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Kym VdP's avatar

Happy birthday Amber! I really enjoy d this format. Simple and full of ordinary gratitude. Beautiful!

Amber Taube's avatar

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed. I always appreciate your comments.

Brianna Brown's avatar

Your words are so beautiful! I, too, have a birthday in a couple of weeks and love this framework of reflection. Hope you felt deeply loved and celebrated in the midst of transition. Happy Birthday!

Amber Taube's avatar

I hope you have a lovely celebration! I had such a sweet birthday and felt very loved and appreciated. I think our coming departure made everybody really lay it on thick! 😅

Victoria Cardona's avatar

I also liked how you walked through the five senses to reflect on your birthday. The small details made the whole thing feel very alive, like the coffee brewing in the morning and your daughter singing around the table. The part about your “squishy belly” and your kids loving it was especially sweet. It’s such a simple picture of motherhood and gratitude for the life your body has carried.

Amber Taube's avatar

Thank you! Talking about my squishy belly definitely felt like navel gazing but maybe we are allowed such indulgences on our birthdays!

Hmyers's avatar

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUCH WISDOM FOR 36 YEARS.I love your blog .Each time i read it ,I smile knowing your doing what needs to be done; for your particular day. I'm praying for good health and wisdom for you each day.

Love Grandma Myers

Barbara Harville's avatar

Thank you, Amber for your wise, vulnerable & loving words. What a blessing you are. Happy Birthday

Amber Taube's avatar

Thank you so much! ♥️

Amber Taube's avatar

Thank you! I am happy my writing makes you smile. Will see you soon!

Karen Anderson's avatar

Happy Birthday and Welcome Back to reacquainting your five senses with your other home. Maybe you'll write about that? :)

Amber Taube's avatar

That is a great idea and will help me process what is a very disorienting experience! Thank you!

Katelyn Kuipers's avatar

Happy Birthday! Though probably belated now. I wish I could read your poetry, but I'm so happy to read what you share here and see into your heart. I know you love your family and your host country deeply. May God give you many more years to serve Him well by serving them!

Amber Taube's avatar

Still a few hours left! It’s been a good day. I printed some extra copies so if I get to see you I will slip you one!

Katelyn Kuipers's avatar

Oh, yay!

Karen Long's avatar

Wishing you a happy and blessed birthday. Safe travels!

Amber Taube's avatar

Thank you so much! 🎉