So, I turn 35 today. This is the first time of my life I have actually noted my own mortality and life stage as separate entities. I am mostly aware of the gift the my life is and that I get to be alive while appreciating it which is a luxury and gift in its own right. I suppose I have not needed to reach acceptance of other elements just yet. I have an extensive family (blood and non-blood). I can stand in front of all of them and talk about living a life that is a gift. Then we will take a photo.