Counting my blessings.....

It’s that day of the year and am back here. I am contemplating on changing the name of my blog to ‘The Birthday Blog’, considering this being the only time I actually return :D

“It’s a nice feeling when someone thinks about you, but it feels much better when you know that someone can never forget your birthday”

Dec 5, 2009 has been a birthday with a lot of difference and excitement. Am still away from home, family and friends. Yet, being in Irving made a lot of difference. My friends here organized a midnite cake cutting and out came the awesome gift – a super smart long-coat, right for my winter travels J.

It definitely is the longest birthday I have celebrated till date. My birthday started at 1230 pm Central time on 4^th December, when friends from India called to wish me at midnite, Indian time. Its 1000 am here on the 5^th, and I have the whole day ahead making it a 36 hour birthday. Wow, I am doubly blessed J

The day has been filled with phone calls, text messages and most importantly Facebook posts with a lot of good wishes piling on ‘my wall’. A deep sense of happiness and content has been working on my facial muscles and that perpetual smile prevails thru the day.

MM, Patti, Funny, Rumzz – If you are reading this, here is a big thank you for making my day.

Gundu – For being my Birthday Bud and making that first call to wish me

And to all of you who remembered me today – its these small things that make life worth living. As I end this, I being to count my blessings again……..

(lyrics of ‘Count your blessings’ came to my mind)

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,

When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,

Count your many blessings, name them one by one,

And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?

Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?

Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,

And you will keep singing as the days go by.

When you look at others with their lands and gold,

Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;

Count your many blessings—wealth can never buy

Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,

Do not be discouraged, God is over all;

Count your many blessings, angels will attend,

Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.