"Having been born..."

Once upon a time a mom and a dad looked down at their new baby girl with wonder. The baby was me.

It's my birthday today. Here's a list of things I got that very first day.

1. Parents who loved each other, wanted me, and loved me.
2. Grandparents who thought I was wonderful.
3. A home, food and clothing.
4. Citizenship in a free country.
5. Knowledge that I am a child of God.
6. A perfect body, that has ended up as a good body (not a "10," but it functions well.)
   
7. Laughter and humor around me.
8. Optimism.
9. An ongoing education.
10. Generosity on all sides.

These blessings have been renewed every year, and lots have been added along the way. I'm a lucky girl.