Sunday, July 21

today, or yesterday, rather, was my birthday. i'm 24. almost a quarter century years old. wow. i feel old. but, no regrets nor worries. i am in the hands of my Father.

a chill, happy day with my family. my family is becoming more and more precious to me. the relationships that i have with my brothers have been growing and strengthening a lot these past few years. i'm very thankful to God for this.

my parents are a mere 45 min away, yet i hardly see them. but when i am able to go, and do see them, those times are so precious to me. i need to make more of an effort to visit. they came 3000 miles to the east coast for us, i should be able to go the 45 miles to NJ for them.

as this day winds down for me, i just want to take a moment to reflect on God's goodness to me. ******

a precious family. such wonderful friends, friends i don't deserve. a chance to see and learn the most amazing things in this career i've been given. churches and fellowship bodies that have taught me so much. an eternal life of love with God. i am happy. praise God, oh my soul!

yakob at 12:57 AM

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