Writing this for someone. :)

What's in a birthday?

Another number on the cake,

Another candle blown wish,

Another year past?

What measures a year?

The number of faith challenges,

Times you thought you wouldn't make it,

Or times you rage quit?

Times you persevered,

Mountains climbed and hard times survived,

Fights fought well and fights avoided,

Times you worked through fear?

Moments with loved ones,

Unforgettable memories,

Discoveries and adventures,

Growing together?

However measured

Each turning is a precious thing,

Each one different from the last,

Each its own surprise.

Your new year begins.

Each year, each day, a choice is made:

How you count the time you're given.

May you count it well.