A week ago today was my birthday. I am now nineteen years old, and no I do not feel any older yet, unless waking up with a crick in my neck means something.
My day was spent being celebrated by my friends here in Australia and in America. I ate cheesecake twice and had an amazing ice cream cake that left me feeling very happy and way to full of sugar for my own good. This year was the first in eighteen years that I have not been at home to celebrate my day of birth. This year I did not wake up to my family charging into my room with breakfast and presents at an ungodly time, I did not get to have birthday hugs from my family, and I did not get to do my favorite thing in the world-eat dinner with my family and simply be loved on. As much as I hated the fact that life is changing so much I also got a chance to embrace the change in my life. I got to be sang to and hugged by Candace Braaten as I sat and ate an orange for breakfast, I got to be in the middle of my STS as they huddled around me and prayed blessing over me, I got to eat dinner with a whole house full of people that I love and treasure, now more then ever. Change is good, no matter how much it may hurt. I hate the hurt but I love the adventure and freedom of changing with God.
Oh Christmas. As it comes racing towards us, I simple can't get into the Christmas spirit. Last week I sat in the office and took a moment to listen to Michael Buble sing, I'll Be Home For Christmas. I turned it off as soon as I started to tear up, I have lost all desire to "get in the spirit". The house is slowly putting on it's Christmas outfit one sting of lights at a time. I'm not sure how I feel about sweating on Christmas, I don't think I like it but I'll let you know when the day comes. Speaking of Holiday's, how could I forget to mention Thanksgiving, which is my favorite holiday of the American holiday calender. Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving for my family and friends back home and I am determined not to let the day pass without some form of a Thanksgiving meal and finding a few people to share it with. Oh to have Turkey and stuffing and mashed potatoes...I really need to stop thinking about it.
Sweet Hannah, you were missed so much around the Thanksgiving table - we did fondly mention your name around the mashed potatoes! :) It wasn't the same without you there, yet I can't help but praise God for His presence with you as you miss your family, and yet you are seeking Him and finding His blessings right there with you! Hope you were able to enjoy your own version of a Thanksgiving meal with your mates down under! Love you, Aunt Kathy for us all
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