the eternal 29 realization

Well, this is it. This is my last year at being "young" though it really seems "old" to be 29. Today is my birthday and I can't believe I am where I am today. Honestly, I thought I'd be living in Africa by now with 5 kids and a husband in a little hut, tending a farm, sharing God's greatness and seeing people's lives turned around for His glory.

Instead of that, I am in the Air Force learning something new, still awaiting the day when I can step onto blessed African soil. Don't get me wrong; I love my husband and boys, my friends and family, and the military, but I still dream of holding those African babies and witnessing God working in their lives. One day, I hope.

I haven't seen much in my life but here's a bit of what I have seen and/or experienced (not in order):

1. Ronald Reagan's inauguration
2. cassette tapes of 80's & 90's
3. CD's
4. PC that I had to program via a cassette tape and tape recorder plugged into my TV
5. AOL that charged like a million dollars a minute
6. LP's (brother's 100+ collection)
7. 8 tracks
8. Atari
9. Nintendo
10. Nintendo 64
11. What PS & Xbox is out now...?
12. Had a Pinto that was nice.
13. Wished for a Probe.
14. Drove across TX in the "backseat" of an EXP.
15. Lord knows how many dogs...
16. ...or even how many schools.
17. Been to New Zealand, Australia, and deep in Mexico.
18. Lived on both coasts of US and through 21 states (I think).
19. Climbed mountains
20. Swam in rivers
21. Swam in safe lakes
22. Swam in dirty water
23. Been in Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
24. gigantic car phones become a tiny thing that hangs on your ear
25. Helped 4 dogs give birth to wonderful puppies
26. Took a puppy with spina bifada to the vet
27. volunteered countless hours
28. gave birth to 2 wonderful boys
29. got married...still waiting for dream wedding and honeymoon
30. enlisted in the military
31. Have a great relationship with my God.

There are so many more things I could say but I know that each day and each year will only get better and better.

Thank you, Lord, for what you have blessed me with. I love my friends and family and sometimes take them for granted. Help me to be a blessing to them and to remember why they are in my life. You trusted me with their loyalty and love. You trusted me to do obey Your Word at this point in Your plan for Your people. Help me to exceed Your expectations, in Jesus' name...AMEN.