Birthday...

It was phenomenal.  No big party, no extravagant gifts, and nothing too out of the ordinary--its was perfect!  The people are what make it great, and i had great people.  I could feel the love of those that were here with me and those that were far away.  The birthday calls and the birthday cards full of love---the best.  

I am so thankful for the friends that i have, and the new ones i have recently made.  Everyone has so much to offer because they are such great people with goodness in them.  

Things are good. I'm happy. I'm moving forward and growing each day.  It's funny because i always think, "ok, that was a good thing i just learned, now i can just be for a little bit" but no! its seriously like EVERYDAY that people teach me something wonderful about life. Grateful--that's all i am.

Happy Post golden birthday everyone! :)

Be Still My Soul...

1. Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heavenly, Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

2. Be still, my soul; thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.

3. Be still, my soul, though dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in the vale of tears;
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrows and thy fears.
Be still, my soul; thy Jesus can repay
From His own fulness all He takes away.

4. Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

My heart is just really heavy right now--im not even entirely sure why.  But this song has been stuck in my head all morning and so i finally looked up the lyrics. Inspired.