Some birthday thoughts...

Friday was my birthday... 28 years! To be honest, in someways it feels weird getting closer to 30... but mostly it doesn't "feel" like anything... it's just life. And I'm blessed! God has given me so much and I'm so thankful!
I had a really great weekend! I got tonnes of notes and emails and calls from people - I was pretty overwhelmed by it all... it was great!
Martin and I went camping to Emory Creek - which was so relaxing and fun! Then on Saturday we went on a short little hike up Mt. Lincoln. It was a nice hike... but it didn't really compare to Needle Peak a couple weeks ago! Oh well - we had fun!
One of the things that hit me most the last while as I realized I would be turning 28 soon, was that my mom was my age when she came into our family. I can't imagine doing what she did at my age - picture me with 4 kids, age 9-4! Seeing it all from this perspective has given me so much more respect for my mom... and thanks to God for giving us someone who was willing to do this for our family! The road hasn't always been easy, but Mom, thank you so much for all you have done for us! I love you!
It's a tradition in Martin's family to read the Psalm coordinating with your age on your birthday - so this year, that means Psalm 28 for me. My father-in-law highlighted vs 6-7 for me - and I'll end my post with those verses:
"Blessed be the LORD, because He has heard the voice of my supplications (my cries for mercy)! The LORD is my strength and shield; my heart trusted in Him and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him."