Yesterday, while listening to the Amazing Robert Randolph, I was thinking of all that happened in the year 21. I decided that I had the most amazing year of anyone's life. I started that year at Fall Creek Falls, a surprise from Wes, then from there I had the opportunity to travel to California and Cozumel, Mexico, I got engaged, I started my very own business (my dream), I graduated college (my mothers dream), I moved to Nashville, I got to share in the excitement of planning a wedding with my lifelong best friend, and watched her walk down the isle two weeks before me, I gained a new respect for my family as they all pulled together and selflessly helped me prepare for my "big" day, I GOT MARRIED to the best person I know, I traveled to Europe (my life dream), I moved back to Florence (whoo hoo!!), and I ended it at the spectacular Bonnaroo music festival dancing to the most amazing artists of our generation. I feel like I am seriously the most blessed person alive.
I expect nothing short of this for the year 22. (except the getting married part- I won't ever do that again). I am excited to see what life brings...
I say all this for one: I dont want to forget how blessed I am, and two: to help you realize how blessed you are. Life is AMAZING. I know so many people missing out on life because they are drinking or doing drugs or just wallowing in self pity... if everyone would quit trying to escape life and embrace it and live right then in that moment experiencing all that it has to offer.. they would find happiness. Dance. Sing as loud as you can and dance.
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I often read your blog because I enjoy looking at your artistic photographs, but I don't think I have ever actually left a comment.
This post has compelled me to do so. I just wanted to thank you for this honest post. I think it is so important for all of us to look back on our life and simply Praise God for all of the blessings he has given us! It is so easy for us to let the hustle and bustle of life take away the genuine joy of living in God's grace. Thank you for reminding me and others to be thankful!
Happy Birthday Tera!
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