January 24th

21 years, 

As I was writing the first line, I kept accidentally writing “21 tears”, which isn't wrong facing the fact that I did cry a lot.  Those tears were only watering the beautiful garden which is my life. 

The past year went by so fast, but I felt every minute of it. The hope of the spring, the impatience of the summer, and the faith of the fall, which lead to the wonders of the winter. 

It's my birthday today, and it's almost 1am and I can't sleep, trying to take in the excitement of this awaited day. Growing up, my birthdays were an event that was already planned, my Mom already bought the cake, and my friends just arrived to my party. This time around, I'm 22, my friends have their own lives, and I can finally choose what I really want to do this year, which is to take it all in. 

To embrace the fact that God has brought me through another year, to do things that I truly enjoy doing, such as being here with you.

To finally stop worrying about everything and just chill. 

To know that the Lord has me, and this day is my reminder. 

For twenty two years, He has shined His Love on me, and I am able to share that same Love with others. 

To boast in the Lord for bringing me out of a deep pit

For giving me Joy

 For giving me His word. 

That I may be rooted and grounded in Love

So, Happy Birthday Ray

And here's to growing <3

Ephesians 3:17