Today I turned 50

Today was my 50th birthday.  It's always nice when my birthday falls at the end of the week.  I awoke to a text from Thomas this morning who had texted right after Midnight.  That was so sweet!  The school Uke group serenaded me at lunch, and we had dinner with my coworkers this evening.  I received so many messages and texts throughout the day.  It was a very nice day.

This morning brought the biggest surprise, and honestly, it brought me to tears.  I was at school and was in the music room talking to my co-worker.  When I got back to my office, there was a small box on my desk.  I found a birthday note signed by Thomas.  He and his girlfriend had picked out a lovely bracelet, and the charms were a heart, a puzzle piece, a baseball, and a verse.  It was the first "I'll do it on my own" gift from him, and the fact that it was so incredibly thoughtful made it even more special.

I hadn't been excited about turning 50, but it's been a great day.  And ultimately, I'm grateful that I do get to turn 50.  It sure beats the alternative!