Today is my birthday, and I have so much to celebrate!!!!
But I have had the hardest time figuring out how I’d like to spend this special day. For some reason, I don’t want to be pampered. I know, call me crazy. I’m sure it’s only temporary.
My family and co-workers can’t figure me out. They know I usually love the excuse to celebrate and enjoy a few of my favorite things like a manicure/pedicure, lunch with friends and a fun movie, maybe a little shopping and dinner out with my family.
This year I just want a simple day with Jesus. I’ll probably watch my next Beth Moore video download in her Esther series (that’s what I’ve been studying these days), and do some writing in my favorite spot. I’ll read and journal while I sip on my favorite coffee drink – sugar free vanilla iced coffee from McDonalds. I’ll end the day with dinner at home with my kids, JJ and mom (she’s doing the cooking). Sounds pretty wonderful to me!
I was telling JJ last night that I think I’m feeling the way I am because I have been surrounded by so much love, friendship, encouragement and prayers these past few weeks that I am all filled up!!! And I thank many of you for that!
So, instead of getting a few of my favorite things, I am going to give them away!!! You could be part of the celebration by sharing with me how you’d like to spend your birthday and….
YOU COULD WIN one of “My Favorite Things”
- Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
- $5 Gift card from McDonald’s
- A manicure or pedicure gift certificate (worth $25) from a salon/spa in your area.
Please click on the word “comments” below and tell us how you like to spend your birthday. Be sure to leave your first name and your email so I can get in touch with you! I’ll be announcing the winner on Monday!
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Happy Birthday to you!
I like to spend my birthday with my family. Typically we'll make home made pizzas and dessert always has to include two things – Strawberries and Chocolate! Oh, and a really girly movie to watch with my mom and sisters later on in the evening. 🙂
~Christine
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PS – Thanks for praying for me!
happy birthday and many more
i'm a spring baby march 20th what i would like this year is a day with god so i can build a relationship with him like you have.
thank you for all you do
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Happy Birthday! That sounds like a completely wonderful day. I always take my birthday off and go and get a pedicure then if possible I have lunch with my husband. Just having quiet time is nice and helps to regroup and look at what blessings you have. Enjoy being with your mom and think about questions that you may want answers to and have never thought to ask. Ask her what her favorite birthday memory. My mom passed away 14 years ago and it is amazing the questions I wished I had asked. Have a great birthday. Pam B
Happy Birthday, sweet lady! Like you, I spend my birthdays at home surrounded by family. It does feel like pampering to have a special hour to myself to journal and read the Bible. My daughter's b-day is 3 days before mine, and we always have a party for her — so I'm ready to settle down and get quiet by the time mine arrives. You've been on the go so much this year and have had some big health concerns — not to mention a new baby! so you are right where you belong. May God rain his abundant blessing down on you!
Happy Birthday!
That's easy to answer since we just celebrated my birthday last week. Being with my family! We stayed home since it was the night before returning to school after Christmas break. On Friday night we had dinner out with my in-laws and it was wonderful, especially since I got Key Lime pie!
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Happy Birthday, Renee. It's late now, so I hope it was a special day and beyond what you expected.
I think the thing I love about my birthday, is just feeling loved. It really doesn't matter how my family and friends show me, it just feels so good to be reminded of how rich with love my life is.
Hope you felt that way today.
Love,
Becky
Happy Happy Birthday! Mine is next Wednesday. January Babies are cool! 😉 I don't have to have anything big or special, the day itself makes me happy. My husband did surprise me a couple years ago (as did God)- there was snow within a few hours drive (we live in a snow free zone). He picked me up from work without telling me what we were doing or where we were going. We arrived after dark to a snow covered town, spent the night, played in the snow and came home the next day. It was wonderful!
Happy Birthday again, I hope your day was filled with smiles from God, comfort and peace.
Hi Renee!
I was praying for you and totally related to your recent biopsy concern. My heart felt your cry as I read your words and my heart leaped for joy after receiving the great news! Praise Jesus – we serve a big God! He alone is the Divine Physician!
In response to your e-mail, I am with you. I too enjoy 'giving' on my birthday. There is so much to be thankful for and I really enjoy getting both of my sons a gift on my birthday…because I love them, but also because I want to teach by example that it is more blessed to give than to receive.. That is something I've been doing now for a few years. Dinner out is always a treat too!
