avatarKim McKinney

Summary

Kim McKinney reflects on her 60th birthday during COVID, cherishing heartfelt messages and connections from friends and loved ones around the world.

Abstract

On the occasion of her 60th birthday, Kim McKinney shares her appreciation for the diverse expressions of love and well-wishes she has received. Despite being an introvert and the limitations imposed by the COVID pandemic, she finds joy in the cards, calls, and messages from friends both near and far. The celebration is amplified through social media and personal notes, each "happy birthday" leaving a lasting impact on her soul. Kim also acknowledges Heidi Franklin's contribution to #HeartWeek and highlights other heartfelt writings from Jenny Justice, Carolyn Riker, and Arjan Tupan, showcasing a collection of poems that resonate with the theme of love and connection.

Opinions

  • Kim McKinney values personal connections and heartfelt communication, especially on her birthday.
  • She appreciates the power of private messages and their emotional impact.
  • The act of reaching out, regardless of the medium, is seen as a meaningful gesture that touches her heart.
  • Kim expresses gratitude for the #HeartWeek initiative by Heidi Franklin.
  • She enjoys and recommends reading heartfelt poems and stories, such as those by Jenny Justice, Carolyn Riker, and Arjan Tupan, as they reflect the depth of human emotion and connection.

Heart Week

Love Notes For My Birthday

A series of haiku

Photo by Adam Kring on Unsplash

Birthday wishes sent, Cards and social media, Make me smile all day.

Private messages Sent with heartfelt emotion Pack powerful punch.

Cards, calls, in person, Beloved voices are heard All have thrilled my heart.

It’s my 60th birthday and confidentially it’s not a bad thing for an introvert to celebrate during COVID time. I hate being the center of attention, but love to hear from the people who are in my life or have been in my life, from all around the world. I even heard from my best friend from the age of nine through high school! A few messages made me teary, but most made me smile. Every “happy birthday” leaves an imprint of a heart on my soul.

Thanks to Heidi Franklin for #HeartWeek.

And here are a few words of the heart I have enjoyed so far!

From Jenny Justice

From Carolyn Riker

From Arjan Tupan

Kim McKinney loves words of the heart, be they stories or poems or love notes or great conversations. She enjoys celebrating her life and those of others.

Poetry
Heart Week
Communication
Self
Relationships
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