@rivermaya34
I know what you mean about feeling unloved. It took most of my years to realize that God never intended for us to feel unloved. I testified to that in my book that was finally published a few months ago. Our spirituality can be compromised by just feeling "unloved". This is the realization that I had to learn from looking at a fruit (the pineapple) and seeing the analogy of spirituality for my body, soul and mind.
Great that your birthday was remembered by people who love you. God created us to lean on each other for love. Only His children are capable of knowing what His love for us means. Sometimes and most always in my life as I confess--we forget that the only love we need is from our Lord and Savior. Father God is our first love, after all! He's the only one that will not ever forsake us. You are loved my friend.