Sunday FUNday

On yesterday, I turned 32 years old.  And while there is usually a big "to do" about my birthday, I decided this year would be a little easier.  No birthday soiree with fancy clothes and food.  No bottle popping in the club.  This year I invited folks to church and brunch.  If you know me, you know that I live for Sundays! It's a day of fellowship, friends, and family.  I have always felt this way.  Yesterday was the perfect Sunday; my ideal.

I sat at the head of the table at brunch and looked down.  Sitting at the table were friends and family who had come together to celebrate me.  They sat next to and across from each other holding conversations about whatever.  Suddenly for me, all noise in the busy restaurant had ceased and all I could see is the delight and laughter on their faces.  In that moment I saw God's love for me.  He has blessed me with the most caring, thoughtful, and understanding people.  People who have been there for me when I have needed them the most.  These wonderful people were here for me.  And just as sudden as the moment came, it left.  I could hear again.  I made sure that I captured a few shots of them.  As I looked at the shots today, the pictures I took are no comparison to the ones I have etched in my memory's museum.  Those are the one's that I will look to when I am feeling sad and lonely.  Those are the ones that will bring a smile to my face when I am old in my rocking chair.  Those are the ones that I will hold on.  A picture may be worth a thousand words, but the memory of yesterday is worth a thousand years!  When the restaurant brought out my cupcake with the candle I did something different this year.  Instead of a wish for myself, I said a prayer for everyone around me because really, they are all a girl could wish for.  On yesterday, I turned 32 years old...

Truthfully Yours,

Kayren

Stayed tuned for my 32 for 32 video later this week!