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SalsaQueen Wed 10-Apr-19 16:57:36

For some reason I have been really low lately- but today's my birthday (60) and I realise now how very lucky I am. I've had 15 cards, loads of lovely presents, I've been to the park and the pub for lunch with one son and his children, and had lots of Facebook greetings. My other son is collecting my husband and me in an hour, to go out for tea. Then I'll get presents from both sons and grandchildren, all together.

I hope it doesn't sound as though I'm bragging - I'm not, I'm just feeling really thankful to have all these people around who care about me (only a week ago I was somehow convinced that nobody liked me - that old black dog was very bad last week)

Namsnanny Thu 11-Apr-19 13:09:24

—birthday—!! Sausage fingers!

moggie57 Thu 11-Apr-19 13:16:29

we all get low sometimes .when i do .i tend to go for a walk up the woods.make the most of each day...

rockgran Thu 11-Apr-19 13:17:57

Always nice to hear that someone is happy and appreciates their blessings. Hope you have great memories of the day. flowers

breeze Thu 11-Apr-19 13:48:34

Happy special birthday salsa ???

sharon103 Thu 11-Apr-19 14:09:38

Belated Happy Birthday wishes. glad you had a wonderful day. smile flowers

glammagran Thu 11-Apr-19 16:15:33

Happy 60th salsaqueen ?

Day6 Thu 11-Apr-19 16:33:43

I have to remind myself often that I have so many good things in my life. My health problems play on my mind and affect me, but I do try to put on a cheery face and not moan to people about my suffering. Not a lot they can do. I have spent a weekend with my SIL and all we seemed to do was discuss her ailments and her medication. I am too polite not to nod and sympathise. She sits on her bum all day and lets her husband wait on her hand and foot. (I know we can let off steam here but I really want to scream at her to buck her ideas up. She really is a lazy hypochondriac, the person suffering the most in all the world, she is so, so hard, done by, etc, etc, etc... and when I know people who would give their everything to have her 'poor' health I get quite cross!)

I think we have to play the cards we are dealt as best we can and look for all the good bits in life and recognise all those (often fleeting) moments hen we feel blessed and are happy. I am glad you have been cheered up by all the love and attention shown to you SalsaQueen and I am sure the love going your way is well deserved. Happy birthday - enjoy your 60s! We are younger than we think we are! I hope life continues to be good for you. flowers

bikergran Thu 11-Apr-19 17:33:06

Happy Birthday

cupcake brew flowers

Caro57 Thu 11-Apr-19 18:05:51

Many happy returns - and thank you for reminding us that we need to focus on the positive aspects of life

Brigidsdaughter Thu 11-Apr-19 19:17:37

Happy birthday, pleased you're feeling better x

BlueSapphire Thu 11-Apr-19 20:43:14

Happy birthday SalsaQueen. I too count my blessings daily. I am so lucky to have a lovely family who have just surprised me by suggesting a meal out on Saturday. I am embarking on my first holiday alone next week since DH died last year, and they want to give me a good send-off! Bless them!

SalsaQueen Thu 11-Apr-19 21:49:55

Thanks for all your good wishes smile. I am now going to try to stay positive and embrace my 60s! I hope my black dog has gone for a while now, and I hope you are all doing well too x