Lisa Notes: 5 reasons to love birthdays

Today I turn 49. Jeff bought me these flowers; aren’t they lovely?

1. A fresh start
Birthdays are like New Year’s Day. You get to start over with a new number. That refreshes me. I have plans for how I want to live this final year of my 40s, Lord willing.

2. Birthday love
I’m not about the presents (although they are nice!), but I do love the cards and wishes from friends and family in person and on-line (aren’t Facebook birthdays fun?). It makes our special days even more special.

3. Closer to Heaven
While I’m in no mad rush to depart, I do know the best things are yet to come and I look forward to that. Each birthday means we’re one year closer to living face-to-face with Jesus.

4. Take a break
Because my birthday always falls close to Thanksgiving (if not on it), I’ve usually been out of school, off work, visiting with family, etc. But even if your birthday isn’t near a holiday, don’t you usually take some kind of break for yourself just because it’s your birthday? I try to stay out of the kitchen on mine. :-)

5. The chocolate
But in the end, isn’t it really all about the chocolate? :-) I sniff that it’s coming to me soon. We’re eating (another) family meal tonight, and I’ve got a hunch that the cake my mother-in-law is making for me will be tall with chocolate!

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What do you love about your birthday?

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Dianna · 705 weeks ago

Happy Birthday to you, Lisa. I'm so grateful to the Lord for allowing our paths to cross.

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Lisa notes · 705 weeks ago

Me, too, Dianna. The Lord has been gracious to send you into my life.
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Julie · 705 weeks ago

Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Birthday Girl. Hope you have Happy feet around your house and wherever you venture out today. Big Tall Chocolate cake...oh my...be still my heart! :-) the flowers are gorgeous....A loving man is awesome. Just having family around me would make a birthday a TOPS day. Hope your day has its surprises, delights, joys, and memories to carry away. Hugs to you. I'm two years ahead of you, and I have to say 50's are not bad....not bad at all! ;-p xoxo
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Thanks, Julie. So far I've not done much of anything today except read. Ah, a wonderful day! :-) But now on to Phase 2--putting up Christmas decorations. And then tonight my hubby comes home from hunting and we'll eat with his brother's family. All good stuff!!

Glad you're walking a little ahead of me and paving the way. :-)
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barbarah 65p · 705 weeks ago

A very happy birthday to you! Staying out of the kitchen is my type of birthday, too, and I love chocolate birthday cake.
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I've only been in the kitchen to eat so far. :-) I heard Jenna in there putting up dishes so all is well. And the birthday cake is coming...
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Lynn Severance · 705 weeks ago

Happy Birthday joys, Lisa! I agree with all you say but esp. chime in with the CHOCOLATE element!
Oh, yes - 'tis the best part however it comes. :)

tinuviel · 705 weeks ago

Have a lovely birthday, Lisa! How nice to have all the family together anyway. Enjoy your flowers and chocolate cake (and especially staying out of the kitchen!).

Like you, I treat my birthday as a fresh start. It's early enough in January that that buys me a little extra time with those new year's plans. :)
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floyd · 705 weeks ago

Happy birthday Lisa! I'm about 40 days older than you... Just a reminder of the respect you're elders thing.... Just kidding!

God bless you on this special day He chose to make your day.
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nikkipolani 18p · 705 weeks ago

Well well -- hope you had a great day! I like your outlook on the year ahead.

madolive 2p · 705 weeks ago

Happy birthday. May you have many blessings on this last year before embarking on another exciting new decade. I love your # 3. Enjoy the rest of your holiday/birthday week.

Pain to Purpose · 705 weeks ago

Happy Birthday!!

Gattina · 705 weeks ago

That's a nice birth day, much better than those who are born on Christmas, I mean for the gifts, lol ! My birthday is in July so at least my friends were all on holidays too when I was little.
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Brenda · 705 weeks ago

Happy Birthday! Love the flowers, and yes, the chocolate does make life here a little bit nicer :)
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karyn · 705 weeks ago

Happy Birthday, Lisa! Flowers, messages of love, chocolate.....all good reasons to have a birthday!

I like your attitude of your birthday being a fresh start - no matter what time of year it is.
God bless you in this next year!!!
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Hazel Moon · 705 weeks ago

Happy "late" Birthday! Our family had a host of birthdays this month. We celebrated our daughter's 59th birthday yesterday. 11/28/11
I like your thought that we now have a new year to begin anew, just like January 1st !!
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Caroline · 704 weeks ago

Happy late Birthday, Lisa! Thankful to God to have met you in this blogging community. You are truly an encouragement, full of love that points to God.
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