Turning 29
September 19, 2011
I don't think anyone has been more excited about their last year in their 20's. My 20's have been a roller coaster ride, and I guess that's life... but my 20's have been trying. I've experienced great successes and great falls, but both have taught me so many lessons. Twenty-nine is going to be a great year, I can feel it. I kicked it off with a wonderful start, celebrating with my sweet husband, my family and friends. I was surrounded by people who truly love me just for me. I was surprised with beautiful gifts, but especially touched by some of the most beautifully written cards I've ever seen. My "bonus dad's" card made me cry when he said his life was complete when he married my mom and gained me as a daughter.
My mom's card made me laugh my butt off cause it said "bitches" in it....don't know when the last time I heard my sweet mom say "bitches," although it comes out of her every once in a while. My dad's card opened with the line, "It seems like yesterday you were just a little girl." I had to put that one down and walk away for a second before finishing it. My gorgeous, giving friends that have known me for years recounted our many hysterical escapades and recommitted their endless friendship and love no matter what life may bring. My mother and father-in-law made me feel like I was an endless part of their family who was greatly appreciated. My Godmother’s card said, "You'll never know how much joy you've brought to my life" and how "I'll always be with you." I mean... ahhhh tears! She's a young 84 btw.
Last but not at all least, my "bonus boys’" cards were filled with art and "I love you Le's," and my caring husband who's said, "Your countdown to 30 has begun. I can't wait to spend many more decades celebrating you." I'm loved, this I know! I am grateful, this I know now more than ever. The gifts were wonderful, but the heartfelt words from my family and friends made me realize, I'm in the right place with the right people in my life and it only took 29 years to get there! In the scheme of things, I am a lucky woman to have come to this place in my life, surrounded by such goodness at such a young age. Thirty is going to rock, I can't wait! Twenty-nine is going to be amazing too and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it.
My mom's card made me laugh my butt off cause it said "bitches" in it....don't know when the last time I heard my sweet mom say "bitches," although it comes out of her every once in a while. My dad's card opened with the line, "It seems like yesterday you were just a little girl." I had to put that one down and walk away for a second before finishing it. My gorgeous, giving friends that have known me for years recounted our many hysterical escapades and recommitted their endless friendship and love no matter what life may bring. My mother and father-in-law made me feel like I was an endless part of their family who was greatly appreciated. My Godmother’s card said, "You'll never know how much joy you've brought to my life" and how "I'll always be with you." I mean... ahhhh tears! She's a young 84 btw.
Last but not at all least, my "bonus boys’" cards were filled with art and "I love you Le's," and my caring husband who's said, "Your countdown to 30 has begun. I can't wait to spend many more decades celebrating you." I'm loved, this I know! I am grateful, this I know now more than ever. The gifts were wonderful, but the heartfelt words from my family and friends made me realize, I'm in the right place with the right people in my life and it only took 29 years to get there! In the scheme of things, I am a lucky woman to have come to this place in my life, surrounded by such goodness at such a young age. Thirty is going to rock, I can't wait! Twenty-nine is going to be amazing too and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it.
