Another year older……..
Well, yesterday was my birthday. Was it one for the books? No. Was it a day with lots of celebration? No. Was it spent in the company of love ones? No. To be honest, this has been the story of my birthday my entire adult life. How sad is that? I can say that once in my adult life, I celebrated my birthday, but those who gave me a party and with gifts, were my co-workers at that time.
I do however get text messages, social media post and a call or two on my birthday. But I am still waiting for those who say “I love you” to show me that they love me. One thing I can say about aging, you realize just how important actions are, verses hearing the words. Everyone wants to be loved, and I do believe we want to be shown it more then hearing it. To be honest, the words truly do not have any meaning if you never show that person how much you do really care.
I often remember the day my ex called me at work, to let me know that he
left me a gift at home. I did not expect
that, for he had never given me anything.
But wait, he did give a Christmas gift at the beginning of our
relationship, but it was many years later with the birthday gift. But the gift,
was on my coffee table when I got home.
It was 3 red roses in a vase, and the smile I had on my face, quickly
disappeared when I saw that those 3 red roses, were laying on the edge of the
vase. They were already wilting!! He did not buy fresh flowers for me, what was
that telling me about his feelings towards me.
It’s not just about birthdays, but it is about each and every day of our
lives. Especially when it comes to family. We should never let to many days go by,
without reaching out to family to see how they are, if they need something or
just to let them, and for you, to hear their voice. Because, one day they will no longer be with you. Love is an action word, so let us start
showing it, especially if you truly mean it. #61&Blessed
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