Double Digits

It's a big deal when a child finally hits those "double digit" birthdays. My youngest turned 10 today. It's hard for me to believe. Life was so completely different 10 years ago. Life is so completely different now. If you'd asked me 10 years ago what I'd be doing in 10 years, I would have said something completely different than what I'm actually doing. While the last 10 years has gone by relatively quickly, there were times during the ten years that seemed to drag on for an eternity. Those of you who know me know of what times I speak. Those were shaping times for me. Those were times God used to get me to where I am now. It was rough getting here, but I'm glad to be here. Oh, the blessings that God bestowed in the last 10 years. It thrills my heart to think of the ones He'll bestow in the next 10 years.

Ten years from now, I will more than likely be living in a somewhat empty nest with my beloved, Ron. Our children will be in college and/or embarking on whatever career path they choose. Kailey will be 24. Jake, 23. Tim, 21. Kenzie, 20. Grandparenthood might even be looming on the horizon by then. Hopefully, no matter what we're doing or where we are, we'll be serving God on this journey.

So, my dear Kenzie. . . Happy double digits! And may the next 10 years of your journey be very blessed!