CAKE first …..

CAKE first …..

Birthday cake, the first one for me without Gareth.

I was warned that the firsts would be tough, they needed getting through, ticked off, surviving. Almost with a silent promise of .. then you’ll be alright.

Each first has approached bringing with it a little dread, a dollop of thinking & planning. A yearning to celebrate, enjoy & be fully aware that this first could Infact be the last. After all, how many birthdays will be get whilst doing this gig called life ? Each deserves welcoming, marking & far more than surviving. Another opportunity to think about Gareth & previous birthdays together, to smile & appreciate the memories.

This year, more than ever the main thought is how much cake I’ve consumed since my last birthday !

Answer …. A LOT 🧁

Ive had CAKE surround me, wherever I turn .. CAKE, thrown at me, from distant corners of my world to the closest tables. Presented in person or virtually …. CAKE.

Let me explain …..

⭐️ C ….. Care

⭐️ A…… Attention

⭐️ K…… Kindness

⭐️ E…….Emotion

So, between my last birthday with Gareth in my physical world, to my first without. Care, attention, kindness & emotion have been shown to me in unimaginable amounts.

That needs marking, celebrating & appreciating … so, today I welcome this first & will enjoy everything it brings … the people, the candles, the memories, the joy and, obviously … the CAKE 🎂.

CAKE ensures I thrive rather than simply survive.

Hello 52 …. I’m ready for you, I’ll do you justice & there’s a constant supply of cake, every day not just on this new first, I know that ❤️

Michelle X