Bye Bye 29!

A coworker sent me a "birthday eve" email.  I thought it was worth sharing.  Thanks Betsy for your wisdom.  It was just what I needed to read today!

 

Dear Jennifer,

 

On the eve of your 30th birthday, I'd like to offer some thoughts to consider as you embark on this new era of your life:

 

Everything you have ever hoped for and worked toward isn't lost in your 30's - that's when it comes to fruition!

 

Smile lines and wrinkles are not apparent at 30. It takes 10-20 more years for these signs of joy, experience, determination and wisdom to appear! ( I encourage you to continue to protect your skin from the sun so you stay fresh, young and beautiful always!)

 

Babies and men will always find you more beautiful and captivating than you will ever see yourself - its not until you are over 50 that you truly appreciate the beauty of your 30's and 40's. Trust me on this - its true - and by the time you realize the power and impowerment of the time you are living right now, then its past. Don't waste a minute wishing for your youth - what we learn in our youth is painful, emotionally expensive and necessary to shape and polish us into the individuals, parents, partners and influencers we were destined by God to be! Rejoice that a perfect, loving and generous God gave you ALL his best qualities and he has so much more meaningful work to do in His name, for your benefit and that of others!

 

Surround yourself with those who see your potential, encourage your best abilities and see you as you wish God and all people see you - it will keep you on course. If there are those who don't see your "magic," accept them for their "visual impairment" and try to see theirs! (There are plenty of "blind" people in the world, and they can't always inspire us. Their limitations frustrate and delay us if we allow them to. Don't allow them to - I've struggled with this and still do - but its important to keep your eyes fixed on where you're going, not where you've been or wish you were!)

 

Never, never, never, never, never give up on what you know God is calling you to do, on being the strong and intelligent, independent woman he called you to be. Trust me in this! When you children are old enough to tell you different, cling to YOUR truth in Him, and that will be rewarded by watching them grow into what He called you to inspire in them.

 

I hope these thought have made you smile and that your last day of 29 (forever!) will be one of laughter and joy! I know it's difficult but you will see yourself happier as you release any fear of the future. "Let go and Let God!"

 

Wishing you a wonderful, blessed and joy filled birthday, regardless of the number!

 

Love always,

 

Betsy

 

*** I told you it was great!***