About 4 years ago I started writing a few thoughts about the
past year on the eve of my birthday. I think I started it because that
particular year had been one of the best years of my life (I still think that).
That year I felt like I had been beat up in the best way possible. I walked
through so much and fought through so much. I was exhausted when it was over
but goodness it was a good year. I truly believe that that was the year I grew
up.
30 has been equally as wonderful but for totally
different reasons. 30 was easy. I feel like I walked straight through it
without a blemish. For the first year in my life I can look back and remember
many more joys than sorrows. I felt protected and cared for and loved more than
any other years in my short memory.
I needed this year. I needed this rest. I needed the friends
I’ve been given. I needed to just be 30. And I was. I was just simply that.
As I look forward to the next year I hope it isn’t as easy.
I hope that I have a few bruises to show after it’s over because I believe that
fighting for things, especially things you believe in, are worth it. I’m up for
a good challenge this next year because I’ve had this wonderful year to rest up
and be prepared for what is to come.
The Lord knew what I needed this year and He provided. He
knows what I’ll need for next year and again, He will provide. So no matter
what 31 brings I can rest in that and remember the serenity of this
past year.
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