In the years since my dad's passing, I have not wanted to celebrate my birthday. Too many painful memories, and it has resulted in a PTSD type response when anyone would want to wish me a happy birthday or want to celebrate.
However, this year my birthday has fallen on Memorial Day, and I spent the day performing in a Memorial Day ceremony with the band I play with. The City of Sugar Land invited us to perform in their event, and Jeff, Mom, and David all came to watch the event (and us perform).
It was a good day. No stress, no issues.
