Surviving 30...

In case you were concerned, I did survive 30! In fact, it was quite a wonderful weekend:) Thank you to you all for making my day SOOO special...I felt so loved & blessed:) I wanted to share a few photos from the weekend...events include a dinner party on my birthday-day, family party, & weekend with Hannah. If you'd like to see more, visit my facebook page:)

Happy Earth Day

I saw my first ladybug today...it stayed put on my windshield for about a minute before deciding to fly away. I can't help but think of 2 things when I see a ladybug...first, my friend Hannah comes to mind since she's a lover of ladybugs (or ladybird beetles as they are known in Europe) & second, that spring is here. The time for birth, growth, green, & sunshine are here! I was reading a bit about ladybugs...not only are they pretty but they're quite useful in nature. Did you know that the Mall of America releases thousands of ladybugs each spring as a way to keep their indoor gardens beautiful & free from pests? Yeah, neither did I! It leaves to think how cool God our Creator is...He's creative in His design of the little ladies, He's thorough in His work of perfecting every spot, He's smart when it comes to the ladybug's usefulness in society, & if He cares so deeply about the design of a ladybug...then how much more lovely are we in His eyes. We are His craftmanship & workmanship, formed in the image of Himself. Let me never forget that!

So on this Earth Day, take a moment to stop, enjoy the nature around you, give thanks to God for the beauty around you, and maybe even gaze at a ladybug!

The countdown...

Hey ya'll! I'm so sorry for not posting anything since November...is that possible??? Yes, when you're me, it is! I gotta tell ya it's nice to know people actually look at my blog:)

I received a facebook message from my friend today reminding me of my countdown. That's right, folks, 5 days left before I leave my current decade to move into a "wiser" (so I'm told) one. It still takes away my breath (a bit) that I could be at such a moment in life. Now I realize that many folks (i.e. Carolyn) would say, "30 is young, so stop complaining." And yes, I do agree...but come on, throw me a bone here...it's still a big deal!

It's funny how life takes you where you never imagined. I must admit I'm such a girl...I thought I would be experiencing marriage and children at this point in life. And to be honest, it's hard at times to watch those life-changing moments occur around me yet not allow ME to be the participant. Don't get me wrong, I love that those moments and changes are occurring to my dear friends...I love being a part in those joyous times. And I say thank you to my friends who have included me in those special moments.

And then I get up from my stinkin' pity party and see all that my Lord has given to me for NEARLY 30 years. I have been blessed to have a healthy family who displays agape love; a best friend who is experiencing a healthy pregnancy; friends who generously give me the title of "Auntie Sue" to the most precious little ones in this world; 2 cats who greet me no matter what my day held; a group of college friends who allow me to be silly & grow in my knowledge of entertainment/reality TV; friends whom I've met at church who love to give hugs & listen to my desires & actually think I'm funny; an education & job that challenges & fulfills me especially when I look into my patient's eyes; a country that's not perfect by any means but one that is free---a blessing many women do not experience; colleagues & coworkers who have become my mentors; and MOST importantly, a Lord who has saved me, forgiven me and has given me these unworthy blessings.

So, what more could a girl want? I have so much more that I could have dreamt:)