Today is my big day...I am busting right on through the 30's. I have to say that all my dreams and aspirations for my life at 30ish are indeed coming true. I am blessed to know God and have a personal relationship with him that is an anchor in any life storm & my eternity is all shored up (what a bonus); I have two healthy children (who are also unbelievably handsome and funny); a fabulous, devoted hubby with integrity; overall good health; both my parents alive and well...still married and still fun to share life with; all my siblings and I speak, love, and enjoy each others company, many great nephews and NIECES; 2 grandmothers still with me to enjoy and love; supportive and loving aunts and uncles and fun cousins; wonderful in-laws, sis-n-laws and bro in-laws; a church where I still see miracles and life change happen, where people are authentic,and where I feel loved, accepted, and can have a meaningful place to serve and share the gospel; good friends that are truly more than just people to have fun with, but people to go through life ups and downs and celebrations with; just enough "paid" work that I enjoy (I like teaching...really I do...and it is funny that I was a teacher cadet drop out--I told my Mom I would NEVER teach); a mother-in-law that want to and enjoys keeping my kids so I can make money and don't have to worry about the boys AND she makes at least one lip-smackin' meal a week that I don't cook or clean up; a home I love every square inch of; and I get to be with my boys at home --what a privilege; we have just enough money to be comfortable and enjoy life but not enough to fight over and worry about; I have lots of places to plant plants, time to play tennis (seasonal opportunity only) and walk (most days); good books a waitin' on me; a new-to-us camper and great adventures in it this past year; AND I enjoy our "lawn- ornament" animals we have added to our family. I really AM where I pictured myself being...where in life I really hoped to be at this age...and that brings a lot of satisfaction and peace. I give God all the glory for answering my prayers and blessing me beyond belief. I cannot count my blessings ENOUGH! I could go on and on and I am sure that I left something or someone out that really brings meaning to my life but it was fun to think about what really makes my life tick at this point and to get it all down on paper for me and my kids one day!
Still, today is rather stinky in and of itself...Jonas is sick...he has ear infections and sinus junk, I am sick with a sinus infection and Jeb has 2 terrible ear infections--hours at docs offices, 300 bucks in docs visits, and meds and antibiotics all around. Jeb started school today and I truly did miss him....the house was so quiet...Caleb was whiny...I am sure he will be sick soon...my students seem to all have stories that make me want to cry...AND I have to work this afternoon AND it is overcast...yuck. Birthdays are just not what they used to be! When I get done with work, I am going to get some Chinese food (what a treat to me!), and come home and snuggle with David Baldacci--my favorite author. THAT I am looking forward to! I am going to see my sis this weekend so that should be FUN AND J and I have a big date planned and sitters all lined up...it is just that this actual day stinks...and that is fine b/c the bigger picture is that Life is GOOD!
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