A Brand New Adventure: My Thoughts for My 30

March 5, 2011!

Whoa!

30 years of being alive! As a kid, I never thought about turning 30. At first, as the months kept inching toward March I was terrified, but now that the time has finally arrived, I'm okay with it. I think I am so much (more) mature--spiritually, mentally, and emotionally than 10 years ago, (which is a good thing of course). I know I still have a ways to go and I shall continue to press on.

What I missed the most on my "BIG" day was receiving a bouquet of flowers with sunflowers (my favorite) from my mom. For years she has sent me flowers and it's always my big highlight. This year, my highlights came to me through thoughts, reading, and kind words.

Highlight 1
As I studied Saturday morning, it finally "hit" me--I mean really hit me that Jesus prays for me to His Father! John 17--I have read this passage before, but only now do I truly understand what Jesus' words mean. My favorite part is verse 26...I inserted my own name for the pronoun "them", "I have made you (God) known to Sarah, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me (Jesus) may be in her and that I myself (Jesus) may be in her" (NIV). How amazing!

Highlight 2
I listened to and absorbed the words of Israel Houghton's songs, "I am a Friend (of God)" and "Moving Forward." Again, for me it was one of those times where I have heard the song ("I am a Friend") before, but never really took the time to fully listen to (and understand) the words. As I did they took on a completely new meaning. I am so (very) thankful that my Friend dries every tear, listens to every thought/dream, and steers me in the right direction regardless of how painful I think it may be. He knows me and loves me so much that He will never put more on me than what He knows I can bear.

"Moving Forward" is about just that--moving forward, letting go of the past and pressing on in and with life. Just as God has ALL power in His hands and raised Jesus from the dead, I have the power within me to move forward and live a meaningful life that He has called me to live. I will move forward by following Him.

Highlight 3
I thought about this....I'm 30 and I'm single. Though this may be true, my heart is content because I know that when God is ready for me to marry, He will bless me with an incredible man, whom I believe will be the man of my dreams. Until that day, I will wait on God.

Highlight 4
My friend Yatarra surprised me by having the "girls" get together in Seoul! I was floored! When I walked into "my surprise" the look on my face was priceless. We attended a B-boy Show (Korean break dancing) and ate good! It was a wonderful, wonderful weekend!

Highlight 5
I received so many emails from family and friends wishing me a happy birthday and lots of love!

Yes, my 30th birthday was definitely an enjoyable one. For me, I will forever remember it and the memories. I look forward to growing more, loving more, and having/feeling/experiencing more joy than I ever have.

Mom and dad thanks for being such terrific parents to me for the past 30 years. Thank you for your love, support, love, encouragement, love, guidance, and more love! Mom thanks for enduring the labor pain from giving birth to me....I know I was worth it! :)