Recently I took note of something special, my birthday and how it has been celebrated by the people around me, especially my love once, Among all the birthdays I’ve celebrated, one stands out as the most special to my heart, not because of grandeur or loud celebration, but because of a simple, heartfelt gesture that touched the deepest part of me. It was the only birthday I ever received a cake for my birthday celebration .
The cake wasn’t the biggest or the fanciest, but it was special because it came from someone who truly cares,my lovely partner and for the fact I have never gotten one before made it special to me. The moment I saw it, my heart melted. It wasn’t just flour and icing to me; it was love, thoughtfulness, and the fulfillment of a silent wish I had carried for years.
Growing up, birthdays passed by quietly. We were taught not to take it too seriously because it was just like every other day. So I grew up not expecting much .
The previous birthdays were just a regular normal birthday routine to cook and eat with family or friends, whoever happens to be around at that moment.especial prayers would be offered to the celebrants and that's all. But this one came like a beautiful surprise that broke through the ordinary and carved its place in my memory forever. My partner went out of her way to make me feel special, and in that moment, I felt seen, valued, and deeply loved.
The joy in my heart that day was unexplainable. We laughed, we sang, and we shared slices of cake that tasted sweeter than anything I had ever known ,not just because of the sugar, but because of the emotion behind it.
That birthday reminded me that it’s not the size of the gift that counts, but the heart behind it. And from that day forward, I’ve carried that moment with me like a treasure,something to pull close when days are hard, and life feels heavy. It reminds me of someone that still cares.
It also taught me not to give up easily on the things we really desire or wish for in life. We might not be able to afford it ourselves , sometimes not because it took expensive , it might just be because we were too to get it ourselves, but when someone gifts us , we should really show them how much it means to us.
