My late 20's

I knew this day would come... No, it's not 30, but 27 still hits me to the realization that I am actually an adult. My 20's have been an interesting mixture of emotions. I graduated from college, got married, had a baby, moved 2 times in 2 years, lost loved ones, gained new friends, so many things... So here are 27 things you might not know about me...here on my 27th birthday:


1. I LOVE a good book. The real kind, not on a kindle or ipad, but a good paperback book. I read most of the Harry potter books in one night, same with the Hunger Games. I love a story that sucks you in and keeps you there. It's a nice break from reality.
2. I was actually born with thumbs...and had them for a year. I couldn't use them, so off they came.

3. I'm not afraid to dream big. I am going to own a horse farm one day, I don't care how long it takes me, I'm going to do it.
4. Dreams can change, I also want to help my husband build churches in every country of the world. Sound nuts? Yup, that's what I used to think too.

5. I have broken so many bones in my body. Toes, leg, hip, butt bone, ribs, fingers, shoulder, and had a few concussions too. I was not kind to my body as a kid, and it isn't being kind to me now, but that's ok. It was totally worth it.

6. I knew I was going to marry my husband the day I met him. Yes, I do believe in love at first sight.

7. My animals are my children too.

8. I love my family, all of them. The ones I was born to and the ones I gained in marriage. It is kudzu, and complicated, but they are everything to me.

9. If my husband would let me, I would have a Christmas tree up all year. It just makes me happy.

10. This time of year holds the greatest memories for me. I cherish the holidays.

11. When I lost my papa, I lost a small part of me. He was the most amazing grandfather.

12. I seem super unemotional on the outside, but I actually am a really sensitive person (don't tell anyone).

13. I don't enjoy being vulnerable, because I don't like to be hurt.

14. I am an amazing secret keeper. Possibly because my memory is terrible, and I forget things like that. They always come back to me, but you can trust me. I am as loyal as they come.

15. I see things in black and white. There is never much middle ground with me. If you thought Harry Potter was of the devil because of magic, then all Disney movies are too, and Lord of the Rings, and Mickey Mouse Club House. It's all the same. You can always find good and bad in things like that. Choose wisely.

16. I love God. I always knew him, but when I really found him it changed something inside of me.

17. I have been healed by God. Physically, like the ones you hear about but never think can happen to you. It does, it did. I have the scar and physical therapy notes to prove it. July 4th has a whole new meaning to my life. Curious, you'll just have to ask.

18. Being a preacher's wife drives me nuts, but I love our youth like they were my own. One of our first youth is getting married next year, and I look forward to dancing at her wedding.

19. I hate shaking hands. Seriously it's just awkward. Just give me a hug lol because fumbling around, you trying to grip my hand right just drives me nuts. Ask my husband.

20. I would live in Europe. I like America and everything, but Europe is breath taking. I hope to travel there many times in my future.


21. Being a mother is everything I thought it would be and so so much more. That little boy grips the strings of my heart. Having him shows me more of God's love for us. I would do anything for him to be happy. I love that kid.

22. I am a people watcher. I observe my surroundings, watch how people interact. My son is like this too. We are curious creatures.


23. I have a past, a story, a testimony. It is not as bad as some, and worse than others. I used to be ashamed of who I used to be, but now I just realized it made a more amazing me!

24. I have had some pretty amazing friends. We don't talk much, but I know I could call them right now and it would be as if we hadn't missed a beat.

25. I want at least 3 more children, if my body can take it. And if it can't, I have no problem adopting tons of kids. Maybe we will be foster parents one day. I want to love kids of all ages that can't find love anywhere else.

26. I cried as hard watching the Glee episode: The Quarterback as I have cried any other time. I get way to involved into story lines. But he really did die. AND what makes it even crazier, is in one of the episodes from the 1st season, "Finn" just found out what really happened to his dad. He had died of a drug overdose. "Finn" said "I just don't want to end up like him.." And HOLY COW he did! Didn't see that one coming. It broke my heart.

27. I love nice things, but I am a simple girl at heart. A handwritten note means more to me than a dozen roses ever will.

So there you have it. I have entered my late 20s today. I'll probably blink and be 30, but that is a WHOLE nother story. Who knows what the next year will bring me. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!