Today was not as planned. I was supposed to be in Texas watching my birthday present coach her oldest daughter at a basketball game. We were going to spend our birthdays together.
But flu 2020 hit on Wednesday and knocked out my birthday plan.
All things considered, it was still an okay kind of day.
Tonight, I am grateful for a small stack of birthday cards.
I am grateful for a new journal from my sister.
I am grateful for a nap and lots of tissues and medicine and no cooking.
I am grateful for the energy to make myself a birthday treat, grandmommy’s mahogany chiffon cake.
I am grateful for a beautiful Ama ring with the Texas kids’ birthstones and names engraved.
And I am grateful for the unexpected birthday surprise of two more additions to our home: Banana and Split.
rhondaisgrateful 
I was laid up all day too with the cold grunge. I’ve had it about 10 days now. And I’m a bad best friend who forgot it was your birthday. Your kitties are adorable. They will make great companions and friends once theystop crawling up you curtains. Love you Rhonda.
Clark & I continue to pray for you and Sam nearly every day.
I’m certainly thankful for both of you and how you have blessed my children & grandchildren.
Also please report to Sam that 6 out of 7 pine trees are still looking good!
Happy Belated Birthday! The ring is beautiful! I hope you feel better soon!