May 5, 2014
11:37 p.m.

Well, as of yesterday, I have completed yet another trip around the sun. The world moves faster every year.
Ha ha!

My son managed to trick me into thinking we were going to lunch alone, and that everyone else was busy with other things. I was fine with that, but as I said, he tricked me. Everyone showed up to have lunch with me on my birthday. What a treat! It means so much to me that they would come out and surprise me. I am a lucky woman!

All these wonderful people joined me yesterday, and we laughed and chatted and ate too much (but it was so good!) Thanks, everyone, for making my day special.

Talked to my daughters in Oklahoma, and six of the seven grandchildren said "Happy Birthday" as well. One-year-old grandson would only listen to my voice over the phone and smile, my daughter said. Spoke to parents and siblings as well. All in all, it was a great birthday. It was made even better by the fact that I was able to talk--finally. The voice is not precisely mine, but it's getting closer!

Have a great night, all! Bye!