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Posted On: October 19th 2026, 09:40 pm
Last day in my 40s.

As I reflect back on my life, I find myself feeling incredibly grateful for every single version of Meryl.

Some versions I’m prouder of than others. Some made better decisions, some made mistakes, and some had a lot of growing up to do. But every single one played a part in bringing me to where I am today.

There is no perfect in life. There will always be room to learn, grow, and become better.

But here’s what I’ve learned along the way…

No one knows you better than you know yourself. Trust yourself. Make the move. Take the chance. Get it wrong. Get back up. Find the lesson. And keep going.

Be grateful for what you have, appreciate the people you love, and don’t spend so much time worrying about what everyone else thinks.

Life isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about learning, growing, and becoming more comfortable with who you are.

I’m walking into 50 with a grateful heart, an open mind, and so much excitement and hope for what’s still to come ❤️
Comments (125)
dorisostad 15 days ago

dorisostad

Happy birthday Meryl! Hope all of your wishes come true

jlr1221 16 days ago

jlr1221

Happy happy bday Meryl! 50 and fabulous and here you come ! ❤️

christie.brito 16 days ago

christie.brito

Happy Birthday beautiful lady!! ❤❤

amandagrantstone 16 days ago

amandagrantstone

Happy birthday!

lululaitman 16 days ago

lululaitman

Wishing you the happiest birthday feel very blessed to have had your happy spirit and bright light in my life for over four decades… sending you so much love today and always!!!

mlh73077 16 days ago

mlh73077

Happy birthday Meryl

stephfein 16 days ago

stephfein

Beautiful words!! Happy Birthday!! Enjoy all your celebrations 🎂🎈🎉

miamibluespa 16 days ago

miamibluespa

Happy birthday 🎈❤️

kennedybrox 16 days ago

kennedybrox

happy birthday ❤️❤️❤️ wishing you an incredible year ahead!!!!!!

caseysara_ 16 days ago

caseysara_

Happy early birthday mommy!!! You are the best person I know ❤️

alixkaieyewear 16 days ago

alixkaieyewear

Happy birthday!! You are beautiful and wise xoxo

larafraum 16 days ago

larafraum

Love you and love this ❤️❤️❤️

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