Honest ... Today, I turn 50! Yes I am 50. I don't want to celebrate. It's not that I don't want to turn 50, It's just I never wanted to celebrate a number that my husband was never able to reach here on earth. I never thought that I would celebrate a year as early as 50 without him.
When April 25th, 2025 came and he wasn't here to celebrate his 50th birthday, we still celebrated him! So, why would I want to celebrate my day without him. He would have been excited to celebrate today so I will celebrate! This is the time I would've caught up to him. One unique thing about our Birthday's is that our 1/2 Birthday's are each others Birthday's. He was April 25th and me Oct 25th, of the same year!
Today, is a reminder on how blessed our little family is. An extended family that has stood by Lydia and I for almost 9 months and reminded us we are not in this alone, I have a work family that has shown me so much care, and I am so thankful for a daughter and her boyfriend, Eli who time after time have been here for me when the tears just flow and the two of them continuely tell me, " It's ok and you are doing well." "Keep going!" I am so blessed that today so many of my family will take time to celebrate with me! I am so thankful even though it feels bittersweet!
I will continue to keep looking at ways to be grateful for each oppertunity that comes into my path to whom I can celebrate too. Thinking of the ways I can somehow be there for those who have constantly been around me, who maybe need encouragement the way I once too needed it!
I am continuely reminded of one thing, We have a Heavenly Father that will never leave our side. He has and will continue to place people to be by our side. When we are walking in a storm he will bring us through each storm and make us grow during those times. I am thankful for celebration's here on Earth and in Heaven! I can't wait for the best Celebration some day! Something Kent has already Celebrated!
So Let's Celebrate!
Love, Leah and Lydia and Heavenly Hugs from Kent!
