Re: birthday blues- To Maxine

[Guest guest]

I kinda feel the same way, my b-day is this Wednesday, Sept. 18th,

and last year I was thinking, now how can I have a party with the

kids, when just 1 week ago so many people lost their lives. I still

feel awful about it. I have to act like I'm having fun, for my

daughters sake, ya know what I mean? I hope this makes sense.

Anyways, Happy Be-Lated Birthday, Maxine!

Lots of Hugs,

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Maxine,

First, I do want to say happy birthday to you - even though the

circumstances surrounding this day might seem much greater than just

another birthday. My youngest child turned 8 months old today, and,

although his birthday is not Sept. 11 (January 11), I just remember

this day last year, and I remember thinking, " What have I done? I'm

bringing another child into this world to live a life in fear????!!! "