I have
decided that I am horrible at blogging. Horrible.
I think I
have commitment issues. My thirties are going to be my project of follow through.
Yep, I
turned 30. So far I love it. I feel
grown up with still a touch of young, so I am digging that combination. Does
anyone remember the song by Deana Carter, “Strawberry Wine?” Well there’s a
line in it that goes, “I still remember, when 30 was old….” I was 12 when that
song came out, and I remember thinking that 30 was old! YIKES!
Speaking of
which, my father’s 50th birthday came and went. It was uneventful
but really made me reflect. I guess motherhood does that. I was 12 the year my
father passed away. He was 32 when he died, and I remember everyone around me
exclaiming how young he was. At the time I couldn’t grasp it, but now that I am
only 2 years younger than he was when he passed, I am shocked at how young he
was. I am thankful in some ways that I
went through something so colossal so young. It really opened my eyes. What
followed were some immensely painful years, but looking back, it tethered me to
Christ. Up until that point I had no real faith, and that was a huge stepping
stone that fixed my path. I wouldn’t take it back. My eyes were opened to my heavenly father in
losing my earthly father.
In other news, Solomon is
turning 1! People are asking how I feel and if I am sad. The answer is no, not
really. That sounds a little weird to say. God has blessed us with this little
person and it amazes me every day how awesome this kid is. Don’t get me wrong, the baby stage was a
blast, but he is so much fun now. He is doing something new everyday, and it is a blessing to watch him learn about the world.While I was pregnant, our prayer was that God
would grow Solomon to be a mighty man of God that honors him. Our prayer is still
that for him, and God is honoring that prayer every day. Turning 1 is a
reminder of how much God has blessed us. Solomon isn’t mine, I know that he is God's, but I am thankful
that I have the opportunity to be his mom while on this life.
Well, yay, I
have finished an entry! I am applauding myself right now, and I have a little
man who has just woken up and really needs to snuggle. I am taking advantage of
these moments while I have them!
