Thursday, October 27, 2011

Turning 40 today.

Today is my birthday. I am 40. ACK!!!!!!!

Typically I LOVE birthdays, they are among my top three favorite days of the year. I'm having a bit of difficulty with this one and things are popping up for me that I didn't anticipate.

This year (in February) my parents separated after 40 years of marriage. I have not posted anything on my blog or on facebook about it. Initially my parents asked us to please not post anything and I refrained from commenting to respect their wishes. I actually COULD write ad nauseum about how it has affected me, my siblings, my mom ... but I have refrained. Until today.

Today my dad is in Asia - somewhere. I think he is travelling but don't know for sure. I don't have a phone number for him. I don't have an address for him. I don't know where he is living. I could email him and he will respond to me as soon as he is able but sometimes that isn't for many days.

My dad won't remember that today is my birthday. My mom would usually remind him. He isn't great at sending letters or cards and never has been but ALL my life - until today - my parents would call first thing in the morning and wake me up to say happy birthday. It has been a tradition until this year.

I have actually had a pretty good day as far as days go. I have had an outpouring of love from friends, family and my kids. But my dad (wherever he is) doesn't know I turn 40 today.

5 comments:

Teena in Toronto said...

Happy birthday!!!!!!

I'm sure your dad is thinking about you today.

Ranavan said...

Happy Birthday friend!

If it helps my dad doesn't know I am turning 40 this year either.

What is it with dad's?

Sending you giant hugs!

Rana

JCB said...

Thanks Friends :)

soleil said...

happy birthday!!!!!! i'm glad you had a great day. it sucks when parents forget birthdays. it is very hurtful indeed.

Mickey Blumental said...

Happy slightly belated birthday.

My dad is the same. I remember once when I was 14 he asked me how old I was and I said 16 so he accepted my answer...!!!

Wake me up in the middle of the night by lighting my head on fire and I'll still remember my son's date of birth.