Today, Ben and I celebrated our 24th birthdays. We are fairly laid back when it comes to celebrating everything- I suppose you could call us either "boring" or "simple" or "not needy." We usually get each other things, but we never plan ahead much, and we're not disappointed if the other doesn't put much time or money into a gift. Anyways, we had a wonderful day. Having the same birthday means we usually go out to eat. We went to Red Lobster this year with a gift card from my best friend Abbey :). Ben gave me money for my gift, so I got to do some shopping which was fun! I splurged and bought a dress that I never would have bought otherwise, and I got nail polish. I got Ben keurig cups and a book he wanted. Jason and Laken also got us gifts! They got Ben keurig cups (he can have lots of coffee now!) and me a hot glue gun- thanks friends!
After lunch and shopping, we had dinner at Jason and Laken's apartment along with our neighbors Payton and Grace, and we invited Brad Buser, our chapel speaker this week. He and his family took the gospel to the Iteri tribe in Papua New Guinea, and he is an incredible speaker who loves the Lord and wanted the gospel taken to the ends of the world. It was encouraging to hang out with him and talk to him tonight.
Sophie also decided to take her first consecutive steps today (she had taken just one before)! How fun!Also, thank you to our moms who welcomed us into the world 24 years ago and cared for us. As a mom myself now, I understand and appreciate so much more all that our moms gave up to care for us.
so glad you guys had a good birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteSpeaking as one of the moms concerning the "giving up so much part"...it wasn't so much a sacrifice as it was a privilege and blessing. I received back a hundredfold all that I gave. I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. And the "mom" stuff continues even as you children move into adulthood and parenthood. You wouldn't believe how much I "wrestle" with God in prayer for my children. In the midst of all that prayer wrestling I are drawn closer to His heart. He teaches me to trust Him more and more each day. He is worthy of my trust and worthy of my praise. I praise Him for every dirty diaper and every skinned knee and every spilled glass of milk. I praise Him for the tears and the laughter and all the lessons learned. I praise Him for you and Ben and Sophie, and I praise Him that you had a splendid 24th birthday. Thanks for remembering your mom and me. Quite possibly your birthday means more to us than it does even to the two of you. Glad you have each other to share it with. I Love you so much! Hugs to you all, Momma Miller
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