IC My New Life

I have come to expect a dreary, cloudy day on my birthday each year….(see last year’s birthday post http://www.bb65ichope.blogspot.com/2013/12/another-year-wiser.html).If I expect it, then I am not as disappointed when it happens. But cloudy winter days still depress me to some degree, no matter what I do.  Combine that with a woman going through menopause, living with chronic pain, who has interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction and fibromyalgia, etc., etc…it could be a recipe for an extreme case of the blahs.

But I know the Lord is not finished with me yet. He has plans for me even when my body fails me. Well for one thing you are reading my blog right now. I feel lead to continue to write and hopefully inspire others.

This birthday was no different, it was a drab December day. But my husband made it very special for me. He told me he was going to take the day off from work and take me to a close by larger city to shop!! My birthday was on a Friday and I was so excited all week long!!

I desperately needed clothes because I have gained so much weight the year. I told my best-friend that every couple of months when I go to the doctor I have gained five pounds…she told me to quit going to the doctor…ha, ha good advice!

The morning of my birthday I was so happy that I was taking pictures of myself…yes, birthday selfies!

Then we made the hour long trip to the city and ate lunch at Panera Bread. The food was yummy and we bought cinnamon rolls for the next day. Mine didn’t make it to the next day. I ate that whole thing that night. It was delicious!!

Then he took me to the store where I wanted to shop. I made sure it was not in a mall. This would save a lot of my energy because I wouldn’t have to walk as far. I also wanted to select a store that we also have in our hometown, in case I have any problems and need to take something back. Since traveling is not always easy for me I tried to keep it simple. Shopping is not easy either, but since I had the whole day off, it worked out great!

We pulled up in front of the store and he said I will check on you in about thirty minutes. I said you are going to check on me?? What I really wanted to know was when he was going to give me my birthday loot!! ☃ Then he handed me a generous amount of money. I went straight to work. Starting at the front of the store on one side and making my way back to the clearance racks near the back.

I needed larger, loose fitting clothes. On days when my fibromyalgia is flaring, I would love to stay home in my jammies, so I try to find clothes that are soft and comfortable.

I had a blast trying on all those clothes. Then I was able to buy several new shirts to layer with a couple of open drape cardigans and one pair of pants. I thoroughly enjoyed my birthday thanks to my husband. I had a good day and even have enough money left over to buy some shoes after Christmas when everything is on clearance and I have another good day.

Me and my crazy self-ie!

This year I had a good birthday that will be a unique memory for me, on a day that could have been very gloomy for me for many different reasons. I am thankful that I have a husband that always looks out for me and knows how important birthdays are to me. So I think I  keep him and I will hold at forty-nine!!

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