It's My Birthday

Today is my birthday! Last year we had an 80s-themed murder mystery party.  It was so much fun that I decided that this is who I'm going to be: the murder mystery party gal!  Yes, I am! 

This year, the timing is such that my husband and I are sharing the party; it's going to happen on his birthday.  And our theme? Time travel steampunk! I can hardly wait.

Meantime, today is my birthday.  I'm another year older.  It's a blessing.  I'm thankful for every birthday. My big sister stopped having them ten years ago. I hate that.  I am older than she'll ever be, and that is plain old wrong. So, I'm old, getting older, and needing to get older so that these girls don't lose a second momma.

Thank you, Lord, for my life.  For my heart beating and lungs breathing.  And for the people I know and things I get to do.  Please keep this heart beating and lungs breathing.  Don't give up on my flaws. Finish the work you started. Keep growing me up so that the people who love me are more blessed than burdened.