It is my birthday today and I don't know if I would be happy or I would be sad because I am 17 years on dialysis and more than half of my lifetime I spent being sick like I am now. Forty-one years of age is a big number for me because I could not believe that I have achieve this milestone of an age considering my current health issues that is ridiculously off the charts in its situation already.
If this would be a punishment against me then I am gladly accepting it since I am fully paid because of this. But there is a passage in the Bible that says if you fear the Lord and if you respect/love your parents you will live long and get fruitful here on earth.
Ephesians 6:1-3 New International Version (NIV)
6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.
I can accept that I am living long in this world but truly obviously I am not really enjoying it. But nonetheless I am counting my blessings and steem community is one of those blessings in my life that I am truly thankful and grateful for. I am just fortunate to have this community helping me because without this platform I am long dead already because not even in my family and church helps me substantially about my expenses.
It would have been better for me right after birth because of what happened to me and it would be fair enough not to witness the beauty of this world then to live like this with an unimaginable illness that I am constantly fighting with to manage with finance, mental strength, and physical endurance. It is a hard life but again I have to face the reality and keep on doing what is right for me.
Happy Birthday! Many prayers come your way, and we are blessed to be able to share this day with you!
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Happy Birthday @ cryptopie! God grants us our days on earth even when we don't understand, but know that He has a plan, and you have many folks here in the Steemit community who pray for your daily. :)
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Happy Birthday, @cryptopie! May God bless you and keep you! I hope you've had a wonderful day! We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Many hugs from the Steemit Community to you! :)
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To clock another birthday date is a grace from God as many people have lost their life before this year 41 you clocked today. Actually i understand what you are passing through and how it may feel. But always use the life of job as an example and never blame God in any situation you find yourself. Always give thanks to Him as only Him knows better.
With so much love in my heart, i say Happy birthday and wishing you many more years to come.
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Wow 41! Happy birthday. You’re amazing man. Keeping so positive and finding a way to make your life more fruitful and enjoyable through STEEM.
Sorry to hear of your struggles. It’s a harsh world but if we can enjoy the beautiful moments then it makes each day worth it.
Happy birthday mate 🎉
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Happy Birthday!
Enjoy your special day as much as you can.
(I just read the other post about the food issue ...)
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Happy B day @cryptopie! Much love and all the best!
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Happy Birthday!!
Very wise words about our goal and suffering in this world. Life is given to us, and we should live..
You're a hero!
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Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday, you have reached this milestone by the grace of God , its a blessing that most people dont get to see. enjoy the journey.
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First of all happy birthday to you and a blissful years ahead. God has is own plan for your life so appreciate whom you are and always thank the Lord for been alive.
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Wow you're 41?!? Happy birthday 🎉. If I were to guess I would have thought you were 25-30 😂
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41 yes and I do look like younger which I do not know if it is a good thing LOL.
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Better to look younger than you are then older, especially as you get older 😆
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Happy 41 Birthday, dear friend.
Like you said, you are a miracle and God has you here for a reason and we are so lucky to have you here with us on this platform.
I wish you a full recovery and that God will give you beauty for your ashes and give you double for your troubles, like He promises us.
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Wow 41 you look so young! Keep fighting !
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