*ahem* it’s my birthday.

Posted bycasey coombsPosted inToo lazy to label.

April 2009 will not go down in history as the BEST! MONTH! EVER! for anyone I know.

Me included.

However.

April 2009 will go down as one of the most blessed months of my life.

For every horrible thing that knocked me down this month, there was a net already in place to catch me.

You were my net.

Yes. You.

When I went in for a painful medical procedure I had a dear friend to hold my hand and tuck my drooling face into bed when it was all over.

That same friend took the moosh in as her own when I flew across the country to be with one of my best friends who lost part of her heart on April 7th.

When I got into an accident on an LA freeway I had two ladies in the car with me who turned my sobs of sadness into sobs of laughter.

When complete and all consuming emotional exhaustion punched me in the face, I had friends who called, texted, tweeted, emailed, stopped by and just showed up.

I received more bad news today about my reproductive future but it’s okay, because I have friends who believe something good is going to come of this.

While Cody is off claiming adverse possession of the Law Library until 2 am, I have my one and only sissy sitting next to me watching ER reruns all night.

Instead of having to march around my city alone in honor of Maddie, I was surrounded by 16 other women. Five of those women made me laugh so hard I forgot to breathe. Multiple times.

Just as I’m about to slip under and succumb to the extreme blergh of the entire month of April, some lady shows up in some form with inappropriate jokes, Canadian candy,  professional hugging arms or words of extreme comforting wisdom.

Pardon me, but girls pretty much kick ass.

Today is my birthday. I am 27 years old. Don’t feel much like celebrating, but it is a tradition that you darlings make me a comment cake on my birthday. Layers of comments filled with the best things that happened to you in the month of April.

I know it sucked for a lot of us, but there were bright spots.

And you were mine.

168 thoughts on “*ahem* it’s my birthday.”

  1. Five years ago today I lost my second child in an early miscarriage. Maybe that little one is up there playing with Maddie right now.
    “You never see the hard days in a photo album…but those are the ones that get you from one happy snap shot to the next.” -Quote from the movie Just Married
    Happy Birthday! I’m glad you were born.

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  2. Happy Birthday!

    While April was touched with sorrow, it was also filled with happiness. My brother and his wife had their first baby. My son turned 12 and seems to have left behind the grumpy age that was 11. Spring weather arrived and all of my seedlings sprouted.

    Annas last blog post..Dirty Dozen

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  4. I am a fairly new reader. I started reading after BlissDom09. Most of the people I checked out during that time didn’t make it into my already overflowing Google reader.

    But you did and I have been lurking. I am so proud to be a part of this wonderful blogging community. This month it has been amazing to see how close everyone really is. It’s awesome.

    Ok longest comment ever is now over 🙂

    I hope you have great birthday!

    Ashley @ mrs007.coms last blog post..For Addison on her 8th birthday

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  7. Happy birthday!

    This morning, my daughters actually argued over who loves me more. Serious, hardcore:

    “My Mommy is the best mommy and loves me so much!”

    “NO! MY mommy is the best mommy and loves ME so much.”

    “No! I love mommy more!”

    “NO! *I* Love mommy more.”

    And so help me, I didn’t break it up. I just sat and basked in it.

    sarahs last blog post..That Dishwasher Isn’t Gonna Empty Itself

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  8. Happy birthday my love. I’m kind of sad you didn’t answer your phone when I called, but don’t worry, I’ll keep calling. 🙂 I’m persistent.

    the best part of April? Hmm. Going to LA to meet some pretty awesome people. Monday morning chats over laundry. Sleeping curled up with a wonderful dog. Having my cat fall asleep in my lap. Seeing Moosh sleeping. Having my niece release balloons for Maddie. Seeing the amazingness of the blogging community. PinkBerry yogurt (it’s amazing with strawberries and kiwi).

    You are amazing and I love you so very much.

    perksofbeingmes last blog post..March for Maddie

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  9. Happy birthday! My bright spot is that I didn’t cry when I got my period this month. Now you can be proud of your little friend (me) on your birthday.

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  12. The best thing that happened to me in April is that my son was born on the 3rd. The rest of the month has gone by in an absolute blur, a wonderful, sleep-deprived blur.

