My birthday

I turned 47 on 12/22.

47 seems like such a large number but I feel so very young. 

Chatting with my husband we were just musing about where we are currently in life:

• We are happy with our children - we have one getting ready to leave the nest as I write this.
• Our marriage is sound but we are always willing to try to improve as there is always room for improvement. 
• We live on the west coast and like it. 
• Our lives aren't well planned but God is in control and we both trust deeply. 
• We are similar yet very different. 
• Maintaining connections with extended family is important though not always easy. 
• I love my husband and four children; my life is inexplicably richer because of them. 
• I really don't need gifts but I don't mind receiving them. 
• My circle of friends has grown and is much more diverse. 

I am happy! I'm grateful for another year to be alive.