sweet thirty three

today marks thirty three years for me. often, I have wondered "what have I done with my life?" I remember not too long ago I actually panicked about getting older and not having met many of the goals I thought I would accomplish by thirty. today I am happy to say I love my life and the chance I have to make it better. and not just my life, also my daughters and even my husband. so on that note I am sharing ten birthday blessings, so I can share my joy. and a few birthday wishes to share my dreams, after all what's a birthday with out a wish or two?

birthday blessings
1. three beautiful, unique, and loving daughters.
2. one loving, devoted, and fun husband, mine for eternity.
3. a very large extended family, including friends old and new.
4. a gorgeous setting to live my life.
5. a testimony of my Saviour and His gospel.
6. all my earthly needs met, and then some.
7. a body that can DO.
8. a chance to redeem myself through service to others.
9. a link to my life lines no matter how distant they are.
10. a chance to learn and express who I am and what I want to become.

my birthday wishes...
1. to grow in testimony and faith.
2. to learn to make and keep balance in my life.
3. to strengthen my body and mind.
4. to expand my horizons and talents.
5. to serve devotedly Him who gave it all to me.

p.s. pictures courtesy of kelly mccaleb of http://kellymccaleb.typepad.com/my_happy_little_life/ and yes that is me.