Today is my older brother’s 60th birthday, so we planned a day of celebration. My son’s girlfriend was here for a visit, and it was great to have her join in the festivities. My brother requested homemade pizza for his birthday meal and a dessert of peach strudel. I had never made strudel before, but I am always ready to try something new. I found a great recipe using the frozen puff pastry sheets, so it wasn’t too complicated and it turned out amazing. In the afternoon, we went horseback riding. My brother and I used to take lessons when we were much younger, but it had been years since either of us had been on a horse. Turns out that it is still the same – kind of like riding a bike. After a quick refresher course, we were on our way for a ride through one of the beautiful parks. The wranglers were friendly and funny and the ride was so much fun. When we arrived back at home, my sister had the place all decorated. When one of us girls have a birthday, we wear the tiara. We didn’t want to put my brother through that torture, so I found a crown for him to wear. But my mom had pulled out the fez. They got that hat in Morocco 60 years ago when my dad was stationed there and my brother was just a baby. We thought that was fitting. My mom and dad remembered the time there and the people who interacting with my brother. I think my brother enjoyed his birthday. I enjoyed celebrating him.

I Found God today celebrating my brother.