Birthdays come but once a year...
and I really look forward to it.
I enjoy the process of getting older. With each passing year I get more tools of wisdom under my belt, I learn more of who I am as an individual, wife, and now a mother. I truly believe this happens over time through life lessons, relationship with others, and trusting GOd to reveal these things through Grace.
I have have the pleasure of being surrounded by amazing people in my life, I am truly thankful. I felt not only was 'my day' for me, but a chance for me to share my appreciation with the people who have been a huge support in my life! So why not throw a party....
The little girl inside of me always wants it to be as it was back in the younger years of life when..
hand delivered invites, mom made the cake, hid the presents in her closet (where she thought we didn't see them) , games were planned, presents galore, and anticipation of "that special day" which seemed to feel like a lifetime....
but I realize as we get older, reality sets in and these things must be planned in order to be achieved.
I have learnt that 'giving is recieving'.. I planned a lunch and had some great company join me and honor my 28th year..only to arrive to a set table with a single pink rose for each gal, and a handwritten note sharing how their friendship is important to me. I was so grateful each one could join me and take time out of their busy schedules. I baked a cake to finish the lunch on a "sweet" note! I requested "no gifts" yet each person showered me with love with a card, gift, or flowers...so blessed to have friends who give from the heart!
Matt took me for a lovely date night dinner just the 2 of us, he bought be a beautiful bracelet, flowers, and a loving card! It's not to often we take time away from Jamin (cuz lets face it, we always want our cute guy included in the things we do!)
So when we do have a dinner out, its nice to reconnect and for me eat a meal slowly while it's still hot (can I hear an amen!!)
My birthday marks another day and another year of new experiences to be had..my love cup was filled and overflowing from this wonderful day and I'm so thankful to all those who made it that way! I had a plan to give, and recieved more then I could have imagined!
