Birthday Pondering

Well it's here again, even though the older I get I wonder how long I will enjoy them.  I was greeted by special people throughout the day via FaceTime, text, phone calls, and posts.  Today was a good lesson in being a grown up, as the kids did school and I worked.  Interesting enough I made two appointments to the dentist with one being a more urgent visit.  Even the hygienist said, "You must really like us to come on your birthday."  :)

The dentist was a bust for one, but all is well.  We just keep trucking and praying each day that the Lord will grant us favor, wisdom, and stature.

Lunch was another surprise as we sat for what seemed like hours with some friends.  Chatting away, laughing and joking, and eating.  I tell you what, I enjoy sitting around gaining relationships through fellowship.  It makes my heart happy.  Our sweet church does it once a month, I encourage it through park time and Mom time with co-op, and it tops it off with our family and friends.

Tonight we had a typical dinner all sitting around the table, but it included our first free bird which is always a sweet bonus.  After a while, she told us all to get in the car for a surprise.  Her idea was brilliant...she just knows her mama's heart.  She took us to the beach for Sno Balls.  Just that and the drive home ended my day with an overflowing sense of joy.  Ya know the kind that only God can give.  All 4 of my sweeties were with me, my sweet hubby too...Laughing, enjoying awesome shaved ice, then jamming and singing all the way home.

What a perfect ending to a somewhat normal day.  It's definitely in the little things, like who your with and the finite details that the Lord works out in his magnificent way.


Lord, my Abba Daddy.  I can't imagine my life without you in it.  You are so good to me and know my every need/want/desire.  Thank you for continuing to show up in every detail of my life and allowing me to see you.  These people that you've brought to me, some far away, some near, and some right here in our home are so very important to me.  They bring joy to me and give me opportunities of growth spiritually and emotionally.  I ask you to continue to shape me into the woman that you've created me to be, give me strength to continue the straight path with you, and wisdom to live a life that exudes your very character and nature.

Amen