Day 10

Well, it's the 10th, so tomorrow I can say that tomorrow is my birthday. Day 10 is 10 lords a leaping, which represent the 10 Commandments. When it comes to lords a leaping, I've got nothing. So, I'll take today to reflect back on my 20's. My 20's were awesome. Busy, but awesome. At 20 I was a student at George Fox. I graduated nursing school at 22 and started my first grown up job as an RN, where I still work today. Bought my first house at 23. I met my wonderful husband Chris and got engaged at 23. Chris and I were married in a gorgeous wedding at 24. Became a mother to my dear, sweet Sydney at 25. Chris and I bought our first house together and moved at 26. 27 was a nice, quiet year. 28 was a little crazy. At 28, I got pregnant, had a miscarriage, had some other health problems with my heart, got pregnant again, and found out my parents were divorcing. At 29 I became a mother once again to my sweet little baby Savannah. That's a lot for one decade! And somewhere in the middle of all that I "found myself." I hate that expression, but I am comfortable with who I am now and I don't really think I could have said that at 20. My 20's saw me become more solid in my faith, saw me reach my lifelong dream of becoming a wife and mother, and make and strengthen relationships to last a lifetime. I look for my 30's to continue to see me be strong in my faith in God and for Chris and I to raise our daughters in a loving, Godly home. It's weird to think that 10 years ago I didn't have daughters. 10 years from now, when I am turning 40 and reflecting back on my 30's, Sydney will 14 and Savannah will be 10. WEIRD! I'm excited.