Thursday, October 9, 2008

A Blessed Birthday

What God gave me for my birthday this year:

1. A surprise party at the local coffee shop...


2. With dear, dear friends...


3. An Italian Cream Cake made by my twelve-year-old who relished putting that many candles in the cake...I'll make you count :)


4. Dollar Tree treasures from my daughters too numerous to name

5. A new bicycle from my love

6. Flowers from a dear friend - red, my favorite!

7. Blessings through words of love from many dear friends and family members
8. A group of women praying for my heart

9. A new word for the journey, RISK (more on this later)


As I reflected on my walk this morning, I thought about how it was just all too much. I mean, why should I have all this love and attention? Why should I feel treasured and honored? I asked God that I would be able to receive the love into my heart and not allow it to just "bounce off."

I heard Him whisper, "See, this is how I love you. This is Me." And being the slow processor that I am, I am slowly steeping myself in that thought and will be for days.

1 comment:

This scrapbook is created for keeping our memories alive as God allows more surprises along the way. said...

Remember also how much your life has blessed us as well.

Cheers to another year of blessings! :)
Love,
me