As humans, we are prone to being forgetful whether we like it or not. There is no one in this world that can say, he remembers everything he encountered in his life. And so as birthdays... So we should be thankful to Facebook and other social networks for keeping us updated and informed.
So, what did I do during my birthday? I lighted some candles in the church and gave thanks for another pleasant year the Lord had given me. And for the wonderful family that I have. I prayed for good health, protection and guidance for another year in my life... that I may always be at the right path, the path in my life that had been prepared for me... His reason, why I was born in this world.
Then, we bought a gift for my niece, and attended her birthday celebration at Zoofari, a local children playhouse. Well, that's the good thing about having someone in the family being born on a date the same as yours. It seemed that I had a free children's party on my birthday (speaking of not having one when I was a child... LOL.) Well, maybe it wasn't common back in our days, as there were lesser fastfood chains back then and almost none of them where offering packages for birthdays... The agony of being born in the 70's... hahaha.
Whether just being reminded by Facebook or just having a good memory for friends birthday (hehehe), the mere fact that someone took time to write warm greetings on your day, was enough to melt my heart and put a smile on my face. To the warm hugs and kisses from my wife and kids... and to the personal greetings received from some relatives and friends... I thank the Lord for making this day worth celebrating... my deepest appreciation to all. Yahweh bless.
So, what did I do during my birthday? I lighted some candles in the church and gave thanks for another pleasant year the Lord had given me. And for the wonderful family that I have. I prayed for good health, protection and guidance for another year in my life... that I may always be at the right path, the path in my life that had been prepared for me... His reason, why I was born in this world.
Then, we bought a gift for my niece, and attended her birthday celebration at Zoofari, a local children playhouse. Well, that's the good thing about having someone in the family being born on a date the same as yours. It seemed that I had a free children's party on my birthday (speaking of not having one when I was a child... LOL.) Well, maybe it wasn't common back in our days, as there were lesser fastfood chains back then and almost none of them where offering packages for birthdays... The agony of being born in the 70's... hahaha.
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| With my birthdaymate, Jhia Kyle... |
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| My birthday "trip"... letting the kid in me takeover... LOL!!! |
Whether just being reminded by Facebook or just having a good memory for friends birthday (hehehe), the mere fact that someone took time to write warm greetings on your day, was enough to melt my heart and put a smile on my face. To the warm hugs and kisses from my wife and kids... and to the personal greetings received from some relatives and friends... I thank the Lord for making this day worth celebrating... my deepest appreciation to all. Yahweh bless.
Belated happy Birthday Ralph. I also have a niece who has the same birthday as I am so I get the same privilege of free children's party too.
ReplyDeleteWithout this Facebook birthday alert... my thoughtful member of my family is good enough to remember my birthday, their mother's birthday and the rest of the family.
ReplyDeleteBelated happy birthday to you! ^_^
ReplyDeletei celebrate my birthday 2 days before my little man so it's almost the same as having a party for myself whenever we held parties for his birthday. this year, though, am thinking of whisking us away in a hotel room somewhere cold + just relax + have a wonderful time. i bet my little man will enjoy watching disney channel on cable non-stop! i also plan to visit this lovely church. i hope i will have enough fund for this birthday plans + that the weather will cooperate. it always rains during our birthday month, see!
however we celebrate our birthdays, the important thing is we maintain a grateful attitude for all the blessings + for yet another year given to us! ^_^
I also rely on Facebook birthday reminders to remember friends' and relatives' birthdays. A big thank you to Facebook haha. But it warms the heart even more if a friend or relative remembers your birthday without using any social networking site.
ReplyDeleteSocial media really plays a big role in our lives these days and we should be thanking them.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Facebook indeed for all those helpful birthday alerts! Good thing it reminded me of yours. :) Belated Happy Birthday again.
ReplyDeleteAs we grow old the less we think about our birthday yet on the flip side, the more reasons we have to celebrate it and be thankful.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday! You are not alone for being forgetful! Hahaha! You're right, social networks like Facebook are prompt in giving us reminders and it's a good thing we are active in using them!
ReplyDeletebelated happy bday! :) i heard zoofari's good but have not been there yet
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday Ralph. I tend to forget a lot of dates and numbers in my life that's why I appreciate all of the birthday alerts in FB. Pareho pala tayo, my nephew and I shared the same birthday. Now I don't have to trouble myself with preparing handa because my brother and his wife will do the preparation for me. I just buy ice cream or cake as my share hahaha!
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