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| Welcome to Day 29 of the series Speak Praise as part of the Write 31 Days challenge. |
We guided her, blindfolded, up the
walkway leading to where her little friends had hidden themselves
awaiting her arrival. I held her small hand and steadied her, counting, “1...2...3...” and removed the handkerchief from her
eyes.
Friends jumped from their hiding places to shout, “Surprise!!!”
Friends jumped from their hiding places to shout, “Surprise!!!”
She couldn't have been more full of joy
than at that moment! Bashfully she blushed behind the drape of my
sweater, biting back shyness to receive the love. Giggles erupted
from down in her chest as her friends swarmed around her with hugs
and wishes for a happy birthday.
We celebrated as we always should
celebrate the gift of a life. With fun, friends, balloons, a
pinata, presents, and of course cake! She stood at the edge of the
table eyeing the sweet pink swirls of frosting as sweet as the life
she lives. Candles lit atop the cake representing five years she has been
the light of our lives.
