I'm 30 today!

As I take that first step into my fourth decade, I wanted to celebrate the first three decades and share them with you...

The first decade is just that: the first. The first smile, the first cries, the first laugh, the first step, the first words, the first friend, the first...

Who I am today is largely based on the people who surrounded me during all those first moments.
I am forever grateful for the amazing, loving, caring, patient, Christ centered,parents, family, and friends, God blessed me with.

And for a Savior who loved me, and knew me...First.





Decade 2 - what a crazy decade. Basically it's 10 years of not having a clue what you're doing, but think you do.

You make mistakes and (hopefully) learn from them.
From having my sisters perm my hair, surf rolling my jeans(walking around looking like you're ready for a flood can not be cool), or going on that blind date, I have made my share of "mistakes".

When I look back on one decision I made, I know for sure it was the right thing to do. But when it happened, I thought for sure it was the 'biggest mistake' ever. I told Dan I liked him.., yes, I told him first. And in receiving no response(I mean nothing!) I went home and told my parents what had happened in tears.
Lucky for me Dan was just too shocked for words, having had a crush on me for months!
I am so glad I serve a forgiving Father. I thank God for his endless mercy and unconditional love, even during those 'biggest mistake ever' moments.




The third decade brought on the most changes and challenges for me thus far. I guess that's true for everyone because it's a decade where all of a sudden you are supposed to separate yourself from the decade before, and start living (not acting) like adults.

My life has changed so much since I turned 20. I married my best friend and moved from the only place I had ever called home. Since then, I have moved 5 more times, been pregnant 4 times, have given birth to 3 beautiful boys, gave my last hugs(for now) to all 4 of my Grandparents, I have laughed the hardest ever, cried the most tears ever, and prayed like never before.

One thing kept coming up in my prayers: Patience. For all those times of questioning a move. For the time awaiting a new addition to our family. For all the times of wanting to see family, but couldn't. For all the times of finding a place to call home...Someone once told me, "Pam, it doesn't matter where you live, or what house you live in, when you have your own family you will understand the meaning of being home." I think I finally understand.

I can't wait to see where God takes me(us) in this next decade. I just have to be patient, and know that God is in control. Thank you God for being patient with me, I put all my faith and trust in you, may your will be done.

Cheers to the fourth decade!!