Just Another Day

When I was about 12, going to birthday parties excite me. Not because of the meal or cool entertainment; well then why? It was because I love the themes, dresscodes, excitement, and the one day set for the birthday peeps. It didn't take me long to start drawing up plans in my mind. They have Hollywood, Las Vegas, Paris, Star, and so many other interesting themes. They have cool balloon, flowers, and all decorations you could ever imagine. Oh! I could still recall what I wanted that time, a fake lavender field surrounding the room which is covered by sky patterned silk, hanging from the top are the folded cranes, and soft ballad songs filling up the room. I never told this to anyone, but now, it's just my childhood dream.

I once thought that birthdays are set for me, myself, and I; that was then. Year by year passed by, birthdays seem to be special in some other ways. It was once a sad scripted memory of my past, a friendship day, or just a tradition.

This year, it's just another day of my life; yes! That's what it is for me not because of the absence of my family and friends, but it's because the meaning of birthday itself is changed in my mind. Now, I have realized that birthday is first and foremost set for me to remind me how faithful God is to me, how He never leaves me through all these years, and how much priceless gifts He has given me, including life itself. My birthday is not my day, it's His for without Him at the first place, I won't be here now.

Thank You so very much for another lovely day You've set for me. Thank You Dad for the endless gifts You send to me. An overflowing gratitude through my life is the only thing I can offer You. I love You Daddy :)