A Birthday to Remember
We aren't the only ones in this weird birthday (or any type of celebration) predicament. A lot of people are planning weddings, child birth, birthdays, retirement parties, beating a health diagnosis, and unfortunately funerals… but this year it looks a lot a different. Different in many ways.
This year is definitely one to be documented. Jonathan is turning 25 this year! Not only are we in a pandemic, we are also in Illinois, we are also in the middle of baseball season and we are living in a hotel. Being in season during corona also means that the guys are trusting each other and held accountable by the team to stay quarantined, sanitized, and healthy. So for this birthday that means no going out to eat, no public celebrations, no homemade cake, no friends and family around. In the last 8 years… when Jonathan is home… we are typically throwing a BBQ and playing backyard games or out to dinner with friends and family. We aren’t much of the celebrating type, but we have definitely taken for granted having our tribe together for birthdays and holidays. To say the least, with as low key as birthdays are in our house this one is definitely LOW LOW key.
On the flip side of all of this, we choose to turn our focus to all we have, a day we might never get again. A birthday with no expectations. A day where there are no friends and family to please, or reservations to make or plans to be completed. Its just me and my husband enjoying each other making memories that we will hold forever. We get to sit in gratitude of everything we have. A birthday when Jonathan looks at me and says, “I literally have everything I want, and I am out here chasing my dream”, that is what I will always remember.
This is the birthday where we get to sit in peace and be content with all we are and all we have. We get to enjoy each other. We get to honestly do nothing and be happy with it. We get to hang a string of balloons that says HAPPY BIRTHDAY and consider it special! This year is so different but will be something we always remember.
When this years celebration turns out different use these tips to embrace the moment and understand that right now is temporary:
-make a list of 3 things that are normal
-make a list of 3 things you are grateful for
-make a list of 3 things you look forward to the next year
Make the most of today. Your actions today, your reactions during this season and your perception of life right now are going to push you forward. Use the differences this year to appreciate what was, what is and what will be.
Happy Quarantine 2020 Birthday Jonathan, I love you.
I understand there are people who will never have balloons or cake or presents. Who don’t have a house let alone a hotel to live in. There are people who have lost their lives this year. I see it, I understand our privilege and I hurt for others. I am here to share our story today, and hope you see my heart.
