I may not be able to blow out all 44 candles in one breath, but I did get to live another wish. I’m here, and I’m celebrating another trip around the sun with nothing but gratefulness and love in my heart. Birthdays no longer just tack a year onto my age count. They’ve become a milestone to remember how fortunate I am. On these days, I celebrate and reflect on my journey thus far. And boy, it’s been a wild ride of ups and downs!