A year of reflection

 
When I was younger birthdays were all about presents, going out, having a few drinks and definitely all about m e .

Today it's not about all that or even about me, it's more about what I wake up to every morning and those faces that look up at me and make my heart melt when they smile.

I can't say it has been a great year for me mentally but I am getting by and remembering that losing a person in my life doesn't mean I can't enjoy life and smile.

Today I sit here and think about all the good in my life, I celebrate another year another few smile lines and the precious things that make my life what it is today.

Thank you for listening and visiting even when things haven't been full of sprinkles.  

You made the hurt and the fuzziness seem better with your sweet words.

Today my heart is full of sprinkles, colour and love.

See you in a few days as I enjoy some of those precious smiles and cuddles.

Many hugs ♥
✗ ♥

Comments

  1. Kali22 November 2010 at 14:11

    Beautiful Girl - I send out to you my heartfelt best wishes for a joyous birthday in the sunshine, and hope they come to you in the gentle breeze.
    Me ayapi - Kali xo

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  2. Selina22 November 2010 at 14:34

    Happy Birthday sweetheart! So glad we were all able to give you some comfort in your times of struggle. Enjoy today, you deserve it.

    xx

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  3. Aimee22 November 2010 at 14:35

    Have a lovely birthday! losing someone special is sad and hurts deeply- it's so great that you feel joy about other things in your life. Hope this next year brings wonderful happy times x

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  4. Jane22 November 2010 at 14:36

    Oh, Sweetie, happy birthday! Loving the photos, as always. Hmm, life can be like a box of chocolates, can't it? Keep writing, keep sharing - you make me smile even if you don't always feel like it. Know you're not alone in feeling down. J x

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  5. Cake Ink.22 November 2010 at 15:00

    Happy Birthday Cathie! May your day be filled with lots of warmth and happiness.
    Janelle xo

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  6. nicole22 November 2010 at 15:02

    happy birthday to yooooooou!
    i hope you get very spoilt!
    xox

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  7. Cat J B22 November 2010 at 16:29

    Happy, happy birthday! It's lovely just to sit back sometimes and admire your children and the wonder of them, isn't it?

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  8. Cath @ chunkychooky22 November 2010 at 16:36

    Happy Birthday Cathie, you have been through so much yet your strength shows in that even despite all this you can still see what have got in your life. xxx

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  9. yardage girl22 November 2010 at 17:07

    Happy birthday, Cathie. I hope the coming year is full to the brim with sprinkles and sparkles. Nic x

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  10. Cathy {tinniegirl}22 November 2010 at 18:08

    Happy Birthday Dear Cathie. I hope the year ahead is full of unexpected magic and dreams come true. xxx

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  11. Claire Chadwick @ Scissors Paper Rock22 November 2010 at 19:21

    A heart full of sprinkles, colour & love is a PERFECT HEART in my eyes :) Happy Birthday Cathie!! Enjoy today...and everyday :)
    xo
    P.S. This post was gorgeous! And as always...your blog has made me smile :)

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  12. koralee22 November 2010 at 20:10

    So happy your heart is happy today my friend.

    It is a good thing to see our blessings everyday...somedays it is hard but they are there.

    Hugs and love being sent your way...oooooooh I so want to bite that cookie.

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  13. Cat23 November 2010 at 03:43

    Happy Birthday beautiful lady. May your day be filled with all things special, beautiful and precious. Enjoy your special day. Hugs to you. xo

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  14. Steph23 November 2010 at 19:24

    Wishing you a gorgeous and soul nourishing day sweet Cathie! May your rainbow poppets shower you with sunshine and laughter. :) x

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  15. Cat from Raspberry Rainbow24 November 2010 at 02:04

    Happy Birthday, beautiful soul.
    Your sweet words make me smile and remind me there is so much good out there.
    Cat xox

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  16. Sandrine25 November 2010 at 00:38

    Happy Birthday Cathie, I probably have missed the day...I hope you are having a great time with lots of pressies and cuddles!
    Look at all those comments you are such an inspiration for us all!
    Bon Anniversaire et grosses bises!
    Sandrine XOX

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  17. Martina25 November 2010 at 09:35

    Happy Birthday Cathy! You certainly ad to much happyness here in blogland, it's good to have you around. Cheeers to beautiful you!

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  18. AlicjaC.26 November 2010 at 11:49

    Hi. I'm here first time, but I'm in love in this blog! Here is so nice, lovely and warm...
    I'll come back ;)
    Best wishes :)

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  19. Rosie28 November 2010 at 23:25

    Sending you a BIG Birthday HUG...
    and sending you a "brand new year" full of much laughter, GOOD health, your children's giggles, and your friends smiles...Blessings dear Cathie
    .......xoxoxxo....Rosie....

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  20. christina14 December 2010 at 05:59

    i send you love! lots of love.

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