34

I turned 34 this weekend so I give you my 34 reasons to just keep on living

1. because seasons change and bring new life and experiences

2. because there's always another tree to climb or adventure to have

3. because there are real treasures out there for those who are looking

4. because you will need to tell your nieces and nephews all about growing up with their parents

5. because there are things God's still working out in your life

6. because your parents will need you one day and they gave you life so respect theirs in their old age

7. because you never know when an old friend will call to catch up

8. because life will not always be pretty, stuff happens but your creator, HE is real good at redeeming things! newness is his specialty 

9. because there are foods I haven't tried and experimenting to be done with new flavors 

10. because there are coffee dates with my girls to be had

11. because there are still lessons to learn

12. because there is joy in serving

13. because my babies and Deacon are growing up and I don't want to miss a minute of it

14. because my house isn't completely organized yet

15. because I still need to buy 3 more place settings of my china pattern

16. because I still haven't won first place at a 5k race

17. because I need to visit my family in NC 

18. because I have a book to write

19. because I want to finish my masters

20. because there is beauty in the world in the most unlikely places

21. because there are victories to be won

22. because there are students who want to learn music 

23. because the college students at church need my cookies to help them learn

24. because my friends need my listening ear

25. because there are songs I don't know & stories I haven't heard

26. because you never know when you may get flowers

27. because I still love kissing my man

28. because my boogie boarding days are not over...there are wave to ride

29. because my snow skiing days aren't over either....and my kids are just beginning to love it.

30. because you never know when a fairy may fly by

31. because God is good and his ways are right

32. because their are still people I love that haven't heard the gospel and accepted God's grace

33. because the sun is still coming up and setting everyday in beauty and

34. my life's story is not over!

Cheers for another year of living!