My 27th Birthday 🎂 🎁

The last half of 2022 felt like a downward spiral. I moved out of my home state, Indiana, for the first time. I was devastated having to leave my family and support system once again to encourage my husband in his career pursuits. Mentally, I just felt as if I had no control over where my life was going. I was literally just going wherever the wind took me. That strong wind blew me all the way to Bentonville, Arkansas. I felt like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, waking up in a strange place I'd never been before. I've lost friends since moving here. That was heart breaking as well. It's mind blowing how strong connections can be severed within a blink of an eye. I had my part to play in that as well, but you live and you learn. There were days I didn't want to wake up. There were days I just wanted to run away. There were days where I wish I could vanish into thin air. I just didn't want to be here.

I would be speaking to my friends and family to give me some form of support even though I lived nine hours south from home. I appreciated the time and energy that was given to me during this dark time. Then, my birthday came. November 19th. My mother, brothers and sister-in-law came to visit me. They took that road trip to ensure that I wouldn't be alone for my birthday. They made my favorite holiday foods for me and danced with me all night. We spent the day at the mall. Williams and Sonoma has a delicious peppermint bark! My mom bought it for me, along with a gold-rimmed glass with my first initial on it. Afterwards we chilled at my house. I was happy to see my daughter playing with her uncles. My sister in law did my make-up. My mom kept the harmony. It was a pick me up.

My husband. Even throughout all the strain, he still showed me a good time. I put on a sexy black dress and he treated me to my favorite. Tacos! 🌮 We went to see the Christmas lights downtown at the square, and took pretty pictures. I appreciated that he still made the time to make me feel special on my birthday. 🥳 After the square, we went back to the house and had a party with his co-workers. I must say this was the highlight! I haven't had people come to celebrate me since my 16th birthday. There was music, alcohol, good food, and all around good vibes. It was a great day!

My 27th birthday was a confirmation to me that everything was going to get better. The year may have been awful, but it's never too late to make better decisions so that certain events never happen again. Moving away may have been painful, but the drama I left behind is worth the new found peace I have gained since. I love my birthday. I thank God for another year on this Earth. It's a blessing.