Lots to Celebrate

 

You know the saying "blessed beyond belief"

Well...I am

 

Today is my "offical" first day of year 28 for me

I find it humerous when I look back how I thought my life would turn out

By 28, I was going to be married, three children, a house with white picket fence

....and a dog (golden retriever people)  

I had it all figured out

 

Oh, how that is far from my life right now

However, my life is better than that dream I had when I was 16

I  have a husband, children, or house, NONE of those

But I know what I do have

 Constant Joy for my life and the Lord

Peace that I am exactly where I need to be

Hope, eventually, in His time, I will receive all those things

 

 

 

My birthday might not have been spent going out to dinner with my husband

Or playing with my children and dog outside my house

But you know what, I spent my birthday doing exactly what I LOVE

I spent my birthday watching amazing student-athletes play the game they love

I got to spend my birthday working along side my passionate student workers

Last night was more than just another soccer game 

We spent the evening laughing, catching up, sharing stories

Creating memories of fellowship, mentorship and true friendships
 

 

 

And let me tell you there was also no shortage of LOVE throughout the day

With Facebook, text messages, phone calls, cards and a special lunch

I was one very blessed birthday girl

 

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In addition to my birthday, there are many reasons why I LOVE September

The weather around here can not be beat

Seahawks- enough said there

The Washington State Fair

Fall is in the air

 

But the greatest reason of all is that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

This is been another path that I did not see coming but thank the Lord everyday for this passion

I pray that one day a cure will be found

In the meantime, I pray that God will use me in the most unimaginable ways

Help raise awareness to childhood cancer

Help raise funds and financial support

Help bring faith, hope and love to children and families

Jessie Rees Foundation
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
These are just two amazing charities doing amazing things that I have a strong passion for
 

 

 

 

God has given me the opportunity to be more

Everyday He gives me that platform to live a life of significance

I went to bed last night overwelmed by the blessings He has given me the past 28 years

Blessed that He has chosen this path for my life

Hopeful, that the next 28 years will be even more beautiful and thrilling

 

 

 

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