Today, being my 47th birthday, I had a chance to reflect a bit. Celebrating a birthday is a bit different these days because of the presence of Facebook. So, there are the face to face birthday wishes, and then there are the ones that come virtually. It is like having one big birthday bash but without all the fluff. I’ll take this because I did receive a lovely note from a past student who put so many things into perspective for me.
Often, we wonder why it is that we went through a difficult season. Then, something comes our way that shows exactly why. Tatum coming into my life is the first reason I know I worked at Tesseract. But then, there’s the students. Occasionally I will receive a thank you note telling me I made a difference in their lives. One in particular occurred today, and I had no idea that I helped her so much. Yes, with the writing and grammar, but she particularly said I taught her empathy and compassion. What? How about they taught ME this. Anyway, I find it very satisfying to be in this profession for these reasons…making a difference.
Tatum and Mom took me to lunch, and we had CUPCAKES! 
She did share a bite with me, the little cupcake lover!
Then when we got home, cards came even from the doggie!
Tatum gave me the sweetest card
, and you can even make out what it says. A nice toucan shirt was given to her to present the card to me.
What fun, and what a blessing to celebrate part of my birthday with the most important ladies in my life!
