Every year on my birthday, I try to take a look back on the previous year and see how I've changed, grown, etc. Almost every happy memory from this year stems back to one little person: Sam.
Sam has made me patient and selfless. Sam has taught me that I can survive on small amounts of sleep. Sam has shown me that true joy lies in caring for others. He has made me see a side of my sweet husband that is most attractive to me.
I would be lying if I said that the past year has been nothing but happiness and perfection. I miss having girlfriends to hang out with and be goofy with. Having my first baby drastically changed my body and the way I feel about myself. I went from feeling confident and pretty to awkard and frumpy, which leads me to my next subject: Goals.
In my 25th year, I want to rid myself of the remaining 25 lbs. of pregnancy/Sam weight. I want to be a sweeter, more serving wife. I want to be sweeter to my parents and sisters. I want to contribute to our income without sacrifcing my time with Sam. I want to build strong, lasting friendships. I want to have a house of order that is filled with the Holy Spirit.
I remember one time my boss from the scrapbook store up in Flagstaff told me I had a charmed life. That couldn't be more true. I have the cutest little family. We live in a darling little house. I married into a huge family that I actually enjoy hanging out with! I have two sisters who, even though we're not as close as I know we could be, would defend me to the death if I asked them to. I am so so thankful to say that I am happy and optimistic.
Massel Tov to myself for 25 years!!!
8 comments:
allison. i'm throwing you a party and pretending your here. i miss you. you are so sweet. i wish i could be more like you! thanks for being awesome and have a happy birthday.
Happy Birthday, oh charmed one! You are someone who lights up every room you enter...you're my most favorite person...ever!
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday Allison! You're awesome, and amazing! Enjoy your day to its full potential! Party like a rock star, and blog about it!!!
I didn't even know! I hope you had a most wonderful day yesterday and I hope you will let me take you out for some fro yo.
See you soon.
P.S. this post brought tears to my eyes. :)
I ditto everyone's comments here. I have so much respect for you because of all that you have chosen in the face of persecution and because of your positive, caring attitude even when things are tough. Also because you love Devin and want to be an even better wife than you already are. You treat Brooklynn like a sister and help her be a good girl. You are creative and funny, and honest. And although there is many more things I love about you, I have to say Sam is the most amazing thing you have given our family! Thank You!
Allison, I hope you had a wonderful B-day. What a awesome post to put about yourself and goals. You are a wonderful person and i'm so happy to be your sister in law!!!!
Happy birthday!
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