So, today (well, yesterday as of 2 minutes) was my 22nd birthday. It was an AMAZING day, and I am still reveling the beauty of life, friends, family and happiness.
I woke up at 8ish and layed in bed, got some emails sent, etc. I went to the mall and got a pedicure and then went and dropped some stuff off. It was beautiful and sunny outside.
I was looking forward to Bible Study. I went to dinner at Mustard Seed to meet Bryan (I live with him and his wife) and Daniel (Bryan's son). I walk in and see Bryan talking to another friend, I thought oh how nice they ran into eachother. I walk around the corner to the table and... THERE WAS A BUNCH OF FRIENDS! I was so surprised! I honestly had NO IDEA. I had a lovely dinner with the most amazing friends I could ask for. What a blessing. I am so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life. THANK YOU to all of you, you all mean more to me than you'll ever know, I mean that! I'm not just being cliche. I can honestly say this has been the BEST BIRTHDAY I HAVE EVER HAD.
I really got to thinking lately, I am just so incredibly blessed. I love my life right now. College is challenging, but I am so thankful I can go to college. I love the work I am doing with The United States of Hope. What an honor. I love the body of Christians I belong to&my salvation. I am content with being single right now (although that doesn't mean I'm not open to that changing, hehe :)). I love my recovery, I love my health, I love my body. I love friendships, relationships, I love my family. I love all the things I can do. I love that I am now among the ranks of the living, not sickness. I love, that's who I am, what I do, what I always want to do is love.
You are off to a GREAT start here, and I'm really proud of you!
ReplyDeleteWow, the last paragraph was beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lily. I speak from the heart :)