Sunday, June 7, 2009

29 Down...and Many More to Go!

Today is my 29th birthday! It's hard to believe...mainly because of all that has taken place in that time. I look at my two precious angels (7 and 4 years old) and try to imagine their 29th birthdays...and it's going to be here before I know it. The past few months since I've blogged have been quite a ride...but that's not my excuse for not blogging. I admit that I forgot my login and password and just never got around to figuring it out until a few days ago. Now that I have it, I'll be back on the blogging bandwagon, I suppose! There's much to tell, that's for sure! But, for today, I'll simply leave it at this: birthdays, after a certain point, don't bear a whole lot of excitement. I make a huge deal out of my kids' parties...more than some would, I suppose...but you only get excited about them for a short period (maybe only a 1/4 of your lifespan) so you better live 'em up, right!? But, over the past few months I've had my share of humbling experiences. My best friend's daughter has leukemia...every birthday to her (and her family and friends) is like the breath of life. A local name here, Megan Brittain, died this past week. She was a bright, vibrant, beautiful 12 year old girl that died from a form of Cancer. Her mother died only six months prior to her diagnoses..also from Cancer. That family knows all to well the importance of birthdays and what they represent. A young woman was in a car accident the other day and is now in critical condition with the possibility that she won't make it...won't make it home to her family! That seems so inconceivable! I don't mean to rain on the birthday parade, but just a little bit of info. to let you in on a little secret - I don't take my days for granted anymore! They aren't guaranteed to me for any specific length of time, so I'm choosing to spend them more wisely, more humbly, EVEN MORE HONESTLY and FREE of any undo stress that should arise! It's good to be back in the blogging world...see you soon!

5 comments:

KristinRanae said...

Happy 29th! This year will mark my 30th!!! Ouch! :o) I love you Jennifer...you are MY breath of fresh air.

Jenn said...

Awwww....that's sweet Kristin! That's why you're my #1! Love you too!

Briana said...

I am in total agreement! Don't take anything for granted! Love and Appreciate your family and friends and make sure they know it!! Hope you had a wonderful birthday and I promise not to miss your 30th no matter what!!

LeighAnne said...

I am so glad you are back to blogging! Happy Birthday girl!!! I hope this year is the best one ever!!

Bev said...

Glad you are back to the blog !!! Waiting for the next chapter to begin.