May 26, 2008 8:24 AM
My birthday - unbelievably 60
I can hardly believe that I have lived this many years. But everything I could say sounds trite. I guess the important thing is that I still feel like I'm young - which is good, since I still have six kids at home to finish raising. Well, five after Sophia goes to college next year.
It's Memorial Day too, so most of the family will be here. Tripp is making spareribs. The sun is shining.
Tomorrow I am off to Kansas City on assignment. Will share more about that when I return.
I'm not one to ask for birthday presents, but in case anyone is so inclined
- and if you've read any of my books - please rate them and/or leave reviews at Amazon. It's simple and you don't have to write the great American novel. Something short and sweet is nice too. Especially sweet
And just remember, this will happen to you someday too. So live well
Comments
Barbara,
Wow. How strange!
Today is my birthday too.
Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Dean | May 26, 2008 9:28 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARBARA!!! I hope your day is wonderful!! Rest assured, your attitude is still very fresh and young, although nicely seasoned! ;)
May the Lord bless you and keep you!
Posted by: Jill S | May 26, 2008 9:28 AM
Happy Birthday Barbara! Hope you have a great one!
Posted by: Amy | May 26, 2008 10:04 AM
How long are you in KC? Are you speaking anywhere? I would love to meet you sometime. I do not post often, but read your blog daily. You have gotten me through the last few years after leaving an abusive church. Would love to get a chance to visit.
Posted by: Becky S | May 26, 2008 12:41 PM
Hi Becky -
My visit is very short and crammed full of interviews (me interviewing people for an article assignment). But everything is in a state of flux and I may end up staying longer than I planned. Please email me your phone number and I will try to call if we can get together for coffee.
I am staying in Olathe but will be going to Topeka too.
Posted by: barbara | May 26, 2008 1:03 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday! Wishes for a wonderful day.
Posted by: KatieButler | May 26, 2008 1:18 PM
Happy Birthday, Barbara! And MANY happy returns of the day!
Posted by: Cheryl (Copper's Wife) | May 26, 2008 1:58 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday Barbara! Thank you so very much for all the time you invest in all of us new moms. This has been a year of a lot of challenges and isolation, and I have been very enriched since discovering your blog.
Becky S.- I am praying for you today.
Posted by: beccy | May 26, 2008 2:53 PM
Many many happy returns of the day, Barbara!
Posted by: PreSchool Mama | May 26, 2008 3:33 PM
Happy Happy Birthday, Barbara! God bless you and give you lots more happy birthdays to come!
Posted by: Kim | May 26, 2008 3:42 PM
Happy Birthday!
Wish I could sing for you. I know lots of wonderful birthday songs. :)
Posted by: Margaret | May 26, 2008 4:11 PM
Have a positively wonderful day!! Mine was yesterday, I'm just a little younger :)
Posted by: Meredith | May 26, 2008 4:13 PM
Happy Birthday, Barbara! Sixty looks great on you! :)
I love the flower Justin gave you, too...just as beautiful and heartfelt as a BIG bouquet!
Posted by: Holly | May 26, 2008 7:49 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Angela | May 26, 2008 8:29 PM
What a wonderful and blessed day- the day you were born. Thank you for opening your life to all of us. I have been changed. May God continue to bless you and keep you. I love you!!!
Posted by: Greta | May 26, 2008 8:40 PM
Happy birthday Momma C.!!!!!
I wish you many more.
You are blessed.
(As in "they will rise up and call you blessed).
Love. Always.
Posted by: LadyLovas | May 26, 2008 10:41 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARBARA!!!
I pray that your 61st year will be blessed with joy, good health, and peace as you continue on.
Could you ever have imagined so many years ago that Jeremiah 29:11 would be fleshed out in your life in such a remarkable way?!
Many blessings to you and thank for the blessing that you are to so many of us.
von
Posted by: von | May 26, 2008 10:49 PM
The happiest of birthdays to you! 60 is the new 30 you know. LIVE IT UP!
-Shannon in Austin
Posted by: Shannon Best | May 27, 2008 12:36 PM
Happy Birthday and God Bless You!
Posted by: Holly | May 27, 2008 5:44 PM
You are such a young woman, Barbara! You are such an inspirational woman. Happy birthday!
Posted by: Lisa | May 27, 2008 9:55 PM
Barbara, Happy, Happy Birthday! I hope I look as great as you do in fourteen more years when I turn 60! May God bless this next year of your life! Thanks for all the love, encouragement, and wisdom that you share with all of us. Love, Julie c.m.
Posted by: Julie c.m. | May 28, 2008 5:27 PM
Happy Birthday, Barbara! Thanks for sharing your heart, experiences and wisdom via the web.
Hugs!
Posted by: Lexie | June 8, 2008 3:46 AM
