Fabulous Friday

Pink Roses. A symbol of grace, and a way to convey appreciation and joyfulness.

Pretty much sums up how I am feeling now at this point of my life.

Quite a coincidence really, to have chosen pink roses for the home this week. I was lead to the pink shades at the flowers wholesalers and this bunch was going at $8.50 for 20 roses. Usually at the regular florist, roses of any kind will be going at $1.50 a piece, so this was a real steal. Plus it was a nice surprise that these Indian roses had no thorns at all on their stems. Yes…I had to add this auntie-like comments on how pleased I am with the price.

I will be turning 35 tomorrow…some will say that I am moving into the wrong side of thirty. 35 is an interesting number, can't say that I am young anymore but I am not that old either.  Will not be going into this whole discourse of how 30s is the new 20s, as I am perfectly comfortable with my age.

So what are my thoughts at turning 35 years old?

I am so thankful. Thankful to God's grace that I have been given this opportunity to be full time mom since Kyle turned 1. So grateful that He has given me this responsibility to be a steward for my child, to enjoy a more fulfilled family life, pursue my passions through my 'hobby' business (that's what hb calls it) with myplayschool.net and through my crafting interest.

It has been a tough ride on the home-front for the past 1 year, but God has proven Himself to be faithful through my life journey.

Isaiah 49:23 (NIV)  ~ Those who hope in me will not be disappointed.

This verse have been on my mind for the last 2 weeks. And I just found out online that 35 in the bible, coincidentally, signifies Hope.

God's hope never disappoints! Sometimes people and things around us tend to disappoint us, but not God. Despite what is happening ahead of us, it is not going to be too rosy in the year ahead (in the world, economically and geopolitically). I have hope in God despite what I see around me.

Must be mad to have such positive outlook towards life? You will be like me too if you know your purpose in life and with Jesus as your Saviour. I have confidence in Him, even when things are falling apart, I know my Saviour will not disappoint me as He has never. 

I will be shouting from the rooftops with a loud speaker if I could. My life is blessed…all because I have a Saviour who loves me so.

Doesn't bug me one bit even if I am aging physically. Afterall I am still really youthful at heart, how not to be when I have to entertain a 4 year old everyday?

'…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint' (Isaiah 40:31)

No grey hairs yet, but plenty of laugh lines around the eyes and mouth

Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits –
Who forgives all your sins, and heals all your diseases.
who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,
who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Psalm 103:1-5

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