    I hope you have a great birthday, and that May is filled with as many blessings as you can handle. 🙂

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  13. Happy birthday to youuuuu,
    Happy birthday to youuuuu,
    Happy biiiiirthdaaaaay deaaaaar Caseeeeey,
    Happy birthday to youuuuu!

    April birthday’s are the best (my sister’s is the 11th and mine was on the 21st). Hope your day is great.

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  14. So I was a little early with the birthday wishes yesterday. So what?! I learned many years ago (since I am so exalted in the age and wisdom) that because my birthday month is generally sucky, filled with craptasticness, and shortchanged in days, that birthdays should be celebrated the whole darn month.

    April for me is always the true changing of the seasons — when winter blahs are finally relieved by spring fever, when the tones of greys give way to bits of color, and when I learn to persevere in the face of allergies. I embrace spring showers (no umbrellas for me), run through puddles, get sunburned on winter skin, and give thanks that I’m not snow-bound or stuck in a cubicle. I start walking to the train station and looking at all that the City and/or nature is revealing after a long fall and winter. I celebrate Easter, eat candy, wish my mother a happy birthday, and look forward to vacations. No one thing “makes” the month for me … it’s learning to appreciate all the little things and to look for the unexpected.

    Wishing you a Big Apple-full of birthday happiness, love, laughter, pictures, presents, and many happy comments for your comment cake!

    Auntie Netties last blog post..Cultural Escapades

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  15. Happy Birthday! The best thing about my April is realizing that I’m in a good relationship where we can tell each other when we need space or when we need hugs and the other one is there for that.

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  16. Happy Birthday!!! 🙂 In lieu of everything that has happened to you as of recent, it seems like you are doing a great job. I wish you all the best!

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  18. I spent an amazing weekend enjoying the company of my daughter: It was a really rare treat for both of us and it was one of those times that I will hold close forever.

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  19. It seems that you’re carrying on a hobbit tradition for your birthday — you’ve shared so many of your gifts with us. For that, we are grateful. (Wait, did I just compare you to a hobbit?! Absolutely not…just like the idea of giving gifts to others one’s birthday)

    You’re the only blogger I read regularly, and I look forward to what you share. I love seeing you grow as we see what you truly love through the lens of your camera.

    It seems like I too have had a tumultuous April. Part of me was soooo focused on just getting through the month, as I am running my first half marathon in your adopted town, and the only place I will ever call home (regardless of my address). But so many things have caused me to pause, and truly appreciate the gifts of my own life — like my toddler who’s already becoming a formidable opponent in hide & seek and a preschooler who reads the word “exit” and reminds mama that she’s going the wrong way. Oh, how his internal compass has instinct!
    So, this Saturday, I’m going to relish in living in a moment I’ve waited to experience. I’m going to see it differently than I would have, had April not been rife with obstacles and blessings all in one. Things like how grief can lead us to hope; how tragedy can unearth a miracle; and how darkness can make us appreciate the light all that much more.

    Happy Birthday.

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  20. Happy Birthday Beautiful!

    April was not my favorite this year, but the good things:

    1) My daughter turned 10,
    2) A new friendship of mine is still happy and strong,
    3) I made it to Buffalo NY safely with my four kids and am having a nice visit with family,
    4) I have some photography work lined up, too!!

    That’s about all the good I’ve seen.

    Secret Agent Mamas last blog post..Weekly Winners LXXV

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  24. In April, I got up the nerve to create my own blog. I don’t really even have readers yet, but I like feeling like I have things to say that are worth sharing.

    Also, yesterday I had my summative conference with my principal at work (I’m a first-year 3rd grade teacher). She gave me a great review and said I was one of the best first-year teachers she’d ever seen! 🙂

    You are wonderful. I hope you have had an amazing day! Happy Birthday, Casey!

    Amys last blog post..My Boys

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  26. I love you more than heads on necks. (I am totally using that ALL the time now)

    April brought me to you. After FAR TOO long, I finally got to meet you in person. I am so grateful for that.

    You’re like a sister to me and I wish you nothing but the best.

