Today I turn 30 years old! I am not really sure how to feel
about this news. I have always thought age was just a number. But now that I am
the “Old” guy in the room it makes you want to reflect a little bit on where
you have been and where you are going. The last 5 years of my life I have grown
up a lot. I married my best friend 5 years ago this August. We bought a house, cars,
changed jobs, and traveled a lot. We are very different people than we were at
25. So I wonder what our lives will look like in 5 more years. A new house,
car, job, children, more traveling? Honestly who really ever knows what will
come in the years ahead.
There are two things that I have learned in the last several
years. One is that without a doubt I am now a “grownup”. I have real
responsibilities and people count on me to be a productive member of society.
Gone are the days of sleeping in till noon and staying up till 2 or 3 am. The
second is the future is what you make of it. No one is going to give you anything,
if you do not have a goal and focus you will wake up at 50 and wonder what the
heck happened!
I found a quote online about a year ago that I keep on my
desk at work. It is something I look at daily and has really helped me on those
days were I feel like I am just floating along. The quote goes: “Having
a rough morning? Place your hand over your heart. Feel that? That’s called
purpose. You’re alive for a reason. DON’T GIVE UP.”
In saying all of that I could not be more happy with my
life. I have gotten to do and see most everything I have wanted to in the last
30 years. In a week I will be going to Europe for 15 days (Paris, Venice,
Florence, Positano, Rome) another experience checked off the bucket list. I am
very excited about the next part of my life and ready for the challenging roads
ahead. Look forward to giving tons of updates about Europe and of course DEER
SEASON is right around the corner!
Till next time – M
Jer 29:11: For I
know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and
not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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