So tomorrow is The. Big. Day.
Yes, it’s my birthday and more than anything I cannot wait hear my little girls sing “Happy Birthday” to me when I wake up in the morning.
It’s funny how as I’ve gotten older, birthdays have become more blah to me.
Thirty-two doesn’t feel like the most special number ever.
But, then again, it is special.
It is special because I have so much to be thankful for.
I have a husband who is home. And he even has the day off of work tomorrow. We get to spend the day together. It is so different from last year’s birthday when I spent the morning crying because the lonliness was so painful.
I have wonderful, beautiful, loving children. Children who have been looking forward to their mommy’s birthday for weeks, maybe even months. Children who are one of my life’s greatest blessings.
I have a growing relationship with Christ. My faith is strong. My times of worship and quietness before the Lord have been so peaceful and encouraging. I hold on to times like these to get me through the desert times of life. And I am holding on for dear life and clinging to my savior.
I have supportive family who love me for me. Who pray for and encourage and love.
I have wonderful friends that God has placed in my life. I am thankful for each and every one of them. They allow me to be a part of their lives.
And, yes, I even have you. I am thankful that you allow me to share my life with you. It has challenged me in so many ways and taught me many, many lessons, especially over this last year. I have learned to be more transparent and to process my thoughts. Thank you for reading, for commenting, for subscribing, and for faithfully supporting.
Sidnie says
So very much to be thankful for.
What a wonderful blessing!!
Happy Birthday, Monica. You’re an amazing friend.
I hope your day is so very special!
XOXO.
Donnetta says
Happy Birthday… tomorrow. May your day be filled with new memories to take into the days and years ahead.
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Jenn says
Happy Birthday to you, Monica! May you have a special day with your family.
Erin @ Closing Time says
I hope you have an amazing, blessed birthday! I know it will be so special to have your husband there with you! I think 32 is a pretty wonderful age (especially considering that I just celebrated my 32nd last month)!! 🙂
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Amy K. says
Monica,
Happy Birthday! Hope this is the best one yet! Enjoy your day.
Hugs, Amy
LifeAtTheCircus says
Happy Birthday! I am so thankful the Lord brought you into my life through our blogs. I hope you have a wonderful day with your family celebrating you and all the Lord has done in your life.
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Cristine says
Happy birthday! What a touching post!
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Adrienne @ Custom Photo Invitations says
Happy birthday! Yes you do have a lot to be thankful for. Your post was great and reminded me to be thankful for what I have.
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Jordan says
I hope your day was wonderfully special! I am thankful for you and your friendship! 🙂
homegrownstrawberries says
Any Birthday is a special one! I hope this one is one to remember!
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