Spring Forward Birthday Girl

This day dawned differently 

than in years past.

1,300 miles separate us.

I don't know what the weather was like

when you woke up

or if flowers were peeking 

through the dirt.

I don't know if snow clung stubbornly

in an attempt to hold onto winter.

I didn't get to see your face

or make plans to spoil you

with special food and outing.

I do know that you 

were in my heart today.

It's always exciting to me 

the day you turn another year older.

Birthdays are sweet times to celebrate

the awesome day of your birth.

And know sweet friend,

that when anyone is in my heart

and on my mind,

there are prayers going out.

I so wished to be there.

But I know our Savior is there.

With you.

I know He is blessing you

with all that He is 

and He knows the ache.

Knowing that, gave me good comfort today.

Spring forward dear friend!

Spring forward into the glorious 

freedom and liberty that is the heritage

of a daughter of God

on this special day of your birth.

Thirty-one is still so young.

I couldn't let this day go

without a special time of writing.

You are my dear and close friend.

And I'm so happy 

because you are cherished.

Happy birthday Maria!