OK, OK, I’m 30, I accept. This birthday of mine was a difficult one to swallow. It’s a big, round number. I did spend my birthday sulking, although my lovely husband was trying so hard to make it a special day for me. The concept of entering into a new decade of my life should be exciting, but compared to my twenties, I’m not sure what my thirties will hold. I had so many goals in my twenties, and I accomplished a lot. Looking into this next decade, I just don’t see what will be in store for me. If you’ll humor me, I’ll reminisce into the past 10 years to illustrate.
I graduated from high school a day after my 20th birthday (I went back late due to having Chelsea and all), I graduated from university four years later, and then graduated with my CA three years after that. I definitely accomplished a lot of schooling. I started my career as a CA student and moved up to manager. And I did all this while raising a daughter (with a lot of help from some amazing people in my life). I met and married my best friend. We had another baby.
There was a lot of stuff I accomplished in the past 10 years. As I look forward, I just don’t see the same level of goals over the next 10.
What I am realizing is that I am entering a new phase in my life. A phase that needs to accept a slower pace. I chose to slow down and have more children because we wanted that blessing from God. I chose to slow down because before you know it, Chelsea will be off to university and I want to be there for her in these critical years of her life. I chose to slow down because I love my family and I want to be the wife that God has designed me to be, and the mother that God wants me to be.
I guess that cannot say that I will not accomplish much over the next 10 years. Speaking truth into my children’s lives is accomplishment. Being a godly wife is accomplishment. I need to shift my view of what accomplishment is. I have succeeded in so many of my goals; now I need to press on as I have so many more goals to go… and I have a feeling they’ll be a lot more challenging than in the past 10 years.
2 comments:
Hey Tillie,
welcome to blogworld I enjoy blogging mostly just posting pictures for friends and family to keep up with our life.
I too have entered into that big 30 a month or so ago... i dont remember how long cuz my memmory is going in my old age :P I am have trouble saying 30... I like the sound of 25 better :) but I too have heard the 30's are a good time, more mature to enjoy life better...we will see! your doing well and its great to see your dedication to God and your family!
take care!
Welcome to the world of blogging!
What a beautiful, insightful post Tillie. Your goals and focus have changed a bit but there will be many blessings in this new stage of life too. They just may not be quite as "measurable" as the previous decade. :) Don't worry too much about being 30, you'll always be younger than me! :)
Blessings,
Christa
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