Have a blessed birthday!!!
Shannon Gentile
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Happy Birthday Renee!!
For my birthday-
It depends on when it falls.
If its on a weekday.. its with the kids til dad gets home… trying to relax. The we might go out or order in for dinner..
If its a weekend.. I can sleep in a little.. spend the day with hubby and kids.. celebrate later in the day with cake and dinner.
Being that its in the summmer.. my mom may come visit from MA and babysit:)
Chrissy
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Happy Birthday Darling!!
I pray that your next year is even better than the last!
Hugs,
Pat
Happy Birthday and many more blessings.
I like to spend my birthday in the country at my parent's weekend house, fishing, exploring the woods, eating good food and being with family.
Angela
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Happy Birthday Renee – and you have got the right idea, "it's far better to give than to receive", even on your own birthday!
I have to tell ya' – I got a gift certificate for a mani & pedi from my office crew (as I'm office manager) for Christmas & I'm gonna' give up the pedi to MY mom and my teenaged son has had a manicure once with the hot wax treatment, so I'll pass that along to him (he's tends to bite/peel his cuticles and nails – this might help curve that habit).
You are blessed to have your mom (the birthday dinner cook) as well as I am blessed to have my momma, the Cook (Isabelle Cook…no pun intended)! xoxoxo Cindy Adams
I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday! I love your blog. I've gotten so into reading all the little updates on Aster 🙂 She's beautiful!
Happy Birthday!!
I enjoy spending time with my family. I usually awake to my kids coming to wish me a Happy Birthday. My son who is 13 always tries to fix my breakfast for me. Sometimes they take me out to eat but since we are on the Dave Ramsey plan we are eating in more. Then later we get together with my family because my youngest sister's birthday is the day after mine,my niece's birthday is 2 days before mine and my son's birthday is 10 days after mine. So we usually get together one Sunday for lunch and celebrate all of our birthdays. I just love being with my family. Then we usually go to some friend's and have a cook-out. We say it is for my birthday but we like to get together with our friends, so any excuse will work.
Again Happy Birthday 🙂
Angela T Ramsey
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Happy, Happy Birthday!
I love being lazy on my birthday! No dishes, laundry, or cooking! This is the perfect gift!
Melissa
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First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO YOU!! I have been so encouraged by your blog–somehow you pull me out of whatever I'm in and bring me back to Him–thank you for letting Him use you!
For my birthday…a day outside with my forever love, my husband of 16 yrs, and my 2 kids…even our dog can some..just somewhere sunny and a big grassy spot by the water to run and maybe throw the ball…sing, and thank Him for another year graciously given
Wow, how generous of you. My birthday is actually on Monday Jan 18. My husband will be sleeping for he is back on midnights shifts at the mall (he does maintenance) so it will be like any other day. I haven't really done anything special for my birthday since becoming a mother. It seems being dead winter for my birthday generally one or both of my girls is sick or in the hospital. I think for 3 years straight either I or one of my girls were in the hospital on my birthday. I am so blessed this year that no one is sick at all!!! What a great birthday present.
I really hope you have a WONDERFUL day. I really enjoy your blog by the way! Check mine out if you are ever bored. I try to minister to mothers and myself at the same time.
Kristan Simmons
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Happy Birthday!
I just celebrated my birthday on Saturday. It was a wonderful day! We started the day out at my 5 year old son's first basketball game, lots of fun and laughter!I had a relaxing day hanging out at home with my family. My husband & I finished the day with a quiet meal at my favorite sushi place. It was a wonderful relaxing day!
Mary
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Happy Birthday Renee!
My birthday and the birthday of my daughter are both in October. Mine is the 2nd, hers on the 27th. From the time she was born, I decided we would have a month long celebration, doing something special each weekend. I decide the firs weekend and she decides the last one, we decide together for the others.
For my birthday, I like to rent a few girly movies and we get a pizza, popcorn,chocolate, and soda and curl up together on the sofa and simply enjoy the evening. No need for a gift,she is the best gift I have ever received because I was told I would never get pregnant. God knew better!
Caron
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I hope you are having a fabulous birthday!
I'd like to spend my birthday on vacation with my family in Texas. Actually, it would be a couple weeks after my birthday so we could visit the State Fair of Texas. As a child, my family would travel back to Texas most years to visit the State Fair and other things. I'd love to do that with our daughter.