The Outcome of the XMM Birthday Saga

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Registered: 07-25-2003
The Outcome of the XMM Birthday Saga
Fri, 04-09-2004 - 1:48pm
while there are certainly more important issues going occuring on this board, the issue of whether or not to send my XMM a birthday present seemed to be pretty important to me, so i thought i would update on my progress.

I did not send a CD, a book or even a card. My XMM did call me the other day and seemed like he really wanted to remind me of his birthday. I kind of played dumb and then told him, Happy Birthday! it was no big deal, very non chalant.

I have to say, i feel a little sorry for him, as his W is out of town and will miss his birthday. I did send him an email yesterday telling him Happy Good Friday, Happy Birthday and Happy Easter .

I do have this incredible urge today to call him and tell him the same, but i won't. I did a nice gesture, without putting myself out there too much--and not expecting anything back. It's OK, i think to acknowledge someone's important day--especially someone who has been important in your life. and he LOVES his birthday--even counts his half-birthday as a special day in his life. Go Figure!

Glad i got thru all that process. Thanks for the help on it. It was a minor issue, but the process of going thru it is important for me for healing and growth.

Clarice