Abundance comes when there are no expectations

Yesterday was my birthday and what a day I had. I've come to the conclusion that when you have absolutely no expectations, that's when everything comes your way. The day began with taking Mom to our local nail salon. She got a manicure and I got a pedicure. It was so freezing out that when I placed my chilly feet into the warm bubbling water, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Upon arrival home from getting our nails done we were greeted by my Aunt Ann and Uncle Al who had driven up for the day from Manteca. We had an hour or so to get caught up before going out to a wonderful lunch at Tres Hombres, one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. They make the best marguaritas and I ordered a grande. When lunch was done we said our good-byes to my aunt and uncle as well as my Mom. They drove her down to the Sacramento airport so that I wouldn't have to. I figured my birthday celebrating was over. It was more than I ever had hoped for, so I was good. But my darling husband had other plans. At 5 pm he arrived home with Greg and Mona in tow. I was informed that I was going to be taken out for the evening. Birthday presents came first. Dan gave me a beautiful new purse with a very nice "something" (cash) inside. He was quite generous (thanks Honey!) and Greg and Mona gave me two of the most beautiful sets of crystal earrings and a wonderful leather wallet (which I needed very much!). We had a little wine, toasted our great friendship, and then it was off to my favorite restaurant, Fifth Street Steakhouse. Once the meal of finished, they surprised me with a cake and very quiet version of Happy Birthday. We then went to Greg and Mona's house to see their beautiful newly remodeled guest bathroom and finished off the night with a little more conversation. I sure am a lucky (and slightly aging) woman. My cup runneth over.

P.S. I also have two wonderfully supportive sisters. I couldn't ask for better sisters. They know what they did for me over this Christmas holiday. I will be eternally grateful. Together we can do anything, face anything, conquer anything. Again, my cup runneth over.