Looking forward

My last post kind of ended in a dark place. Not sure why the 7-year anniversary of the loss of my son would be harder than the other anniversaries. I would like to let you all know that I am OK. God helped me process through the large array of emotions that I was struggling through, and although the ache for my son is still there (it will always be there), it is not crushing me down like it did a few weeks ago. I am looking forward....

Next Wednesday, I'll be saying goodbye to my 45th year of life, and embark upon my 46th. Even at my age, I still enjoy my birthdays. Many people my age take on the motto of "another year closer to death," or "just another day." Heck, not me! I enjoy the celebrations and the little hugs I will get from my school and church kids. Our class at school gets to visit a pumpkin patch on my birthday (they always seem to plan these things on my birthday, lol), so that will be fun. We'll do some fun things at BGC in my classroom, and then I get to spend the evening with my AWANA kiddos. It's great to spend a birthday with people you love. I always enjoy eating with my family at Sirloin Stockade, but I won't able to do it Wednesday, so I'll have to go Tuesday evening. I share a birthday with many great people. One of the most well-known October 26th-ers is Hillary Clinton. If she wants my vote, I expect a personal call from her on our birthdays! Lol. I share a birthday with some of my good friends. Peggy, Ginger, Sarah, and my buddy Micah on the other side of the world. I wish you all the best! I am just curious, do any of my readers still make a big deal out of their birthdays? 

Although we are still a month out, I am busy planning my big open house on November 23. Do you know about this? I open my home on this day and lay out everything that I make in my baking business. If you'd like more info and would like to RSVP, you can find my "Rob's Homebaked Goods" Facebook site. We had about 40+ people visit last year. My home will be decked out for Christmas. There will be a new feature added to my Christmas village this year, and I am wildly excited about it. (Thanks, mom!) You can come and bring your families, and partake in all of the goodies that I make throughout the year, plus maybe a few extra goodies! I so enjoy this time of fellowship. This is a huge undertaking, however. I have about 20 things on my menu. To ensure that your favorites will make an appearance at the open house, send me a message so that I can make your favorite snack a priority. This open house is totally free! I will have a donation box in case you want to donate to the Project: Mexico fund, but do not feel obligated. Your being there will be a blessing to me.  I will not be selling anything at this event, but I can take orders.

The clock on the wall tells me that it is time to begin getting ready for work. I am working ballgames this weekend, so I am grateful for the extra income coming in. I want to thank you for reading and most importantly, for praying for me. I surely needed, and still need, them. God bless you!