I’ve been ordered to go rest. So I am. In my room, looking towards the mountains, resting and writing to you. They’ve (meaning my family) have the whole day planned for me. With the hectic of last week I hadn’t been able to prepare like I would in writing to you my friends. Its been a good week. A very good week.
My family has given me one of the best gifts they could have given me. A week of NO planning. You see I’ve adapted over the years, I’ve gone from type b personality to type A. I can plan with the best of them…but I’d rather not. I love surprises the idea that has been made with me or someone I love in mind to encourage them. Having a week with very little planning, I have taken every full advantage of that as I can. All I’ve really decided on was my coffee flavor, doughnuts, my cake…books to read and some games. That’s it really….other than the usual waking up routine. The time of no planning will be up on Sunday…or maybe I can stretch it to Monday. I’m even going to think of Monday, a day I love- but right now I’m technically on vacation and in celebration mode.
Today is a good good day. I am thankful.
I’m going to brag on my family. You see, like many we’ve had hit hard hard times in past years and this year has been a rollercoaster but not as affected by the virus. Still we’ve remained together. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and we’ve moved as we could forward. Together. As in unity. Oh be sure we’ve had our fair share of discussions and a tiny bit of fighting (very rarely on that end though)…we’re not perfect. But my family? I’m in the most perfect family for me. You want to know who my best friends are? My family- my mom, my sister, and my dad. They are my friends, the closest ones
Besides my family, I have a beautiful church family. They are the reasons I’ve found strength at times to keep going. They’ve challenged me, they’ve been there, and like me they’re imperfectly perfect. This year will mark almost 20 years…that’s a long time. A new decade with my church family and a new decade for me today.
I’ve discovered life is sweet when gathered around people I love.
It is the simple things that make me happy. As I go forward in a new age…I don’t expect that to change. I allow myself twice to three times a year to reflect on my past. To be able to count my blessings and say good bye. It’s bittersweet today…as I start to say goodbye to the heartbreaking and yet joyous years. Say goodbye and start to step into a new decade and well for me it seems a new life in a way. Not that my calling or circumstances may change, but rather the inside of me. This year beyond all the other years save when I was 18 and 25, I’m expecting marvalous things.
Expectant of great things, great relationships, and expectant of the goodness of God. The love of my Father is overwhelming. The closer He draws me, the more I discover His goodness and love towards mankind. He is a good good father.
This year has been about exploring. Having the freedom to explore and try new things. To release, go forward, and explore have been my good friends these three years. Life with my Father God is an adventure and there’s no one else whom I’d rather do life with.
For my birthday today, I’m filled with both excitement and thoughtfulness. I think of my friends and how dear they are both near and far. My blessings are far too numerous. I still think life is better when you are laughing, drink really good coffee, and gather with those whom are willing to jump on the adventures God has for them while sharing life with me. Yes…my blessings are far far too numerous to count.
I hope today on my birthday you laugh. I hope that you hug those you love a little closer. If you love coffee or tea (whatever drink you like) that you raise up a glass and say something you’re grateful for. Go to a place that make you at ease surround with beauty and allow God to sing over you. That’s the best part…His voice singing over you, having a conversation with you…stay a while and be with Him. That’s what I hope that you will do today on my birthday is be drawn to Him and know His goodness.
Enjoy today my dear friends. There’s not going to be quite like another June 12 as it will be today. A mark of something glorious and a turning of a new chapter. I can hardly wait.