I guess it’s that time again, to create a list that the last
year has taught me. A few short hours ago, I properly packaged up and said
good-bye to my thirtieth year.
Here are a few things
that 30 taught me:
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Witnessing Disney in your children’s eyes for
the first time is nothing short of the term magical!
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Graduating college at 21 is sweet, but
graduating college at 30 with three children, a husband, and grown-up
responsibilities is BITTERSWEET!
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During the last two years of my life, I have met
some gals that will forever remain extra special in my heart. One day short of
my 3oth year of existence, 2 of them were able to help me fulfill
one of my bucket-list items. A pact we made some time ago…. To take our NCLEX
(nursing boards) together in Springfield, Mo. Who knew that busting your tail
to study day in, and day out for 2 plus weeks would do nothing for you but make
you say “You have got to be kidding me” and quickly realizing, that you must
have studied the wrong material would make you mad, frustrated, and exuberant
all at once? I must say, Hannah, Janette and I- quite the team we are! We must
not forget about Miranda or Amanda… they are very much apart of the team, just
weren’t able to make the trip.
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There is nothing more critical than taking just
a few minutes to stop and play with your children.
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I’ve learned that being and “ideal” weight is a
good goal, but a better goal is to be healthy.
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It’s okay to define your own definition/ version
of the term “mom”. And, it really is okay if it looks much different than what
you may see around you.
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In my thirtieth year, I learned to recognize
that being broken is okay and even more so, important. You can never know too
much of anything. Learning new information can transform you in ways that are
breathtaking. L
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I’ve learned that, Yes, I am capable of so much.
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Finally, I have learned that birthdays are very
special. Celebrate them! This birthday is exactly one-month short of a very
important birthday in our household- We celebrate 2 more years of healthy,
cancer-free cells in Daniel’s body. Near that birthdate, we hope to gain
information that we have dreamed about regarding Daniel’s donor. A true hero he
is and we yearn to explore who he is.
Now, I can properly store 30 away and graciously welcome my
thirty-first year.
