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What does one say on their birthday? Thank you, God! I have acknowledge the fact that I lead a very blessed life, and I can only attribute that to God. I have always known God was real my entire life; I have spoken with him nearly every day since I started High School and more so now as a mother and wife. I am not a wonderful person. When I do nice things it is usually something I offer to do without thinking and realize I cannot back out, but those are usually the things I am most proud of doing and thankful that I have done them. Most notable: Our Adoption.

As a child Twenty-nine seemed so old, but as I sit here now looking back at my life I realize it is just the number of times I have made it around the Sun, my life measures far greater in that of accomplishments, relationships, and memories. After all I do plan on living to one hundred, Lord willing, and so this is not even a half way mark. I have learned a lot, and I try to do better. My emotions and negativity often get the best of me, but I think as long as I strive to do better then I will be a better person.

Subjectivity is possibly my greatest struggle and best teacher. I want to understand the world, people, and places. One thing that I learned early was that Love can transcend all situations (except politics apparently) all struggles, cultures and races. Martin Luther King Jr. once said:

"Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

I am striving to make progress, if anything in my tiny corner of the world. Thank you for following and giving me someone to write to. Take care and God Bless!

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