No Better Way To Celebrate

I was so impressed by the number of persons who have reached out to congratulate me on my birthday which is today. Even though I'm far from family and friends, and even though I have to work today and can't be with my people, I felt like I was in a party just eating and talking with family and friends, some of whom I'haven't seen for along time. All of this took place on Facebook today. As I open Facebook, it was all "Happy birthday Melvin; Happy birthday cuz." These simple words meant a whole lot to me. They show me that my family and friends do love me. Its good to be part of a family that really loves you, cares for you, and cheers you. This feeling is even more pronounced in my own family - when my wife and kids woke me up to start me off with Happy Birthday. There's a bond that exists among us that cannot be broken by distance nor time nor anyone else. Let's keep it that way. Let's remember to love, care for, and cheer those that are part of us.