“Because time itself is like a spiral,
something special happens on your birthday each year: The same energy
that God invested in you at birth is present once again.” -Menachem Mendel
Schneerson
Saturday the 8th was the first birthday I have spent
in flip flops and short sleeves. It was a little surreal to be turning
twenty-four so far away from everything that I have been used to for nearly the
last two and a half decades. Still, it was an amazingly beautiful day with the
sun shining and a light breeze traipsing through the cloudless sky.
The evening was party time- most of my closest friends in
Uganda came out to the lovely little Italian restaurant by my home and we pulled
four tables together to seat everyone. It was a wonderful outpouring of love
and friendship, and I am truly grateful to have such people in my life.
There were also many calls, Facebook messages, emails, and
texts from friends and family back home wishing well- I can’t believe that when
I return stateside for Christmas I’ll be another year older! I've been missing
my family very much, and I’m looking forward to spending the holiday season
with them.
I wish I had more to say- but that’s all for now!
Everyone together for dinner!
The beautiful pearl necklace my boyfriend Eric got me for my
birthday.
Lots of Love,
Diane