Bottle It Up

Every day is a gift because we are promised nothing.

BBE’s (Best Brother Eva) 50th Birthday was Sunday, September 3rd. 50 years is a milestone for anyone and especially a quadriplegic with his level of injury. I’m a numbers/analytical person and I research. Let’s just say he’s in a great percentile and it’s a blessing.

I hemmed and hawed because I just didn’t feel like I had it in me to plan ANYTHING. I wanted him to know (not that I don’t try always) he’s special and loved. Last minute, I reached out and people showed up. It turned out better than I anticipated or could have hoped. It’s not a thing of if so and so was here would have been better. It was perfect just the way it was.

The laughter, love and happiness emanating throughout the house was music to my ears from people we had not seen in years. There was gifts, food and drink but the most important thing was THEM! Every day is a special occasion and I told them they have an open invitation. My heart, spirit, soul and body was soooo full. I wanted to bottle up the day, spray on me or in the air when I feel tense, tinges of anxiety and overwhelming feelings as a reminder it’s going to be OK. Moments like these are priceless.

One of his friends kept saying “I’m so happy, this is beautiful. I feel like it’s my Birthday!”

BBE deserves it! We just keep plugging along, moving along and going along 29 years later.

Facebook post he sent me the next day is MY WHY…

Obviously, I couldn’t have envisioned the change in my life 29 years ago, but you have made it easier. Even though our journey has been interesting, you still make me laugh. I don’t know where I would be without you. Thank you for being you. I love you.

Even though I have the Best Brother Eva, I hope you have someone in your life that loves and appreciates YOU!

Disclosure: Not an artist but you get the picture! LOL!!