Claiming 30 As The New 20

Public Announcement: J mom turned 30 on April, 27, 2009!

I love celebrating birthdays, but I have not been looking forward to turning 30 in the least. I feel like 30 is a reminder of all the things I have not achieved yet in my life. I have so many goals and dreams and time just keeps going by faster and faster. How is one to ever get it all done? I am struggling just to keep my "To Do" list in order, care for my home and family, and actually sit down and play with my son. How I am ever going to get my first book published, travel the countryside, be a well-know public speaker, reverse world hunger and well, I realize that one might be a bit much.

So here I am, 30 today and I am starting to realize that it will happen all in God's time. He has a plan for my life. He will give me the time if I truly allow Him to be King of my life!

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The weekend was full of celebrating. My parents came down for the weekend to watch Seth so I could spend all day Saturday scrapbooking with friends; even had cake with lunch. Then we went out to Famous Dave's for supper. Sunday a friend had cake there for me whole Edge class (fifth and sixth grade Sunday School) to celebrate once again. We about set off the church's fire alarm with all the smoke from 30 trick candles! That afternoon was more celebrating with family. I was tuckered out!

Jason and Seth got me a new, much desired mandolin for using in the kitchen. I can't wait to cut up some fries and veggies! I was under the impression that we would go out to dinner as a family since we have a rule: I WILL NOT cook on my birthday! However, it started to become apparent that there was something else in the works...

I went to the back door to find three friends from church looking for me! They took me out for a night on the town to celebrate. Just the girls! I have not been "kidnapped" by girlfriends for a night out since college. I felt like a silly teenager! It was a huge blessing to me and I will never forget it. God has blessed me with some amazing women to help me keep it all in perspective. Who would have thought that my closest friends at this stage of life would be in their 40's and 50's while I was afraid to leave my 20's!?! The joy God brings those who love Him!

Thanks family and friends and thank you most of all to my Savior!