in me and around me. Love is always in the air. Just inhale and exhale, allowing it fill your lungs to the point that every breath you take is nothing but love.
