Hi, My 50th birthday was on Monday. I had plans that went to pot. Last year I sold our house to move to somewhere better for my wife's health and as it needed repairs I couldn't afford. We found a secured and adapted accommodation but they didn't"t take pets so we took it on the hope of finding somewhere for us all to be. This happened last month and is the reason I was hanging on to the little money we had. Because of her disabilities I wanted this to be the last move we ever make. I usually book a night away on my birthdays but knowing the possibilities of moving I didn't this year even though it was my 50th. I did however plan for us to go to our nearest city and we were going to have a nice lunch and wander round. I had collected my voucher for a balloon flight from my parents the day before, my wife had already got me to get the book I wanted which had already arrived as had my brother in law's voucher. I only had his card and my parent"s one, none from my wife, brother, sisters, step daughters or any other family. I don't have any real friends so that wasn't an issue. Because of all this then the day out seemed really special. Last Friday the district nurse said she would see us on Monday and this one comes by 10 ish so that was good apart from when it got to Monday we waited until about 5 until one turned up. It was a different nurse. So my food plans went out the window as well as our day out. I enjoyed a day out yesterday but it wasn't the same. Looking after my wife I was looking forward to a little treat for me on a special birthday. I see all my old school friends on Facebook going here or enjoying a meal out and I know I shouldn't feel envious but that's how I feel at the moment. I feel a bit better posting this though.
Hi Andrew
I am so sorry your birthday didn't turn out too well.
As a child I worked out that birthdays often didn't reach expectations, there just seemed too much pressure for everything to be perfect. So I've always had a second birthday on my half year and that is lovely. We have a day out and a meal and it always works out fine. We do the same for our various Christmas birthdays too, they have half birthday special days too.
Maybe you could have a second one ? I think you deserve it
Kr
MrsA