March 30, 2008

Birthdays are such interesting days. When you're a baby its a day of celebration more for your parents and friends. As you grow older it becomes a day that you cherish more with your friends - first through pool parties, playing games and later through fancy dinners, house parties and late nights. For me, birthdays have always been a day that I spent more with friends; topped off with a token of time spent with my parents. I cherished that token and today I think I realize why. Birthdays are exciting and fun for the individual but they must be a million more times exciting for the parents who brought you into this world. The work they put into rearing a child and the progress they see on a year to year basis must be incredible. This is the second year I spent my birthday without my mom. It was such a special day - my friends are all so so incredible. I had an amazing time relaxing and catching up with ALL my friends from medical school, high school and undergrad. I'm so blessed to have such amazing friends. At the same time I realize what a special day it was for me and my mom. She would call me in the morning and sing my happy birthday in the most be-sura (out of tune) voice possible. It's the little things I miss more than anything! I'm not complaining I'm just maybe sending a message out there - thank/think of your mom on your birthday; you're her dream come true and she deserves it!
I miss you mom, you're the best!