The second part is happening to me right now. I have my birthday coming up and I have no idea how to celebrate it. Every year, my family and I have always done big things. Last year, I went on a cruise with my parents and cousin and it was one of the greatest birthdays I’ve ever had. I think that might be why this year I’m having such a hard time thinking of what to do.
For a week I’ve been thinking about what I want to do. I know that I want to have a nice pancake breakfast and open my presents. But there’s where the first problem starts. See, this year my parents present to me is driving lessons. I am really, really thankful for that and to the rest of my family who are pitching in to help pay for it, but I always have such a joy when I have presents and cards to open. This year I don’t think I have any because there’s been hardly any mail coming in due to the holidays.
I don’t want to act all sorry for myself because my parents do so much for me. I shouldn’t complain about there not being presents to open when they’re giving me something that will help me through the rest of my life. I seriously couldn’t have asked for better parents, they are always there for me and are my biggest role models.
I think it’s just that I feel like I have no friends to celebrate with. Anthony and Jem are both in America and my other family members are all over the UK. It’s like in order to make the day special I need to have people around me to make that happen. But, maybe I’m wrong. I don’t need gifts and cards every year. What do you do with cards anyway? You usually store them away in a box or throw them away, right? So I don’t see why I’m acting like this.
I’m really trying to think of all the good things that are going to happen in this next year. A birthday is just another day of the year that you happen to be born on. You don’t have to do something ever year. I mean, people have to work and get paid, so I shouldn’t be moping around about not having anyone to celebrate with. Instead, I should be seeing what I do have and what I have is a loving family who encourage me to do my best and be the best I can be.
Being thankful for what I have is better than getting all upset for what I don’t have. What about the people that are with me now? I need to realize that I am loved and the ones that are with me are all I need. I believe that this year is going to be another progressive and successful year so I need to thrive towards that. Each year, you grow closer to fulfilling what the Lord has called you to do. I need to strive towards fulfilling the Lord’s purpose instead of thinking about one silly birthday. This birthday is going to be a great birthday even if I don’t do a lot. :)