August 25, 2011

August 25, 2011

            First off, I would like to thank all of you out there that have supported me on this journey and wished me a Happy Birthday today!  And, it very much was!  There were 13 people that came over for dinner, and I will say it was delicious and so much fun!  In fact, it is probably one of the best birthdays I have had in a long time.  The only thing that would have made it better is if some of my Kentucky people could have been transported here.  Then it would have been perfect.

I did think it was interesting when my friend brought up the fact that she thought your 33^rd birthday was supposed to be a big one.  I asked why, as I had never heard anything about that.  She said it had something to do with Jesus being 33 when he died.  Therefore, it is supposed to be a life changing year.  Funny enough, I have been 33 all of 20 something hours, and I would have to agree!

 As for my long silence, I do apologize; however, I have learned that silence itself has a voice, and it speaks volumes.  I hope you understand.

I have had many inquiries about what is happening in my world, and right now, I may only say that things are getting sorted.  Whatever the future will bring me, I welcome it with love and happiness.  I am learning I am happier when I am fully me.  I am me once again.

And, with that said, I was able to fall in love with Africa all over again today.  Perhaps my own birthday present this year was to revisit how I view the world, and due to some down periods, I feel my perception has been a little skewed.  I won’t allow that any more. 

The project has finally taken off, and I have my first focus group with the girls on Monday and their parents on Thursday.  I am thrilled!  I have done so much preparation and work, and I feel I am finally ready.  The program was even on the radio, which for some reason is the signal to me that it is happening.  For that, I am grateful.

It has been a lovely day.  I am happy.  I have amazing individuals that surround me in my life.  I am so thankful for where I am in my life.  And, I am ready for where I am going.  Happy Rebirthday to me!  Cheers to still believing in wishes coming true…