Sunday, February 20, 2011

a great birthday

yes, i'm wearing a tiara!

today was my birthday and it was a great one too! first of all i had so many family and friends who thought of me...and life doesn't get better than that. thank you all for making my life richly abundant.

and second it was the last day of my year of taking pictures. i have taken a picture everyday for the past year to document all the wonderful blessings that the Lord pours my way... and there have been buckets. i am literally drenched with His goodness. so this picture journal of blessings and things i am grateful for is full of breathtaking sunsets, family gatherings, yummy food, leaves, flowers, friends, books, haircuts, school kids, my kids, more friends, even my favorite medicine (Nyquil in case you're curious). it has been a hard year, but also a glorious year. and i anticipate another wonderful one coming up. i know the Lord doesn't just give up giving.

so in this year of 'becoming' i may not be taking pictures daily but i think being grateful is always a focus. it's part of embracing life. i've always been so grateful to have the gospel in my life for the main reason that i know who to thank.

and Heavenly Father, thank you for it all.

3 comments:

Carol said...

We look great together -- your tiara looks more like a halo (more appropriate!!!)

Kirsten said...

happy birthday!
I love reading your thoughts, you truly are one amazing woman, and I'm grateful our paths crossed, and that you are a part of my life.
Thank you for always helping me see the good in everything.

Tanya said...

Happy Birthday dear friend. You've got to stop hanging out with Marn--you two are starting to look alike. You are both beautiful I might add. Oh Carol and Stacy are also beautiful but they haven't taken on Marn appearance quite yet.