A Time To Remember

June 15, 2008, was a special day for me to enjoy and relax. It was a time for me to get pampered and showered with love and gifts. I had two special days in one day, my birthday and Father's Day. I was awakened by the sweet smell of crisp bacon, that good ole' Jimmy Dean sausage, and the sweet syrup, running off the best homemade pancakes ever made. I really didn't expect this because, I never received so much attention like this before. I intended to stay in the bed all day, but I later found out that my fiance and I were going to church. As I got out of the bed to start my day, I was interrupted by my daughter singing, "Happy Birthday". I was delighted to hear her singing to me, because I didn't think she knew my birthday. She ran into my arms and gave me hugs and kisses. She reached around her back and extended her arms to give me a gift. I opened the gift and it was a wallet. I told her that I really loved it as she ran to her room to get dress.

As we entered the church, I was approached by my relatives and close friends with hugs, wishing me a wonderful Birthday and Father's day. As my family and I sat in our normal seats, we listened to the bishop preach his sermon. I suddenly, saw an envelope coming towards my way. As I kept looking, the envelope came to me. Anxiously, I opened the envelope and a check written in my name for one-hundred dollars. This was becoming a dream because the day was just beginning for me. It was such a surprise to know that everyone didn't forget my birthday. After a long sermon, I was treated with lunch, wherever I wanted to go. So my family and I went to eat lunch and had a great time.

Finally, we came home and all I wanted to do was watch a little sports on television, and I received a phone call from my brother saying that he was coming over to watch the basketball game. After an hour had passed, I had a house full of people, bringing all kinds of finger foods, gifts, and love. As I sat quietly in my chair, I realized that this was my day. To me, this was one day, I will never forget.