Only Girls Read this blog- so I'll be honest...

I cried my way into my birthday tonight.  I'm not really sure why, except for its that time of month.  Great right?  What a reminder that I'm not a kid anymore lol.  Birthdays aren't like they used to be though- no princess party to look forward to tomorrow afternoon, no family dinner,no wishes when the candles are blown out, but some things stay the same.  The love from my family and friends is the same, cards that make me smile are the same, the growing older, the changes.  I leave the teenage years behind with a little remorse but there is no going back.  I miss them already- I miss how unaware I was of some things, I miss being carefree, I miss not having to make so many decisions- sometimes being an adult is not that great and I'm not sure how you all do it...I'm still pretty new at it.  I look ahead though and although things are a little scary, because they're new and unknown, I am excited.  I am excited to be experiencing new things, sharing my adventures with my family, and growing ever stronger in the Lord.  I am reminded every day of my short comings but the Lord is there...even if I'm not a teenager any more.  So no, I can't blame my mistakes on being a reckless teen but I can hold my head high knowing that I am on the path of becoming a strong woman.