Happy Birthday to Me!

Last month I was able to celebrate my Birthday with family and friends. We had a wonderful dinner at the fabulous private room at Sicily...one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I am so blessed to have wonderful people around me. My amazing sister and best friend Renelle set up the room with candles and beautiful fresh flowers. Thanks for making it special for me, my BFF! I was able to have my Dad and Mom, BFF Renelle & the sweet Coley, my dear friends Josh & Laina, Jamie and her parents, B. Smith, and the amazing Steve and Mary Lively. Thank you Steve for singing my favorite song for me...It was fun to also sing some of our old ones together! My friends Nick and Ellen also were able to join the party later, which was awesome. Thank you so much to all of you for joining me. I was sad that there was a limit on the room, as I would have liked to invite a few more close friends.
I will say that this birthday was somewhat weird for me...I don't know, it just felt different. I think it is just all that my family has been going through for the last few months. I guess I felt that there was "something missing"...But, I know that my God is sovereign and faithful, although I fail Him all the time. I continue to focus on Him, and forget the pain, but it is not easy. It is just so hard to miss someone so badly, wish they'd come back, but have a feeling that they never will. I just have to continue to get my comfort in Christ, and I am so thankful how much Brice helps me with this. Brice is such a blessing in my life, and really helps me when I'm too emotional about it all. He encourages me to find my stability in God, and for that I am so thankful.
Thank you again for all of you that could join me for my birthday. Your love and support warms my heart. Love to you all!