Surprise!

So, last Saturday was my 40th Birthday. Many of you know and were at the old 'surprise the forty year old and see if we can give him a heart attack' party. I suppose being the center of attention and being embarrassed is ok once every 40 years. I am vowing to die the 'morning' of my 80th birthday to avoid the same fate as Saturday.
Seriously though, I really enjoyed it. I loved having a huge percentage of my 'best' friends all in one place. It was sooo good to see all of you and party with you. I needed it. Believe me, after this last year I really needed it. Perfect timing and everything.
It was interesting to look across my Dad's backyard and see all of my friends and family. I am so lucky. It hit me that I have some really really great friends and loved ones. Some great souls. I have no doubt that if my mind were opened to memories of the pre-existence I would see that I have been placed among some of the mighty and great spirits that will ever walk on this earth. I think about that a little and wonder why I have been so lucky. I think Heavenly Father loves me so much that he placed me near all of you so I could learn from you. Learn how to be great.
Thanks for a great birthday. And, thanks for letting me know you. I hope to live to be worthy of it someday.