a glimpse of adventure: birthdays

it only rolls around once a year. that one day out of the year when you feel like you can get by with anything. where you receive texts, phone calls, snail mail, and Facebook posts all day long. i think of all days out of the year, one probably feels most special on his or her birthday. i know i sure do.

last week i got to celebrate my birthday in the great state of texas. a few friends asked me if i missed being around friends and family for my birthday, and though i do miss my friends and family, God has surrounded me with some pretty awesome people here in texas. from pancakes and mimosas, trampoline parks and dock sitting, to kickball games and kite flying in the park, concerts and lots of laughter, my twenty-fifth year of life was rung in with lots of joy.

as my housemates and i sat around the table sharing brunch on my day of birth, one of them asked me, "what are three things you want to accomplish or achieve in year 25?" time for some reflection. i've always been quite the goal setter, but this year's goals have been pushed on the back burner. thank goodness for birthdays and time to reflect over the past year and think about the year ahead. so along with some pictures from my birthday celebrations, i thought i'd share some of my reflections from year 24 and hopes for year 25. may each of you be celebrated and feel loved on your birthdays, just like you made me feel, thank you.

year 24-
community and relationships are a vital part of my spiritual walk
God tends to provide in ways i would never imagine, yet life turns out better than i planned for myself
i learned the importance of resting and slowing down in life
family is fun and needed in life
travel. explore. try new things. meet new people. share my story. share His story.
cut the strings and let God reign

year 25-
continue to cut strings and submit to the supremacy of God
joy. be joy. experience joy. know God as my joy.
be intentional in conversation with those around me
pray unceasingly
be dedicated and motivated to read, study, and know the Word of God
have childlike faith
take up kayaking and/or biking

just a glimpse...