another year of life to celebrate

Tomorrow is my 43rd birthday. I have completed 43 years of living. I'm beginning my 44th year on this earth. This isn't the traditional way to think of your birthday, but it's the way my dad has taught me to.

I started to think of my 43rd year and put together my annual report in my mind. So many happenings! So many friends! I'm not the same woman today as 364 days ago. I'm thankful for this fact. I have grown in ways I could not have dreamed. Though, there are some lessons I'm repeating that I haven't captured yet.
For this fact, I share vs 8b from Psalm 119, "Please, don't give up on me!"

So today, I make my to do list for year 44. I will strive to achieve excellence. The journey is not easy, but I will do my best.

Make time to be still and listen....say I love you to those I truly treasure regularly....remember there is joy in each and every morning....reflect on what has been but rejoice in what is....strive to grow in my gifts....tread in honesty and humbleness on this path I walk.