The Big 3-0

So in 3 months and 6 days I turn the big 3-0! I am starting to get the swelling of the throat as I say the number. I think back over the last ummm almost 30 years and I am quite proud (if I do say so) of the accomplishments I have. I've gone on 2 missions trips, worked with the church, done children's camps... I met a WONDERFUL man had a beautiful wedding. Gave birth to 2 of the most amazing children in the world. We own a beautiful house. I could go on...

There has almost been sadness in the last 30 years, we moved from St. Louis to VA, while at the time seemed awful has turned out wonderful! My parents moved back to St. Louis leaving us here in VA where we had begun our own lives/careers. Friends have come and gone in my life, due to distance or just a change in life's directions.My grandparents on both sides have all passed. My father just 6 months after my wedding succumbed to the disease that had taken hold of him. As I approach the 3-0 for me it has been a time of assessment on my life... where I have been, where I want to go. I pray that God has been pleased with me and the life I am living in him.

Hopefully if all goes well, I will be able to go back to where I came to celebrate my birthday (St. Louis that is). With the family who I don't get to see often due to distance but is never far from my heart.

To grow old.... Is to live life to the fullest and to capture the memories in the scrapbook in my head!