And as I think about how we'll celebrate, I'm reminded that everybody deserves a day.
A day where they are reminded that the world is a better place because he or she is here.
Unless of course the world is NOT a better place -- then we should just avoid the party altogether.
But really, mostly everybody should get to have a day that's all about them!
And it's just my observation, but after about age 10, birthday parties are kinda lame.
I have adult friends who haven't had a "Oh my word we're so glad you were born" party since they were very young (if ever).
I wonder why it's so hard to just speak words of blessing and rejoicing over someone -- whether it's her birthday or not?
Why do we hold back when it's so clear that, "I'm grateful for you", or "I chose you", could change the trajectory of that person's day?
Are we're afraid that if we hand out the "goods" (you know affirmation, love, respect, honor, delight) there won't be enough left over for us?
Or is it just too big of a risk to set ourselves aside -- our time, our wants, our plans, our desire to be chosen -- and just chose?
I don't always know what it is that keeps me from just taking the plunge and just pointing out the obvious to the people I love...
You matter.
God did a really great thing when He made you.
You are a treasure to me and lot of others.
I'm so honored to be your friend, neighbor, co-worker,
Which brings me back to tomorrow...
Because tomorrow is definately a day to make some noise, jump up and down, and shout Hooray!!
48 years ago, on 9.28.62, Kelly Scott Fair came onto the scene.
And the world, and my life, has most certainly been improved.
I'm going to look for my noisemakers (think wooden spoon
and the lid to the skillet),
who are you going to celebrate tomorrow?
1 comment:
Our friend Kelly absolutely makes this world a better place! I hope he can hear us, as we'll be making all kind of noise on his behalf! Love you Kelly Fair. -ST
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