Actually, although I honestly am not looking forward to hitting the big 3-0, I hope that when that time comes I'll embrace it with grace and enthusiasm. In interviews all the "older" movie stars always tout their 30s as being a wonderful time of self-awareness, personal growth, and
I was so humbled as my family and friends poured out the birthday love. I was touched by each-and-every facebook message, the dinner out with my girlfriends, the flowers from my my sister and brother in Spokane, the singing message from my in-laws, the phone calls, the gifts, the cards.
Especially this card. BEST CARD EVER:
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| Inside: "Go give 'em something to gossip about" (Thank you, Meg. 2013 Cruise for sure!) |
God has blessed me with an incredible community of people - near and far, young and old - and I hope never to take them for granted.
My husband also made my birthday wish come true by taking Landon and I to Disneyland.
When I was a child I used to feel sorry for my parents at Christmastime. My sister and I had so many gifts compared to their few packages of tee-shirts and socks. But now that I am a mother I understand: there is absolute JOY in watching your child delight in something; which is why I wanted to take our boy to "the Big Castle where Mickey Mouse lives." And it really is 10x more fun seeing Landon grin ear-to-ear on the teacups then actually riding the teacups themselves. I had the most amazing birthday experiencing my son's intoxicating happiness. And you know what amazes me, the fact that God feels the exact same way about me. He delights in me when I enjoy HIm and the gifts, experiences, and blessings He has given me. Humbled & Amazed.
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1 comment:
Glad you had such fun at Disneyland! I've celebrated many a birthday there. November is always such a good month for Disneyland, don't you think?
30's not bad! There's a lot of good to look forward to in a new decade. :)
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