Me @ 33

Today’s my birthday. Yep. I’m 33 today. :)
I honestly don’t think that I’ve ever come to my birthday before with a feeling of such fullness in my heart. It’s hard to explain the exact feeling, but you know – it’s that feeling you get at a moment’s notice that comes and goes in a split second and it leaves you feeling a sense of peace and like you are right where you are supposed to be. Yep, that’s where I found myself this morning early as I fed Jack and thought about what this day means to me.

As I’ve gotten older my birthday, of course, has gotten less about presents, party hats, balloons, blowing out the candles and birthday cards and more about the people I am fortunate enough to surround myself with, the blessings God has given to me and the gratefulness that I feel for another year of life; another day to love my family and be with my sweet children. Sure, growing older is scary at times and thankfully I haven’t found that first gray hair yet, but I’m determined that when I do I won’t scrounge my nose up at it, but instead embrace it. I’m definitely finding the goodness in every day life and on this 33rd birthday of mine, I am feeling so much goodness that my heart is bursting at the seams. It feels good to know that I am on the path God has chosen for me and that He is guiding me every step of the way. This past year I was blessed with one of my most favorite gifts – Jack. God is so very good. I’m ready for the next year that is ahead of me and will continue to allow myself to grow, learn, forgive, embrace and find the goodness in it all along the way.

No, today is not about the presents, party hats, balloons, blowing out the candles or birthday card. It’s about this ordinary day full of blessings that is my life and how much I am loving it. Oh, and cupcakes. I can’t forget about the cupcakes. ;)

One last thing – if you’re just itchin’ to get me something on my birthday how about a donation to support my walk for MS (in honor of my Mom)? ;) ANY amount is appreciated so much. You can click the graphic on the left side of my blog to make a donation. I’m almost to my personal goal and would LOVE to hit our team goal before April. Thanks in advance! Love and hugs to you all!