Sunday, November 23, 2008

A Quarter of a Century... - Photos

Well, there it is...a quarter of a century that I have lived. My 25th birthday was on Friday. I hope to remember all of the next 25 years! Isn't it strange that typically your healthiest, most energetic years are a time in life when you don't even remember a good portion of them? Strange. I once saw a program I believe showed on Discovery channel that went through the changes in the body from conception in the womb to 80 years of age and they basically said that you are done growing and in your prime in your mid-twenties. Then, after that point you are beginning the decaying process and health starts to dwindle. That's depressing. I'm glad that I don't base my life in what science says about my life but about what Christ says about my life. I plan on being MORE effective for Christ and enjoy life even MORE over the next 25 years (should Jesus tarry). I'm excited about what the next 25 years will bring! I'm praying for miracles, anointing, and God's glory and gospel being proclaimed!

Anyhow, I got to work on Friday at Onsite Safety and they had decorated my desk with all kinds of birthday goodies, they got me a silly hat to wear, and got me a ton of my favorite candies! Then, as if I wasn't already on sugar overload, they sang to me and had me blow out candles from a tray of brownies and cookies! DELICIOUS!!! Who needs cake? Stacey makes some great brownies fyi. :)

Friday night we went to Kobe Japanese Steakhouse with a bunch of our friends. It was a good time and great food. I think the best thing about Kobe is that they give you lo mien with your food as well as rice. Hello carb overload! I think this was probably one of the best birthdays I have EVER had!

Then, yesterday Josh and I went to Magic Kingdom at Disney with Steve, Hollie, Nate, and Jen. Steve works at Disney and got us all into the park for the day. It was a blast! Thanks Steve for the day of fun and Jack Sparrow spotting! It was a great birthday weekend and now for the best part...

My friends and family all chipped in and got me a Digital SLR camera, the Canon Rebel XTI! Courtney and Bradd then gave me a telephoto lens to go with my camera! They were the best gifts ever! I feel set up now. I have wanted a dslr for a while now. I have been interested in photography and I'm super excited to have the opportunity and equipment to be able to pursue it. I want to be able to take pictures for ministry purposes. Pictures that stir people to action. My prayer is that my photography will capture even a glimpse of what God sees in His children and that the viewers can relate to those in the images.

Anyhow, I just wanted to gush over how special my friends, family, and co-workers made me feel this weekend. Thank you all!

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