What more could I ask?

Last Friday was my fiftieth birthday. I might hesitate to mention it, were I not on Facebook. But I am on Facebook, so half the world knows already.

I have never found it difficult to have birthdays come and go. They have never bothered me before. But this one had me gloomy. I simply felt like so much of my time in this world was gone, with so little accomplished for the Lord in the time I've had. Dave was sweet to keep reminding me of the many blessings I've had over these 50 years: family and friends, health and prosperity. And my friend Valerie reminded me to the students whose lives I've impacted, and told me it would be sin to discount the work the Lord has done through the years. And they are both right!

My birthday was full of sweet gifts, surprise visits, and a surprise family get-together in Santa Fe at one of my favorite restaurants. God has been very good to me, and even though the years have passed quickly, I look forward to all the Lord has in store for me, and humbly thank Him for my husband and children, my family and students, and my Savior. What more could a girl (even an old one) ask?