78 Years!

Yesterday my friend celebrated her 78th Birthday! She is a woman of distinction, a woman of style, grace and strength. I admire her in so many ways. I love her seasoned take on life. She boils it down to the important stuff like a magician. She can tell me “how it is” or “how it is going to be” in 12.5 seconds! I respect her position and advice, she has raised three boys, loved and lost her dear husband, managed a home, job and business. I trust her.

I am not sure she knows how much I learn from her as she is often simply sharing her life experiences, but to me…. My goodness…. The lessons learned… real life lessons….

• My kids will only be little for a short time
• Value all that my husband and I share, not everyone has our love
• It is only a job, get over yourself!
• Be polished, care for yourself, people notice
• Be gracious, be brave, say what you mean, apologize when necessary
• Be nosey, ask questions, follow up

I could go on and on because with almost every single visit we have, I learn something about myself or our world.

I hope at 78 years young I am just like our birthday girl!

• Speaking about my husband with deep fondness.
• Reading, visiting, doing puzzles and passing them on
• Seeing the goodness in life and in others
• Helping those who have less than me
• Golfing in Florida
• Wearing trendy jeans
• And projecting a sparkling spirit of confidence that touches those around me.

I hope at 78, I am just like her – a woman of style, grace and strength. Not afraid to tell some almost 40 mom, wife and sister what is truly important in life ( in less than 12.5 seconds…..) Happy Birthday Friend!