"9/11 An attack on one is an attack on all." Lord Robertson, NATO Secretary

I wrote this back in April 26, 2007....i thought i would add it to my blog for Sept 11, 2014. Quite fitting...

April 26, 2007 at 3:52pm

I remember enjoying my bday back in 2001, then i woke up the next morning and i didn't see the sun. instead, the sky became very dark and the world just stopped. the two towers went down and my heart just dropped. 9/10 was a beautiful day right up until midnite and then 9/11's reality took over the earth's bright light. that year i felt so much sorrow for every victim and hero so i payed my respects by visiting the sacred ground zero. now, 6 yrs later, there's still a darkness on that day. so i try to cherish every moment of my special september 10th birthday. i plan a party and spend time with my family every 9/10 but i always dread the next morning and hope 9/11 will never ever happen again.

I meditated on this bible verse and found it extremely comforting and powerful.

John 16:33 says:

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

 

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
With a just God as our guide, let us honor those who have been lost; let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals that define our nation, and let us look to the future with hearts full of hope. May God bless the memory of those we lost, and may God Bless the United States of America. ~Barack Obama, Sept 11, 2011

Keep Calm, it's my Birthday

All I can say is WTHeck?????? Whatta day! it's the day before my big day and I am soooo ready to take on the world. Buuuut, lots of huge challenges tried to weigh me down...auuugh! why today?!?!?. It was theeee worst timing. I was so on edge today and shaky because of this issue I had to face dead on. To be honest, All summer it seems as though relationship, friendship, workplace Politics, national red tape overseas, ex-marital legal crap, emotional breakdowns due to gaining weight (yes 6 annoying pounds, don't roll your eyes, it really bothered me), travel mishaps, and financial strain really shook me up. But I kept on moving forward and counted down the days till my bday. The one day I can celebrate just me. James 1:17 says that the most perfect gift comes from God. The Lord has assisted me  all summer. When I was doubtful,  He believed in me. Now today, He gave me the perfect gift~ peace.

James 1:17

Everything good comes from God. Every perfect gift is from him. These good gifts come down from the Father who made all the lights in the sky. But God never changes like the shadows from those lights. He is always the same.

And if you know me, you know I disappear and  just DO ME on my bday. I pray, reflect and rejuvenate.

Question? outta curiosity...How do you celebrate your birthday?

Oh guess what!!! today, I'm stuffing my face with cake....i feel free..free from opinions, comments, judgment, awkwardness. or whatever.

shhh..don't tell i bought 2 mini cakes for myself...pure awesomeness

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