May Meaning

It was the first week of May, and as usual, Ellie had her annual birthday party to plan. She gazed out the window at the bright sunshine and thought about how she could make this year’s celebration even more special. Her best friend, Clara, had already called to ask if she could bring a plus-one. Ellie smiled and said, 'Of course, you may. Just let me know if there’s anyone in particular.' She chuckled to herself, realizing that May was always a month of plans and celebrations. As she sat down at her desk to finalize the guest list, she remembered last year’s stormy May weather and thought, 'It may rain this weekend, but I’m hoping it stays clear.' But then again, she knew weather could be unpredictable this time of year. Later, her mom walked in with a fresh pot of coffee. 'You may want to check the decorations you ordered,' she suggested, handing Ellie a tablet. Ellie smiled at the thoughtful advice, but she couldn't help but think that maybe everything was going too smoothly for this birthday. She pondered, 'Maybe I should add one more surprise.' As the days passed, Ellie became more excited for her party, and yet there was a small voice of doubt inside her. Could the party truly be perfect? She couldn’t be sure, but she decided to give it her best shot. 'May the best ideas win,' she thought, as she clicked the final button to confirm the venue. By the time the event arrived, the weather had turned out to be perfect, and the guests were all thrilled. As the cake was cut and everyone sang 'Happy Birthday,' Ellie thought to herself that this was one of the best May birthdays she had ever had. She knew that, although the month of May might bring uncertainty, it also brought hope and the possibility of wonderful things.