A Grandfather’s Love, Demonstrated in Freeze Pops

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As the weather starts to break a bit, we make plans for Spring Break, and I book my kids in a variety of Summer camps,  I am reminded that this summer will be different because we won't have my dad to share the summer with,  My dad kept these on the rotation, in every flavor. Not even sure how he gets them now because I think they are the equivalent of "kid crack"--made with artificial coloring, flavoring, and sugar . To my kids though, these freeze pops were love and summer wrapped in a bow. (As an Amazon associate, I am compensated for qualifying purchases.)  
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Birthday Reflections...

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"joy unspeakable and full of glory" 1 Peter 1:8

My life has been jam packed lately, which is why I haven't posted. My brother-in-law got married last Saturday. Four of us were in the wedding and we hosted my sister. There was hair to be done, makeup to be applied, and clothes to be donned. And, although I am self sufficient, professionals were utilized! Above is a photo of me and my full hair. Now there are layers. I'm still adjusting...

In any event, last week was also my birthday!!! (I celebrate all month. So, let the well wishes flow!)

It was blessed in its imperfection. I started the day early, ended the day tired, and there were both joys and disappointments throughout the day. There was also a cake, flowers, and literally hundreds of well wishes IRL and on social media. It was a day—full of its magical splendor, punctuated by expressions of love--and I was there to experience it which made it amazing.

For that reason, the above biblical quote captures my sentiments.

I have lived long enough to witness the joys and heartaches of life. I have seen young, vibrant people plucked from this earth too soon. I have seen suffering. I have also experienced the tremendous exuberance that comes with bringing life into the world times three.

I consider each day whether happy or sad to be a blessing. My experiences have taught me four lessons. I am brave. I am blessed. I am beloved. And regardless of what life throws at me I can bounce back from anything. On my birthday, more than any other day, I reflect on those things and I am grateful.

Below is a birthday poem I wrote several years ago for a friend. I share it with all of you because these are also the wishes I have for myself.

My Birthday Wish for You

Here are my birthday wishes for you…
May you always be wise
May you never be sad
May each year be the best you've ever had
May you have abundant love
May you never know sorrow
May you lay down each night hoping for tomorrow
May you always feel young
May you appreciate your age
May you end your life wishing you'd do it the same again. 

Chatón T. Turner © 2006

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