I’m one of those people who likes to hide his birthday on FB, not that I’m afraid of revealing my age, I just don’t really think that’s something important.  After all, I don’t remember having read anything about a birthday celebration in the bible.

Having said that, I was a bit anxious last night to see who would be the first to send me birthday greetings, but the anxiety became a bit overwhelming and I decided to signal my phone to sleep before midnight.  Yes, I know, I can be quite infantile sometimes.

Actually, my parents were the first to offer greetings by leaving a couple of red pockets on my desk.  And my sister surprised me by dropping off a small cake and a few cans of beer this afternoon.  Many friends also remembered my birthday and took the time to forward me their greetings, sometimes the mere remembrance counts more than gifts.  I’m thankful for my family and friends spending a little bit of their thought and time on me.

Oh Lord, thank you for bearing with me for these 34 years.  If I am ever so blessed as to be granted a birthday wish from You, may I ask that You also include in Your Book of Life the names of my family (my parents, my uncle and aunt and cousins, my brother’s family, my sister-in-law’s family, my brother-in-laws’ family,…).  I can’t imagine heaven without my family.