Yep, I am wishing myself a very HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY. I am feeling silly/happy/humbled/greatful/celebratory.

Cute thing: this morning, I was so excited it was my birthday, I got up @ 5am, lol - its true, honest, ahaahahahha(I have off fr work this week too). Now, I can really say I feel like 40 going on 5, ahahahhah. Seriously, I am greatful I haven't lost that side of me - the child w/in. I am greatful I wanna celebrate this fabulous day, opposed to mourning turning older. That was very very important to me. There's no room for mourning, when you're as blessed as I am. I am as giddy as a grade school kid today, waking up CHRISTMAS MORNING - that is a gift w/in itself.

I woke up b/4 the roosters this morning(hubby & puppy stayed in bed). So, I put on a cup of coffee. Yes, I still have my 1 cup per day. As I was drinking the 1st sips of it, I was praying - giving my thanks to our God. I do this every morning & every nite b/4 falling asleep. I decided to write my 40TH BDAY GRATITUDE LIST. I put on some music(remember, 5am or not, even b/4 having that coffee, I was excited like a 5 yr old, lol) & got to writing. Some alone time, me w/ me.

My list composed of apprx 10 different things. They included my sincerest gratitude & humbledness @: my recovery: being given the means to get help, the help itself, & the "character - my character" to see recovery through. My recovery dictated I face many things, the past & myself. During this journey, I've come to realize how very different things could have been for me - both w/ the childhood experiences I've had & the severity of my anxiety disorder & the recovery process itself. All facts assumed, I truely feel devinely blessed & driven. There was some serious devine intervention going on. I am very greatful for the SUPPORT I've had during these past 3 1/2 yrs - my journey. Particularly, my hubby, psychiatrist, & friends - esp y'all here @ MWC. Yes, it was I who needed to do the work necessary - but no man or WOMAN - is an island alone. I am no different. So, to you MWC GUYS & GALS, FRIENDS, - TO YOU I SAY "THKS A BUNCH".

So, my BDAY GIFT is realizing how truly blessed I am. Fortunately, I am greatful for many many things.

Here's to celebrating, not mourning - ^^^^^^^5.

Your Friend,

LENORE

Congratulations, Lenore!!
Happy 40th!!
MaryJane

Enjoy your day you deserve it!!!!

Can't remember who said this but.....

age doesn't matter, unless your cheese!

I've read all of your posts, very inspirational!!!!!

Happy Birthday Lenore!
Hope this year is FANTASTIC!
Dodger

Happy Birthday ya old woman!

How have you been? Not on as much as I used to be so must be missing you along the line somewhere. Have a great day Lenore!

Lenore, absolutely the best of wishes are sent from me to you. Your posts and replies are always delivered with such thoughtfulness. So very appreciated!
Enjoy today!
Happiest of happy birthdays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sincerely, Pecos.

YAY LENORE!!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Hope you're having the greatest time ever!!!

Happy Birthday!! Isn't it wonderful to feel good about yourself? Thank you so much for the advice you gave me in regards to working out the other day. You helped me more than you can ever imagine...well I guess you can imagine it since you have recovered...lol. Anyway, hope you have a WONDERFUL day and have MANY more WONDERFUL years

(((Lenore))) Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday DEAR Lenore..happy birthdayyyyy toooo YYYYYOU!!! Ah, the big 40..yeahhhhh I turn 40 in a couple of weeks and I soooo look forward to the second phase of this journey ahhhh stability and maturity, heart happy and freeeee...
Have a wonderful, blessed, fun, exciting, carefree, magical day..YOU DESERVE IT
God bless you
I LOVE YA!
Robin

Happy Birthday! My big 4-0 is 8 months away, and I'll have to remember your post. I have to admit, I wasn't looking forward to it, but you've challenged me to rethink my feelings about it. Thank you.

Hey Lenore happy birthday!!! Enjoy every min of it

Happy Birthday Lenore...and many, many more!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LENORE!

You are so inspiring to me and I'm sure everyone else on here!
God Bless You today!

How's Weight Watchers going??

happy birthday to you, and how refreshing it was to read your birthday message. I hope you have a fantastic day. You truely are an inspiration to me and others, keep up the good work, and again a happy, happy birthday to you!
suzzie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LENORE!!! Gee, 40 is soooooooooooo young to me. You are barely out of high school. lol I am so proud of you and how you've faced tremendous adversity and have recovered from it. It's really great to see people like you on this board. Happy birthday, again, and wishing you a great weekend!