As I get older, birthdays become such a strange thing. It’s no longer the day I go around telling everyone how old I am. It’s no longer the day I brag to all my friends that the decorations at my birthday party will be Power Ranger themed. And it’s definitely no longer the day I wish I was turning a couple years older than I actually was. As each year goes by and my birthday rolls around…I find myself thinking about everything that happened that year. From the exciting moments to the fearful moments, the sadness to all of the joy, the setbacks to all of the wonderful blessings, and the tears to all the smiles. This past year has brought me so many blessings and I’m so grateful for everything the Lord has provided me with and for all the loving people who surround and support me. I’m especially grateful for the wonderful family I have, I know it sounds so cliché…but I honestly wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t have their love and guidance to keep me going.
I’m so excited for what this next year of life has in store for me and my business. But if there is one thing that I have taken away from this past year…it is that I should always pray for today. Today is what I have, today is what I am blessed with, and today is the only day guaranteed for me to love. And yes, I do set goals for the future and make plans for next week, but learning to live for today has brought so much joy into my life. So thank you to those people in my life who have supported me and loved me through my good days and my ugly days. And since it’s my day of birth I thought I would leave you with a couple of bible verses that inspired me today…because all we can do it live for today.
1Corinthians 13:13
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is Love.
1Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Now I know this post is a little more personal than everyone is probably use to, but HEY it’s MY birthday so I’ll cry if I want to! And because every post is prettier with a picture…here is the awesome cake my friend Alison baked for me!
Is this the Jumbo CupCake that you see on TV?!! I want the mold! hahaha I want to find some small gnome figurines and make a cupcake house for them! :D!!
Happy Birthdayyyy!!!Thanks for the verses always nice to start your day reading them!
Tonhya, the Lord has made you such a beautiful person inside and out! I’m so thankful to have you in my life! I pray many more blessings for you this year! Thanks for the reminder of God’s word today! Love you!
Oh and if you need someone to help you eat that cake you know who to call 🙂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER! Love you much…hope you have another year full of growth and great times! That cake looks yummy! 🙂
love you toonie!
Baby Toon,
“Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuu!!!!
………And Many More…………….”
Love You More!!!
Mom and Dad
happy birthday (late)!
HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY !!!! WE LOVE YOU AND MISS SEEING YOU SO MUCH!!!
RON AND DEBBIE DION
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