My last birthday
(Sent by Erika González, a student from Panamá City, Panamá)

My birthday is on December 18. I don't want to tell you the year, because you know women prefer to keep a secret about it.

Well, I worked in the morning. During that day I received a lot of gifts from my co-workers, parents and friends, but the most special gift that I received was from my little son, Gabriel (he is 4 years old). He gave me a lot of kisses and hugs.

My husband invited me to take lunch to a nice hotel restaurant and he gave me flowers and wine. Everything was pretty and nice.

My mother-in-law baked a big and delicious birthday cake and in the evening my parents and friends sang happy birthday to me.

I thank God for giving me a new year of life.