06/20/2025
Wow. Just wow.
I’ve never been one to seek the spotlight—if anything, I’ve always shied away from it. But this birthday… it found me anyway. And for the first time as an adult, I let it. And I loved it.
The past few years have tested me in ways I don’t often talk about, but I made a quiet promise to myself: to work harder at sharing my gifts, to open my heart wider, and to finally build a life that’s mine—just for me. After years of pouring into others, especially my kids, I knew it was time to pour a little into Lauri.
To say I felt loved would be an understatement. The calls, the texts, the posts, the messages, the hugs, the gifts, the time, the energy… it was overwhelming in the most beautiful way. And for once, I didn’t want my birthday to end. Hands down the best one I’ve had as an adult—times a million.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who took a piece in making it so special. I’ll never forget it. 💛