Happy Birthday To ME!!

Wow! I’ve made it to another year.

As I write this, I am overjoyed about turning a year older. For two weeks, I have been doing a birthday countdown, and I am simply excited about today. You see, I am not only a year older, I am better. I’m in a better state of mind. I’m spiritually better, and the trajectory of my life is better than it’s ever been.

As I prepare to relax poolside, I am in awe. God has taken me on a hell of a ride throughout these fifty-five years. However, through the hurts, disappointments, and heartbreaks, He protected me. It is because of Him that I am still standing through it all. I MADE IT, and it’s all because of His grace and mercy that I’ve been redeemed. At forty nine, I thought my life had ended. Today, I realize that it was just beginning.

As I look in the mirror today, I don’t see a fifty-five years old woman. What I see is a survivor. I see a fighter. I see a woman who once lost the desire to live, but who now loves herself so much, that she has no time to die. I am the woman I was always meant to be. I no longer see myself as just a mother, wife, employee, friend and daughter. I see myself as an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. I see a woman who refuses to allow the ugliness of others and the tragedies of life to keep her down. I see a woman who will never give up. Most importantly, I see a woman who has finally found a zest for life, and who is determined to walk in her purpose.

As I gaze out of my hotel window, tears fall. These are not tears of sadness. These are tears of pure joy. I remember all that I have lost over the years, but when I think about the new things I’ve gained…new and healthy relationships…a clear discernment of my purpose…stronger relationship with God…indescribable love for myself and others, I am excited about the years ahead, and I can clearly see all that God has for me. My tears are no longer from pain; they are tears of gratitude. In this moment, I am exactly where I want to be…celebrating with friends…enjoying life…meeting new people…experiencing new things…I’m in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and I couldn’t be happier.

Happy 55th birthday to ME! I’m going to keep smiling, keep praising, keep living, keep loving, keep giving, and keep being unapologetically ME! I look forward to everything God has for the woman in the mirror 🪞 this year and beyond.

Dani💋❤️

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