Today I turn 38 (Officially at 12:07pm). Over the past 38 years I have been through a lot.
I learned that my "daddy" was my adopted dad and that I had a biological one out there. I then watched as my parents divorced. I seen a man step into my mom and my sisters lives that was anything anyone could want in a dad and he took care of us and raised us.
I have had heartaches as I have lost some people close to me, some way before their time, but they all served a purpose while they were here. I learned at a very young age that some people are not meant to have long lives when I lost my best friend. I have cried over lost boyfriends (I know, I know what was I thinking).
I married my best friend when I was just 19 years old (Yes I have been married for 18 years) and I wouldn't change a thing. We together have been through so much and yet here we are stronger than ever.
I have two beautiful kids that mean the world to me. I also have a very special nephew that I think of more as my son and I love him dearly.
Life has dealt me a bad hand at times and I like to think that I have come through them with grace and dignity.
All in all my 38 years have been so extremely blessed.
I have a home, it may be small, but I like it because we don't have to much space separating us. It isn't about the possessions you have, but about the love of those whom surround you.
My life is far from perfect, we have fights, we are argue, sometimes I want to run away, but I can't because I know this is were I am meant to be.
I am happy with my life as I am surrounded by wonderful and supportive family and friends.
I live my life on faith and know that I may not have much here but when I get where I am going my life lived will have been worth it. I look forward to what God has for me in my future and the doors that he will open for me.
I feel blessed that my husband was supportive of me during the years that I stayed at home because I believe it is important to be their for my children and raise them and not depend on a daycare or someone else to do what I should do (not saying that it is wrong for everyone) and when the time came I went out and started to work. I have a great job that allows me to be there for my children when I need to be. I have wonderful co-workers and enjoy my 29 hours a week and summers/holidays/breaks off with my kids.
I am also happy to have 5 weeks to make a little money by working summer school for a few hours 4 days a week and get to hang out with a great group of people.
I have a wonderful church family, whom I have missed the past few months due to illnesses around this house and some out of town trips. But I am looking forward to getting back to church.
I have friends that are still around even if it is years between when we see each other, but facebook keeps us connected.
I love my life, imperfections and all. I hope that I continue to blessed over the next 38 years of my life.
