Birthday

So it's officially my birthday. I'm 20 today. Wow, looking at that number makes me feel sort of old! Today is also Thomas Edison's birthday! When I was younger, I wanted to be born on the 12th of February, because that was President Lincoln's birthday, but then I found out that I was born on a great inventor's birthday, so that made up for it. I guess being born on a famous person's birthday is important to me. :)

So tonight my roommates are throwing me a birthday party! I have the best roommates; not because they give me gifts or throw me parties (which all those things are so sweet of them and I love their thoughtfulness), but because they are there for me whenever I need them. We laugh, cry, hug, do crazy things together. We share things God has been teaching us, and we pray for each other when we're going through a tough time in our spiritual lives. I was a transfer student this year, and they adopted me as one of their own (even though they have been with each other since freshmen year and they are juniors now).

I want to say thank you to my parents, because without them I wouldn't be here. They have supported me and guided me throughout my life. They have encouraged me to follow Jesus-wherever He leads me in life. They have let me dream. They have encouraged me to pursue the arts-theatre, singing, culinary skills, etc.. I love you!

My sister and brother are some of my best friends. I love laughing with my sister and being crazy with her. I love the deep talks with my brother. I love the fact that we have lasting memories for years to come. I love you guys!

Thanks Grandma B. for the trips to Fresh Market, the Columbian coffe, and the Food Network. Thanks for the times you danced in the middle of the road, just to be crazy. Thank you for having your own style and being unique. You're so special to me!

Thanks Grandpa B. for all your grocery store products that you gave me for college. Love you!

Thanks Grandma S. for the trips to the movies, the chance to earn some money for school, and for taking such good care of Grandpa when he was here with us. Your dedication has not gone unnoticed in my eyes. Love you!

Thank you to all my friends for the times of "Midnight Madness", sledding, girl sleepovers, birthday parties, and the game of Knockout. I love you guys!

So, this birthday has already been fantastic, because I was able to reflect on all the people involved in my life that have impacted me and have been there for me these past 20 years.

One of my favorite verses is Psalm 90:12 which reads,

"So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom."

Everyday counts, and we don't know how long we have to live. My birthday resolution is to be more open about how God has changed my life.

Alicia