I've known for months now that this birthday was going to be hard. It's the first day of school for Black Forest Academy and the first time in five years that I am not there. Last year 70 middle school students sang happy birthday to me and those words echoed in the hallways all day. I loved getting to share my birthday with those staff and students. Birthdays are a big deal at the middle school!
(pictures from last year)
Just over a week ago I started getting birthday cards from all over the world. I couldn't figure out how these dear friends of mine had gotten my new address though...!?! I hadn't posted it anywhere... and then it came to me. Someone had planned this. I got fun birthday surprises from Ontario, Ohio, Vatican City, Alberta, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Germany! Thank you to everyone who helped make my birthday sweeter this year! And to my sneaky friend... I can't wait to celebrate with you very soon!
