My heart is full, it overflows

Two days ago, I marked my time,

With grateful heart and joy sublime.

A birthday blessed, my forty-seven,

A quiet glimpse of earthly heaven.

With sisters dear, both near and far,

Each one of them my guiding star.

Their laughter, love, their warm embrace,

Filled every corner of that space.

The prayers, the wishes softly said,

Like gentle light around me spread.

From family, friends, and those beside,

Who walk this journey as my guide.

My heart is full, it overflows,

With every grace He still bestows.

Each day a gift, so rich, so true,

A life made bright in every hue.

I count my years, my months, my days,

Not lost in time, but filled with praise.

Reminded in each breath I take,

To laugh and love for goodness’ sake.

To live life well, to give so much,

Ai generated :)

To cherish every soul and touch.

For in this path, I’ve come to see,

His love surrounds and carries me.

And on this road, come what may be,

He walks each step in stride with me.

If this is life, so full, so blessed—

I know I’m living at my best.

Sr. Rita Marie Apura, CSFN

24 March 2026