The Big 3-0

I looked at myself carefully in the mirror this morning. Could I really be 30 years old? In my head, I swear I’m 22.

But in reality, I hit the big 3-0 today. I have mixed emotions about this milestone. I feel pretty accomplished for being 30 — I have a great husband, a successful career, wonderful friends, two great dogs, two college degrees, good health and a roof over my head. And, if all goes well, I’ll have an even nicer roof over my head soon (see previous posting).

And, at the same time, I feel sadness mixed with anticipation. I’m sad for the years lost and I’m sad over how quickly time seems to be passing by. If the first 30 years went by this quickly, imagine how fast the next 30 will go. Yet I’m eager to see what life has in store for me. If I could do this much in 30 years, imagine what the next 30 years will bring.

Thank you, God, for giving me 30 years on this great earth. Thank you for your many blessings and for the blessings I know are coming. Help me to enjoy each and every moment — not to fear the passage of time but to welcome each day, knowing it is an opportunity for greatness.