Wow. I keep adding to my About Me page. I started out at 39, then added more at 40, and now at 41.
Something about me that has become more evident as I’ve aged…I’m more aware of my heart health. No, I’m not really talking about cardio-vascular health (though that is important and I do exercise everday and try to eat better)…I’m really talking about showing love to my family and friends, allowing my heart to be touched by the little things in life, (that turn out to really be the big things), and my general, overall attitude. My family has been through some very unsettling, life changing things this year. I have struggled….and I’m sure I will continue to struggle with certain issues, but I hope I’m now able to look on certain issues with wisdom. God continues to work on this heart of mine. I’m glad He loves me enough to not give up on me. He diligently works on me…cutting away the stuff that is not really important, filling my heart with a love only He can give and then patiently waiting for me to heal. God is good all the time. Even when I don’t understand, I trust His hand.
New Addendum: Now that I’ve turned 40, I thought I’d add something else to my “About Me” page. Here are some things that I’ve learned:
–Life is short for everyone. Make the most of the time you have.
–Be kind. It always matters.
–Words have power, so use them wisely.
–Tell those you love, that you love them. They need to hear it.
–Don’t just survive, LIVE life. You only go around once.
–Take a chance. You’ll never know unless you try.
If I had to pick out 39 words (for each of my 39 years) to describe myself or things I like, then these would be it:
Christian, wife, mom, teacher, family, home schooler, loyal, love, trustworthy, peacemaker, coffee, tea, reader, researcher, old-fashioned, quiet, organized, self-controlled, warm, candles, mittens, cozy, quilts, traveling, history, games, walking, antique shops, vintage, quirky, smile, memories, decorating, friends, internet, casual, chocolate, ice cream, and teddy bears.
4 Comments
November 17, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Life is short, whether someone lives 1 hour, or 100 years. In the scope of eternity it is all just a blink of an eye. Each day is precious and each day matters. I want my life to count for something while I’m here. God has been so good to me. I know that I have a purpose in Him. As a wife, mom, and now home schooler, I continue to work on just figuring life out, one day at a time.
September 20, 2008 at 8:45 pm
It’s interesting how when we pass 40, we seem to acquire (or maybe it’s just that we recognize) wisdom that we didn’t have the previous 39 years. I’m finding this more and more. A calm and centered wisdom. Not in a “have it all together” sort of way. But in a “God is working in my life” sort of way.
I love your “about me” update.
November 21, 2008 at 10:59 am
40, eh? Oh, what I would give for 40 again!. As it is, I qualify for two subscriptions to AARP magazine. Life is pretty much what we make of it. Sounds like you’ve done a good job of it. Thanks for the wisdom.
May 16, 2009 at 6:23 am
hey… great to visit your blog…