Blogtober 2014 {Letter to Myself in 10 Years}

Dear 36-year-old Self,

You're about to finish out your 30's.  In just a month, you'll officially be 37 and therefore, in your "late thirties."  Meaning, you're almost 40!  Which is crazy and I'm sure the past ten years have flown by.  I'm sure husband has a full head of gray hair by now, which, I hope you didn't force him to dye - you know he embraces gray hair.  I hope you are done having kids, but aren't closed to bringing more into your home in non-tradtional ways.  I hope you haven't lost your passion for the orphans of this world and that you and husband have done your very best to love every child that has come through your home.  I hope your home has been made a real home, and not just a house.  That it has become a place of rest for not just your own family, but for others who need it, too.  I hope you found a real balance in resting and also caring for others and that Jesus has always been the center of your home.  I hope you are teaching your kids about Jesus' love and that most importantly, you are showing them through your own life.

I hope you just got back from an epic 13th anniversary trip and that you've been on one every year.  I can't wait to see what you guys got each other in lace!  I hope your marriage is even stronger than it ever has been and that your kids know without a doubt how much you love each other.  I hope you've learned how to better care for husband with your words of encouragement and acts of service and that you really do love him more than yourself.

I hope you're still blogging and that you have improved your writing, photography, and creativity.  However, I hope you put your family and friends before any work or assignment and that you give others the gift of time most importantly.  I hope your cooking has greatly improved and that you still maintain an active lifestyle.  I hope you've explored the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons and that you've gone to your first Texas Longhorns game in Austin.

I hope you are living selflessly, and that the past 10 years have been full of love and imperfection turned into growth.  I pray that you are a better person now, than you were 10 years ago and that you continue to pursue positive growth.

I hope you still laugh at everything husband does and that joy is still the biggest blessing in your relationship.

This life is sweet and I pray that you always pursue the good in others, pursue Jesus in everything, and continue to have an eternal focus.

I can't wait to be you one day.

Love,

26-year-old Self

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