She's 40!

my morning greeting! Aloha!

So it happened, I turned 40! I said I would let you know about my 40 list, I did do many of the 40 things and I felt more mindful of my regular life. We only have today. As we know, no day is promised, I am ever mindful of that in these days which I will get to in a later blog! I want to just give a quick update on my birthday which was such a wonderful celebration!

The first and best surprise was Heather my sister showing up on my door step totally surprising me as I did not think she was going to be able to come. I was stunned as I opened my front door and there was Heather, but of course she would come.

The morning of my birthday was the best. I was surrounded by my family, Heather, and the Bergstroms greeted me in our bedroom with everyone so full with a Maui week ahead! I loved having everyone in our house! Heather made Deveraux and Anderson T-shirts that said, "My mom is 40!" Andrew and I took a morning run (something that doesn't happen anymore) and Andrew surprised me with a beautiful new camera that I have been wanting. We had breakfast on our lanai with everyone and my sisters surprised with with charms throughout the day from all of those dear who are near and far. I was then surprised (are you hearing a theme :)) by all my Maui friends gathering at our local coffee shop for a party. I looked around that table feeling so blessed by the friendships that had been born in Maui. We were given keys to the place and had full access to the coffee bar...does it get any better???

The evening involved dinner at a favorite sushi restaurant, swimming in our favorite resort pool, and desert at home with more charms and life giving words. Our dear Maui Ohana (family in Maui) showed up at the door later that night to celebrate.

It was a full day filled with much love. I felt very celebrated and cared for. I missed my mom not being with us as well as friends from afar but I felt so much love and I told Drew that morning, I am just full. What a good feeling!!