Thirty Six Acts of Kindness

Thirty-six acts of kindness by loved ones on my birthday:

• Sister helped me do my hair, you know that place in the back that is always a challenge.
• Mom gave me the sweetest card.
• Dad the warmest hug.
• Coworkers decorated my desk with colorful balloons, streamers, and birthday signs.  
• A staff card with well wishes from everyone in my department.
• Funny jokes.
• A birthday cake!

• Many versions of the birthday song (solo, group, and tap dancing).
• Serenade from my best friend’s one year-old.
• Prayers offered for me.
• Sweet phone calls, texts and social media messages poured in throughout the day.
• Mom made my favorite meal.
• Ate dinner as a family.
• Mass offered for me.
• Funny snoopy comic on my daily calendar.
• Hugs, lots of them.
• Bouquet of colorful carnations delivered by my goddaughter.

• Nephew played a new song on the piano for me.
• Nephew gives me the best hug of the day, you know those really tight kind.
• Quality time.
• Pet bird singing.
• Birthday cards- yep the paper kind!

• Best friend took me out for ice cream (I think she read my mind).
• Bouquet of red roses from my godson and his wife

• Big congratulations from my brother-in-law.
• Mom & dad walked Dollar.
• A new Precious Moments nativity to add to my collection.
• Unexpected surprises.
• Doggie kisses.
• Doggie cuddles.
• Beautiful drawing from my youngest goddaughter.

• Material gifts.
• Birthday shoes!
• Gift cards- yeahy, shopping!
• Dad finished putting the Christmas lights outside as a surprise.
• Brother finally realized it was my birthday and gave me a big hug!  

We all give of what we have and boy, do I have a generous bunch (smile)!