The day I turned a year older

Every year, November 3 will just be one of those days that you may probably call ordinary.
But I believe it was not as ordinary as it seemed the day my mom and my dad got me from God.

mini Crisel

I often hear my parents saying I could cry, suck my pacifier then cry again.

This year, I turned 27.
My day started just like any other day - waking up to my alarm.

I was overwhelmed by the birthday greetings I received from Facebook, but what got me was how God planned my day for me.

First, I received text messages from my parents, my best friend, my cousin, Raisa and my godmother. I was so overwhelmed, I cried.

birthday card from Raisa

I also received the awesome-est messages from my brother and sister.

Joshin Birthday card, treats from Ms Yoshioka, chocolates from Mariko
and a letter from Yuu

Then Yuu-chan sent me a reply letter asking me when my birthday was. Her mom was surprised to how timely her daughter's question was when I answered - 'It's today!'

My boss gave me treats and another japanese friend gave me chocolates.

There were overflowing birthday greetings in my email and I couldn't thank them enough for remembering me.

Surprise coffee

My previous trainer also approached me and treated me for coffee.







And so did my previous manager.

Warm coffee

Though I worked overtime, and never did get anyone for a birthday party, I cooked pasta and chatted with my family.

This may seem I celebrated my birthday alone - but it was God's way of giving me time to celebrate my birthday with my family. I needed it and He just knows me too well.

You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise;    you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down;    you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely. 

                                                                                                                       Psalm 139:1-4