38

I cannot believe that February 25, 1970 is now 38 years past! Even though I am having a hard time with the idea that I am much closer to 40 than 30, I have to say, I had a great birthday last week. It started with Michala and her family coming into town. One of the reasons we chose that weekend was because it was my birthday on Monday. They surprised me with a great gift bag including a "Beading to Beat Autism" T-shirt, Coffee Travel Mug, A pocket sized Bible and a stone cross bracelet made by Michala. Thanks Riggle family! On Monday evening Jen, Caleb and Lauren gave me a gift bag with two new shirts and pants inside. They were sharp! Thanks guys! We concluded the birthday with dinner out, my choice... RED ROBYN! I just love the Banzai Burger and endless fries, not to mention the free ice cream for my big day!

Thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday, sent a card or gifts, e-mailed or called. I appreciate each one of you.

The birthday week slowed down until Thursday evening. Chris Irwin flew in from Guayaquil Ecuador South America to celebrate with me. Well, actually, he was flown in by First Christian Church, Springfield, Ohio to preach this weekend. He also had several appointments including a trip to Chicago and Indianapolis. But, he did fit the Richard family in and as a result got a free dinner at Skyline!

You see, my parents and the Eversole's (my sisters family) joined us at Landen Skyline to celebrate my 38! We had a great dinner and then went back to our house for dessert and gifts. Thanks for the clothes and money and especially the CHERRY CHEESE CAKE and ICE CREAM!

It was a great day, I mean WEEK! Gotta love birthday's! Wait and see if I still feel that way in 2 years...UGH!

B OUT!