It’s My Birthday 🎉

This is the day that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it! I remember singing that song during Sunday school, vacation Bible school and in my early years in private school. It was always one of those songs that reminded me, even as a child, to be thankful for everyday whether rain or shine, good times or bad, fun or boring.  The Lord gave me life!  Today is one of those days.

Birthdays have always been special to me. I remember my mom would cook my favorite meal, fried chicken, mac and cheese, collards and yellow cake with chocolate icing, and I would be surrounded by family. Family who were my village and celebrated the importance of birthdays just like me. The Milestones were the greatest: The 1st Birthday, only remembered through pictures 😊, the 5th, preparing for Kindergarten, the 10th, moving into double digits, 13th, now a teenager, Sweet 16, 18th, time to vote, 21st, grown, etc.,  etc.  Now at 46, what say I? Not quite a Milestone but closer to the big 5…0 than not! This 46th Birthday, I’m Blessed to be surrounded by family, have a patient and nurturing husband, and a resilient 7 year old son who loves his mommy bald head and all! He always draws a picture of the two of us in the card he picks out. This year, I have no hair!!!

As I reflect on my birthday, I’m feeling closer to my purpose and closer to why God has had me seeking his purpose for the past 46 years. Yes, I do believe that his destiny begins long before you are able to understand and fulfill it! CANcer is just a way to get me to seek him while encouraging others to do the same.  I look back on my life and I am hopeful for a future where I can change lives and inspire others to have faith and move forward in life seeking his purpose.

My CANcer Wisdom for You:

Seek Ye First!