February 17, a Very Special Day

I have always held February 17 as special day because it is my dearest friend Suzanne’s birthday. Sometimes I get to be with her to celebrate, but this year she is half way around the world on a trip of a lifetime with her sweet husband Steve.

I know she is having a great time, but I can’t wait to see her in person to wish her such big birthday love.

Turns out her birthday is special for other reasons. Carter, who is her Godchild, called today to tell me she got a promotion at work.

It is also the Chinese new year, the year of the fire horse! It means rapid and big changes. I pray that the changes are good as we are due.

Today is also Fat Tuesday. As Lent begins tomorrow with Ash Wednesday.

It is also two other sorority sister’s of mine and Suzanne’s birthday too, Rena and Lisa. So February 17, which has been an important day for me for the last 47 years is even more important this year.