24 years of life

On September 28, 2010 I turned 24. This was so strange to me. 24 years old... I am 24! I know that this is not a large number and it is not a number that would put me in the category of old either. Its merely just an age and another year of blessings I do not deserve. However, turning 24 was hard for me. I wasn't ready to be almost 25 or think that in just a few short years I would be 30. My goodness. It was truly an odd day for me. Although when I woke up I was greeted with a Happy Birthday kiss from my husband, I arrived to work to find a card and balloon from my fellow co-workers, my parents sent me over a dozen scrumptious cupcakes, and I received many phone calls from loved ones the day just seem not to feel like my birthday. It was an odd day. I wasn't understanding why I had this struggle inside of myself to turn 24. It really wasn't such a big deal was it? After I finished work I went home to a spotlessly clean house thanks to my wonderful husband who then escorted me downtown. We went to waterfront park where the sky lit up like it was on fire and the hot air warmed your soul. We gazed out over the Charleston Harbor which was a breathtaking view. Then it was time for dinner where Nathan treated me to an elegant and romantic night at Blossom. I do believe it is our favorite restaurant thus far in Charleston. Although we have only eaten there two times both happen to be my birthday we love it. We sat outside on the patio next to the rushing waterfall in the gardens it was a lovely dinner. As Nathan and I conversed over the day and my strange feelings of turning 24 the Lord slowly brought to mind his glory, grace and mercy. He warmed my heart to turning 24 and showed me how blessed I am to be 24. How blessed I am to have a husband, home, and family. After a nice run in the rain we arrived home. It was such a joyous and unforgettable birthday night I forget why it was so odd to begin with. It turned exciting to realize it was my first birthday as a married woman. My dear sister Jillian reminded me of the comment I made to her on my last birthday. I said "Praise God this is my last birthday single." That is exactly what I did for the rest of the night! I praised God that I will no longer celebrate a birthday without my dear dear husband!