I Am Rich
I am rich.
No, I’m not bragging about material wealth. In that sense, I am not rich by any stretch of the imagination. Nope, I’m rich because of the beautiful relationships in my life.
As you might have seen on Friday’s post, I turned 40 this past weekend. And I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect celebration.
It started when Sara actually came to Canada as a surprise to me worked out between her and my husband. Many miles separate us so it was a real treat to spend time together outside of a writer’s conference. That was the first of several surprises my husband had up his sleeve!
The next day was beautiful. My little family spent a wonderful afternoon with relatives and close friends. At one point, my husband and I looked around the room and just sensed the love that people not only showed to us, but to one another. At that moment I felt like the richest person in the world. It’s such an honour to know so many amazing people who genuinely care about each other.
It wasn’t possible for everyone we love to join us, but it was wonderful to share the day with some. I stumbled across the quote below and I thought it captured my feelings well….
Take time today to appreciate the people in your life.
Blessings,
Cherie with Sara at the 2011 ACFW conference!
Cherie
Cherie, I am so happy to know you had a nice birthday. You’ve got some sneaky friends to pull off a surprise like that.
Thanks Susie. Sneaky is fine with me…with surprises like that!
Wonderful time and missing you all! Your family and friends do show an amazing amount of love between them and it was an honor that they included me!
So glad you came….I know there was some fast planning to make it happen. I’m so happy it worked out!
And you know what, Cherie? We are all a whole bunch richer for having you as a friend…and that isn’t just pocket change!! Love you! And yes–I AM old enough to be your mother.
This entire group of bloggers adds to each other’s “wealth”
Wise words indeed, Cherie.
Wow! What a deal! Such a clever birthday surprise! Friends are indeed a precious commodity. Thanks to all of you for including me into your little circle of friends….maybe someday I’ll be able to meet you all. Already know Julane, and Sara was in my son’s class in high school so I “sort of” know her too!
Jeanie and Ian…you both have joined our circle of friends. We so appreciate your encouragement on our blog
I’m so glad that Sara could surprise you. It was fun to listen as she planned this trip to join a special friend on a wondrous occasion.
A wonderful message, Cherie. And all the people “should say” Amen.