Speaking of 30...

I can't believe I've reached another decade! I still feel like I am/should be in college at times but am reminded ever so often and on so many different levels that's not the case!  I went from being 20 and a junior in college to getting married at 22, living in 4 different places, having 2 babies at 29 and being married 8 years by the time I turned 30. So, I am guessing things can go from one end of the spectrum to another in your 20's and that the 30's aren't quite so extreme?! It's been 10 of the best and hardest years of my life but I am who I am today because of it and I have to say I am thankful.  Not only did I fall in love with the most wonderful man on the planet but so many sweet and precious friends have come into my life. There's nothing like the work of the Lord's hand in a friendship and every place I have lived in the past decade He has been so faithful in giving me dear friends along the way (not to mention the ones He so graciously gave in the decade before that!) I have been blessed with a wonderful family whose love for me and for them continues to grow. I was given wonderful in-laws in my 20's who are and continue to be such a highlight of my life. My two baby girls who I (we) prayed for, for so long are just my heart and if the Lord didn't surprise us all by giving us two at one time...mercy, mercy. His ways knocked my socks off that day...

I am one blessed woman who is thankful for so many, many things, but especially for the start of another decade. Here's to another healthy one full of love for my Lord and for those around me...