This year, as my birthday came and went, I was especially thankful that my birthday comes around just as the seasons are changing. The fresh Spring air brings with it a feeling of rejuvenation, it brings fresh green grass and little splashes of wildflower color to a dull brown lawn. The sun has been shining brightly for a full week now, and I am thankful. Our garden is sprouting, our flowers are blooming, and our lives are speeding up.
As I reflect on the past 30 years, I am filled with excitement about the next 30. The first 30 years of my life were spent learning who I want to be, who I am, what really matters, and what makes me happy. I've graduated high school and college, had several jobs, been married and divorced and married again, given birth to 5 beautiful children, made friends and lost them, laughed, cried, and screamed. I've been lost and found my way with God, I've been confused and learned to trust my own intelligence, I've been lonely and found my life companion. I am hopeful with all of these experiences behind me now, I can just relax and enjoy. I want to smile and watch my children grow. I want to hold the hand of my husband as we love and laugh together. I want to feel joyous and proud, sad and excited as my children marry and/or move away. I want to feel peace as I learn to put more trust and faith in God.
I am thankful for the past and oh so hopeful for the future. :)
Wow maggie, you almost had me ballingmy eyes out. You really have a way with words.
ReplyDeleteHappy Late Birthday because I think I may have missed it.....Big hugs to the kidlets!!
June a.k.a. ficklefaerie
Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThank you both for the birthday wishes!
ReplyDeleteJune, sorry to make you cry! I just have had this post on my mind for days now, so I had to get it out :)
"I am thankful for the past and oh so hopeful for the future" what a wonderful way to enter the 30's. Happy Belated Birthday.
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