The day, May 29th, began with seeing Papa at my kitchen table when I returned from
my morning run. He came in late the night before when Drew brought him
in from San Francisco. Then Young and Eugene stopped by with a gift
of jeans which are Young's designs. As much as clothes can change our lives,
these will be the jeans that keep on giving!
Next stop.....Earth Bound Farm with a few friends.
I spent my last birthday morning here as well....
it is such a beautiful place.
Bobo got Papa over to the tractor....
sweet friends Cherrelle and Anaiha
of course....Joy and Emeline
Bobo by my side.
I had written some thoughts that afternoon about my birthday.
In the past birthdays can sometimes be hard.
"Birthday- all celebration doesn't have to happen in a day.
I receive love on many days in many ways. I have days
I receive so much and it isn't even my birthday.
I am really thankful for my life....that I can choose
how I live in it (mostly), who is in it, how my
house feels, what surrounds me, and the flow of my days.
I feel so grateful for my days. How I create with my hands,
my quiet times, my interactions with Dev and Bobo,
Drew and I in the evenings. I feel safe, loves, surrounded,
full, understood, filled with choices, ad I am never bored,
I have grown from a little girl to a wife and mama that
gets to "direct" the ship of our home in the days with autonomy
and they follow! Thank you God!
A new thought from Joy today- to see how God loves me and sees me,
He celebrates me on the day of my birth.
God take away anything in my thought life that is not from you and restore a
confidence of who I am in God- in You!
In this year, let Andrew and I know what it really means to be loved
by You and pass that on to our children."
I had written some thoughts that afternoon about my birthday.
In the past birthdays can sometimes be hard.
"Birthday- all celebration doesn't have to happen in a day.
I receive love on many days in many ways. I have days
I receive so much and it isn't even my birthday.
I am really thankful for my life....that I can choose
how I live in it (mostly), who is in it, how my
house feels, what surrounds me, and the flow of my days.
I feel so grateful for my days. How I create with my hands,
my quiet times, my interactions with Dev and Bobo,
Drew and I in the evenings. I feel safe, loves, surrounded,
full, understood, filled with choices, ad I am never bored,
I have grown from a little girl to a wife and mama that
gets to "direct" the ship of our home in the days with autonomy
and they follow! Thank you God!
A new thought from Joy today- to see how God loves me and sees me,
He celebrates me on the day of my birth.
God take away anything in my thought life that is not from you and restore a
confidence of who I am in God- in You!
In this year, let Andrew and I know what it really means to be loved
by You and pass that on to our children."
This boy never takes a nap....he was worn out!
We went and picked up Deveraux early from school.
We all had a quiet time in the afternoon, it was nice
to have this time. I had some moments leading to my
birthday of knowing another year older means another
year with more statistics against me for having a baby.
I said in my journal the night before, "I am sad that 42 represents
baby "bad" numbers go up. I love having my babies and as they lay
on either die of me tonight, I feel truly blessed-truly I am.
And my man who loves me, attempts to understand me,
and whose company I really like. I am blessed."
Andrew had asked me a couple of days before if he could
take me out on a date during my birthday evening. Honestly, I struggled
with this plan. I felt bad that this would be my dad's first day with us. I also
wanted to be with our kids for my birthday evening.
I was wondering why he could possibly be introducing this
new idea into our birthdays....of going out together.
You know me and change have a hard time.
Andrew said it will just be for a little bit. It was a bit of an
argument. The next morning, I said, yes, I can give this time.
Needless to say, Andrew had to work really hard for the surprise
that awaited me on my birthday evening.....
A Surprise Party!
I took this picture because from the side of this house
people just came running towards me (once I stepped in the gate),
friends who came to celebrate. I had a small suspicion something
was up but nothing prepared me for that moment of people running
towards me with such glad hearts. My children also came running.
What joy. I just had to stand and gladly receive.
It gave me a picture of heaven somehow....
And it was dear Young who was behind all of it.
This was her first time hosting a surprise party.
Such a gift. I had no idea God has this in store for
us when we moved to Carmel 2 years ago.
Erika and Thad
Haynes Family
Mostly Bible study pals
....and the husbands came!!
Olivia
Miki
It was fun to hang out inside for awhile after the sun went down....
Young has so many gifts..her creativity, the ways she makes
things beautiful, her kindness, her artistry, and her BIG heart
that is so generous!
So dad was responsible for getting the kiddos to the party,
he had success! He didn't know his first night in town
he would be at a surprise party!
We ended the night opening some gifts from friends.
What a special night I won't forget.
...maybe 42 will be a year of surprises!!
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