Fifty-four

Fifty-four years me.

It's a bit unbelievable that I have been here that long. :) 

I have so much more I want to do, learn,

love, and explore.

I am going into this fifty-fourth year,

feeling more powerful and passionate,

and stronger than I have ever felt in my life.

I am learning to let go of the past...

{it's funny how you think you have, until you realize you haven't.}

to forgive...

{because it just keeps me guarded and bitter, and that is just YUCK! }

and to get out of my own way ...

{or try to be aware of when I am going to trip myself up...with insecurities, doubt, fear. Stupid!}

Alley Mill

my tag along

yup. love him.

hiking with me. hates heights.

Rocky Falls

caught a tadpole

hubby found a heart/friendship rock.  He rocks ! :)

This birthday...I am feeling empowered. Encouraged. Inspired. 

And most importantly ...Loved.

{funny thing about love I have realized...that it's always there. Sometimes you just have remove the walls you've built for protection... and let that love-stuff seep in !}

I will continue to believe that what we seek we will find.

 I will continue to seek the beauty.

Kindness.

Good.

Love.

and Peace.

I will seek laughter.

Adventure.

Innocence.

and Miracles.

I will also *whisper* a "thank you" into the breeze...

and *blow a kiss to the heavens.

I will thank God for all 19711 days I have been blessed to be here.

And I will thank him everyday for this wonderful life, and everyone in it. Always.

*loving...

FB on my Birthday

New places to explore

Hiking with my hubby

Birthday cupcakes

birthday cards

hearing hubby sing me the B-Day song :)

my mom calling and singing the B-Day song on every birthday. I know I will miss that some day.

my life...my family...my friends...my animals..

 God . I couldn't have done any of it with out Him.

There is joy, happiness and love to be found everywhere.

We need only look. :)

Happy October !! 

XOXO