101 wishes.

This is a celebration year. This is the marking of the 2nd half of my life. Yes I can do math but I'm planning to live to be a hundred and thirty two. And now of course I won't because I said it out loud!
At this age, I feel like I've had enough experience with failures and successes to know what I'm getting into. I can now mostly weigh the consequences and calculate the recovery time. I have recently determined the possible upside of actual success, and quite frankly the exhilaration of the pursuit, outweighs the failures.

I don't need the "for your own good" speech. I don't need the dream police. I don't need the drama.
As I'm getting older - this is finally coming into focus. I don't have all the time in the world and...

Life is the adventure of a lifetime.

 
A new journey has begun and you are here with me. You are filling my life with joy and I am continually enveloped by those loving bonds. I am saved by continual grace and I hope you know it too.

I am so thankful for this day.

you know about my deep love for making lists, so in honor of my birthday I have written down 101 wishes, in no particular order, of course.

I wish for...........endless sunny days......crescent moons and shooting stars.....blue skies during the day, starry skies at night......compassion.....to be the best daughter, mother, wife and sister I can......rainbows......laughter {my own and others}.....that my feet never get cold....white roses.....the sounds and smells of the ocean....that I always hear the music......strength......a long walk on a crisp fall day......a nap in the sunshine......to always be with someone that is kind to me......to tread lightly upon this earth......picnics on the beach......many more things to learn......to continue to be blessed with good health......to always choose a meal I like when I eat in a restaurant......fireflies......that no matter what age I am, I still feel like a child at times......a long lazy morning with nothing to do......fresh tomatoes......peaceful dreams......the smell of lavender......a good night's sleep......a front row seat at a Broadway play......crusty French bread......to never be without the joy my puppies bring me everyday......that I always remember to turn off the oven......singing birds and dancing rabbits......health and happiness for my loved ones......ice cream on a summer day......fireworks......guardian angels......happy memories......trips to places I've always wanted to visit......that I know where the fuse box is when the lights go out......to always know that money does not buy happiness......self knowledge......that I can find joy in simple things like mist over a meadow, sunlight in the leaves, the path of the moon over the water......that there is nothing stronger than being gentle......courage......to not be afraid......a good doctor and a gentle dentist......happy surprises when I need them......being able to laugh at myself......mistakes so that I can learn from them......to do things I think I can not do......to have no regrets......to live my life as if every day were a gift to cherish......to never loose my sense of whimsy......that I always know what to do with myself on a rainy Sunday afternoon......to remember that no matter how long the winter, spring will follow......glorious sunrises and breath taking sun sets......snow angels in the winter......confidence......joy......family is the most important thing, always......that I am never the last one to laugh......to use all the colors and fill the page when I draw......choices......big fluffy clouds that billow like dreams and change into shapes of angels and animals......curiosity......be blessed with old age with beautiful memories and a mind that is still alert......lemon pie......old movies to watch......an end prejudice......always have a song in my heart......remember that no one is perfect and that is okay......heroes......that my parents always know that my childhood was perfect because of them......I never stop believing in magic......never to be tormented by thoughts of past events......random acts of kindness......to always feel safe, warm and loved......to sing at the top of my lungs in the shower......that I always see the good in others......to ask what I need and not assume people will know......to always get the seat by the window......a passport photo people won't laugh at......to always see the wonder......to swim with the dolphins......laugh lines, not wrinkles......to know that I am not alone......to smile, sometimes for no reason......fat snowflakes in the winter, tulips in the spring, blue cornflowers in the summer, brilliant leaves in the fall......snow on Christmas day......may my deeds always reflect beauty......to keep my heart open and filled with light......hope......imagination......to hear the soft voice of wisdom......may I always believe......to be gentle with myself and others......to forgive those who hurt me......trust the goodness of life......contribute what I can to make this a better world......appreciate the wonder and miracle of all creation......that I always have one more wish......happy birthday to me and everyone that is on this amazing journey with me, I cherish every moment with you.

just sayin'.