It’s my birthday but it is tinged with sadness

Happy birthday Shinamae. I have a birthday later this month but these days I do find February a bit depressing as my dm's birthday was the 14th and my dads was the 21st and although they had long lives the memories of their birthdays are tinged with sadness.

I also live near Frome (Midsomer Norton) and I was so pleased to move here 15 years ago from the SE

Happy Birthday Shinamae

Sadness affects everyone at some point in life. Unfortunately its something we can neither control or escape from as life is unpredictable. On occasions such as birthdays we do think of the past and loved ones no longer with us. You loved your brother and miss him but you will treasure your memories of him forever.
You enjoyed your birthday celebrations with loved ones. You are thankful for that and appreciate what you have now so embrace it and enjoy your day.?

Birthdays do bring memories of others who have gone. My DH died aged 51 and I have had many birthdays since and always feel regret that he missed so much. He never got to see his grandchildren.

I hope you enjoy your birthday even though you have a little pocket of sadness ?

Many happy returns. I hope you can enjoy your day. It can be very difficult. Like many on GN, I have lost some close family members at a young age - 16, 24, 49 year olds.

Shinamae. Happy birthday.???

I lost my father when he was 49
I lost my best friend when she was 49
We lost our sons godfather when he was 49

I’m glad you had such a nice time with your daughter in Frome which I know well. Have a lovely day and enjoy the rest of your life which sometimes just doesn’t seem fair.

Happy birthday. Try and enjoy life now and embrace the future and not dwell on the past. Have a lovely time.

Shinamae Happy Birthday! ?
Through a couple of pms I know that we’ve already got a couple things in common.
And similarly to you, it was my 50th birthday last month.
In three months time I will be exactly as old, or rather as young, as my wonderful mom was when she died.
I really know how you are feeling.
Lots of love to you, and enjoy your special day. You deserve it x

'Happy Birthday' Shinamae .

It's hard when anniversaries are tinged with sadness. Life can be hard and unfair at times so make the most of what you have in life to be glad about.

Many happy returns shinamae.

I can understand your feelings but try not to dwell on them.

May i wish you a happy birthday x

Life is unfair, I do have faith but it doesn’t take grief away. My grandson is now nearly the same age as my husband was when he died. It reminds me of how young my husband was.

My darling daughter died aged 49, I so understand how you feel. You didn’t cause your brother’s death .

You had a lovely time with your daughter, hold onto that x

Shinamae as I don’t have a faith, I’ve come to the conclusion that things happen randomly, there is no hidden meaning. Life has taught me that. So let’s appreciate and try to enjoy every day, for ourselves but also for those who haven’t been so lucky. Happy birthday!

Have a good day. Christmas and birthdays are always times of remembrance for those no longer with us. GoOd to remember them.

Shinamae Many happy returns. I understand what it's like to have bittersweet anniversaries. I hope you have a lovely lunch with your friends.

If you're in Frome, you're not too far away from me.... I'm the other side of Bath.