I planned this celebration of a day that I call my new birthday for months. And I was totally convinced that it was the 9 year anniversary of my aortic valve replacement surgery. I was completely convinced. In fact, I wrote these words along with the pictures I shared from our time in the mountains:

I mean, 8 years was good enough, right? That was plenty to celebrate. But #pandemictimes left me with little sense of the passage of time, even when remembering such a pivotal event. It was a great celebration though, good times, good views, good food and good company, and gratitude, lots of gratitude. Next year, God willing, I will celebrate 9 years all over again!