They Say It’s My Birthday
Yes it is….February 9th (although the post date says the 10th, it’s actually 11pm on the 9th). I am now 34 years-old. Of course I don’t “feel” 34…whatever that means. But I guess that sentiment goes with the territory of growing old older. This is not the purpose of my post.
I don’t celebrate birthdays anymore since becoming muslim several years ago. When I first became muslim, I told my family and friends but of course I still received calls and cards….lots of them that 1st year after becoming muslim. I would always say “thank you, but I don’t celebrate birthdays so don’t go to any trouble”. Of course I was still grateful and happy to be thought of.
This is the 6th birthday I’ve seen since becoming muslim. Every year it was the same thing. Family and friends calling, emailing, sending cards. Me, always politely reminding them that I didn’t celebrate birthdays. Over the years the calls have become less frequent and cards are few and far between. That just shows that most of my family and friends respect my beliefs.
Funny thing is, today NO ONE called, NO ONE sent a card, NO ONE emailed. That’s fine but my first thought was dang….I don’t celebrate birthdays…not you guys!!!!!:)
I guess I kinda miss the sentiment and hearing from my family/loved ones. Tomorrow I’ll probably talk to some of them and my birthday will be acknowledged but without any pomp and circumstance. That’s really ok. I guess I never realized how much the acknowledgement means to me. Of course yesterday an Aunt wished me a happy day…but you know…
Oh, I am not fishing for a happy bday or happy belated bday, this just was on my mind.
I guess, it could be their way of wishing you a happy birthday, by respecting your beliefs….I would feel the same way….I do hope you had a wonderful day
chelle
Comment by chelle — February 10, 2006 @ 5:00p
Congratulations on being born (is that an okay way to say it?!?) - We’re glad you’re here!
Thanks for stopping by my blog, and congrats on your pregnancy!
Comment by Nicole — February 10, 2006 @ 1:34p
hope your day was a good one
thanks for visiting my blog.
Comment by littletail — February 10, 2006 @ 4:10p
Happy Day!! Congrats on the Baby coming! I loved being a stay at home mom. I would still be if I didn’t need the $$. It was good for my daughter. Any time you need advise just hit me up!
Myrah
Comment by myrah — February 10, 2006 @ 6:21p
Thank you for visiting and commenting at my spot. I hope you Have a Great Weekend.
Comment by Hali — February 11, 2006 @ 3:03p
happpy birthday! i hope you had a wonderful day. i wish for continued blessings for you and your family.
Comment by nikki — February 11, 2006 @ 3:07p
Congrats on another year serving God…I hope that He grants you more years of health and prosperity!
Comment by DJ Diva — February 11, 2006 @ 4:12p
Happy belated birthday…
Comment by cynthia — February 13, 2006 @ 4:33p
I dont celebrate either…and not because im a “non practicing follwer of islam”, but just because i hate being reminded….but…thought it was funny, im on the 10th of feb…12:01 to be exact….lol
Comment by gunner kaufman — February 13, 2006 @ 5:42p
i know what you mean, i dont celebrate b-days either, but its still nice to acknowledge that you are a year older. ya know?
Comment by Cityslicker mom — February 13, 2006 @ 9:00p
Regardless, I hope you had a great day on Thursday - and that the coming year is the best of your life.
Comment by Joe — February 14, 2006 @ 2:23p
Safa,
Respectfully I say…BOY AM I GLAD YOU WERE BORN!
Additionally…I CAN’T TELL YOU HOW HAPPY I AM THAT YOU HAVE LIVED LONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO FIND OUT ABOUT IT!
Finally…THE FACT THAT YOU ARE STILL HERE AMONG THE LIVING AND MOST LIKELY WILL BE STILL NEXT YEAR THIS TIME, MAKES MY DAY!
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE ENABLED ME TO CELEBRATE!
Comment by Sharon — February 14, 2006 @ 8:13p