I am 53 and counting!

 It’s my 53 birthday

As part of celebrating my birthday and receiving my new year of life

 I need to be grateful for what this past year has brought me… 

I am grateful for what I have lived and not lived this year,

for getting my health back after being sick twice,

for beautiful moments spent with loved ones,

for new memories,

for the ones that take care of me,

for the friends that are part of my life, 

for the love I give,

For my sons being healthy and good men,

for my parents being alive, 

for the experiences lived and the lessons learned,

for sharing my life with my guy and my extended family,

                                                           for being able to start a new year of life...

I am grateful!

                                             -Tere Rodriguez-Nora