It began one day in summer, about thirty years ago ...
And, today, that absolutely describes me. Because today is my 30th birthday.
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I was born at 11:22 p.m. on July 19, 1984 at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. This photo of my mom and me was taken July 20. |
Even though we all seem to think those things when we're in our teens, the truth is thirty really doesn't seem that old. And also, I don't feel thirty. Not that I don't have a couple of wrinkles, but in my heart, I just really don't feel that old. I guess I feel like I'm 17, maybe, or 22. I don't really know, but I know I don't feel 30. I feel like people who are thirty have things like homes and mortgages and investment portfolios. I have exactly zero of those things.
I can honestly say that if you would have asked me at 18 what I'd be doing at 30, the answer would have been -- not this. Part of me thinks 18-year-old Anna is giving 30-year-old Anna the eyes wide, blank stare while trying to decide if she should just end it now. Haha. Good thing 18-year-old Anna is no longer in charge.
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My mom and me this year. Looking about the same. :) |
But then I realized something -- I remembered someone else I knew who had begun his teaching career at age 30. Before that time, not much had been written or said about his accomplishments, but it was only when he turned 30 that he began to teach and carry out God's mission for his life.
I am, of course, referring to Jesus. Now, please do not think I am COMPARING myself to Jesus because, seriously? But since He is the person after whom we should model our lives, it comforted my heart to remember when he truly started His life's work -- 30.
And if it's good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for me. :)
And, as the last chapter of Half Magic is entitled, how it began again ...
I didn't know you were going into education! It seems like a perfect route for you. Congratulations! Also, as I get older, I always think of what my mom was doing when she was the same age. It's crazy to think of how unprepared I feel to make big decisions, and know that she probably felt the same way. If so, she hid it much better than I do! Happy Birthday again :)
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