    *hugs*

    sam {temptingmama}s last blog post..CandySam in Indy

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  27. Happy Birthday! The brightest spot of this month was having God connect us together and share our experience. Take care and God Bless Internet Friend!!

    ~Meredith

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  33. Happy Birthday!

    My best thing might bring you hope – after 8 miscarriages (a long time ago) and almost six years of infertility – I found out I am pregnant! Complete medical mystery. I was told it was impossible.

    I am now sick as a dog but glad to be pregnant.

    Amys last blog post..April Fools Fun

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  34. In April, my husband and I found a brand-spanking-new apartment that we’ll be moving into in June. Back in California, where we’re both from and where our families live. It will be our first place alone, without housemates. Which will be glorious.

    I also got my BlogHer ticket, which I was beginning to think would never happen. My husband has also transformed all 10 seasons of Friends into iTunes files so we can watch them on the Apple TV. Woot. (It’s the small things…)

    And now I have a heinous cold/sinus infection/bronchitis and 6 tests in the next 8 days. I’m really really really ready for April to be over (and only partially because my birthday is in May).

    Hope you had a lovely birthday. I can’t believe my husband is older than you.

    Heh. That’ll be fun to bring up to him later.

    Overflowing Brains last blog post..Turbulent Tuesday: The Oh My Ears Edition

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  43. You. Birthday. Happy. Belatedly.

    Best thing to happen in April? I ended a three and a half year relationship that was holding me back from being my true inherent self. While my stomach is aching and my eye is twitching and I’m reveling in the madness that is this breakup — I also realize that this low is the launchpad to the rest of my life. And I’m grateful for that.

    Jenns last blog post..Fight or Flight or Bite.

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  45. Happy Birthday to you! April sucked as you know. But my birthday was on the 12th and I actually managed to forget everything and enjoy the day. Hope you can too!

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  46. Happy Birthday! You are so lucky to have so many wonderful women in your life. There were a few good things that happened this month. My little baby (10 months) started walking, complete with the drunk baby walk. Every day she walks a bit more. I got to “see” my new baby. Next month we’ll be able to find out what he/she is. Last but not least, I put in my separation papers with the Air Force. Hooray! I hope you had a wonderful birthday!

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  47. Happy Birthday! (From a somewhat new reader sharing the Hoosier state)

    April, while receiving the utmost SUCK IT honor, taught me a lot! I have learned the power of friendship both IRL and online. People will walk to the ends of the earth to help friends in need and at their weakest times. I have hugged and kissed more. Laughed more. Beyond doubt appreciated life more. April will not be missed this year but I will hold dearly the valuable lessons that it has taught all of us…time, family and friends are priceless! Thanks for sharing and best wishes for a wonderful birthday!!

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  48. Happy birthday (again)!

    April was indeed an awful month. But in the midst of all the badness I too found a community of wonderful folks – yourself included – which I feel proud and lucky to be part of.

    In other good news, my youngest son (almost 11 months) took his first steps this week! Crazy little dude is gonna be fully walking by 1 yr. We’re screwed. And totally excited. 🙂

    Hope your birthday was a highlight of an otherwise craptastica.com month.

    badassdad05s last blog post..my wife thinks twitter is weird

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  49. Hey Casey-

    Happy Birthday!

    April has been pretty much a downer, as we all know… but seeing the blogging community come together for Heather and Mike sort of restored my faith in humanity.

    In april I hugged myg irls a little longer (even against their will) and truly started to appreciate more than complain.

    Thanks for being such an awesome friend to our Heather- and I promise you GD has a reason for everything with us IF’s… if I werent IF, I wouldnt have both my girls. Just saying!

    Happy Birthday young lady. Hug that moosh!

    I met some AMAZING bloggers in LA.. some I read, some I didnt but do now.

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  50. Happy Birthday Miss Casey!

    April has been one of the worst months here as well, but May can only be better.

    The best part of April was discovering what truly matters.

    After finding out my mother has breast cancer, my best friend has ovarian cancer, miss maddie and the other crappy things that occured in April. I have discovered what is truly important. That is friends and family and the support within those places.

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