Birthday Wishes

Whenever someone has a birthday, we

always ask them "what they want."

I have thought about that all day since it is my

birthday today! The things I want are not necessarily

things...I can remember when my mother reached

a certain age, she pleaded for us to not give her

"any more stuff". I have reached that age as well.

So what do I want for my birthday?

1. More Courtesy: I don't know if you have noticed

how rude people are these days, but I certainly have.

So if I get to have a gift, I want more manners, more

graciousness, more common decency.

2. More Time: I used to have a poster in my classroom

that said we all have the same amount of hours in a day

that Leonardo, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, etc had. I do

know that, so maybe I am asking for better use of my time.

I love the scripture that says, "teach us to number our days"

I would like to have more days, and learn to use them wisely.

3. More Faith: As I grow in years, I hope to grow in wisdom,

and faith. I want to learn to trust God during this journey,

and rely on His strength rather than my own.

So, there are a few of the things I would like for my birthday!

Thanks to many of you who wished me well today. I appreciate

your friendships and your love.

sheltongail@hotmail.com

(the photo is part of my studio)