Happy 30th!

In less than a week I will be turning 30. I am not one of those people who is having a hard time with the fact that I am getting older; in fact I think it is somewhat exciting. The older I get, the more I learn about myself, my family, life, and God. The things that used to be important to me have changed. What I value in friendship has evolved. My understanding of people has been enlightened. And the love I have for my family has grown deeper than ever before.
As I reflect on my life thus far; I am aware of the many difficulties I have faced along the way… the disappointments, the struggles, and the many tears I have cried. Yet, I also recognize all of the amazing blessings, miracles, and love that continues to redeem my life. What an adventure it has been. God’s redemption is nothing short of powerful and something to be celebrated. So, as I celebrate my 30th on Saturday not only will I be celebrating with a joyful heart, but  I will be rejoicing in the goodness of God’s amazing grace upon my life. Happy 30th!

I Never Thought I'd Ever Be a Blogger...

 About a month ago my sister was in town and we were having dinner with our two wonderful friends. We started talking about blogs and the different things we would like to write about. I remember sitting there wondering if there was anything interesting enough for me to blog about and I shamelessly wondered if anyone would even want to read what I had to say. This stuck with me and today as I was enjoying my quiet afternoon, I decided that  today was the day I was going to start. I find that my best thinking comes while my son Landon naps. It's the time I can process, pray, read, and ponder life. Thus, I thought the best title for my new found blog would be Naptime Notes. I hope you enjoy. Thanks for visiting.
Lauren