Hey Guys!
I’m coming at’cha one year older and one year…weirder lol
Yup, Saturday was my birthday!
Sooo, I decided to throw down a few thoughts on how I’m reframing my birthday.
And I know – two videos in a row…what IS this madness!?
I have a written post all tee’d up for Thursday, just wanted to keep with the video theme for today. 🙂
Have a great day guys!
288 responses to “Reframing my Birthday – VIDEO”
Happy Birthday….Mine was on Sunday. Just more proof that great people have August Birthdays. 😉
Thanks! Haha I totally agree! HBD! Hugs and love xox
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Happy birthday!!! 😘💮🌹🌺🍩🎂🍰🍹
Aw thank you Pete! 🎉 I appreciate it! Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday for Saturday beautiful lady. Love your birthday wisdom and your video, just remember, the best years of your life are right now and all in front of you. Enjoy 🙂 xo
Thank you Miriam! Aw that is such a beautiful thought. Thanks for sharing that. Yes, I had a lovely weekend with friends. Thanks for watching! Xox
My pleasure. Enjoy the rest of your week. xo 🙂
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Happy birthday!!!
Love reading your posts; they’re inspiring and help me with my own struggles.
Keep on posting!! 😉
Thank you so much!! Aw yay! That seriously makes my heart so happy that you enjoy my posts! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday I hope it was spectacular! Mines the 22 of this month … Lots of August babies! 💵🎁🎉
Thank you so much! It was!! Oh awesome 🎉 happy early birthday! ❤️
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Happy birthday beautiful girl!!
Aw thank you Tatiana! ☺️☺️☺️ you’re so sweet! Big hugs Xoxox
Happy Birthday! Wishing you many more years of happiness and love.
Thank you Marques 🙂 That’s so kind. much appreciated xoxo
This is truly wonderful !! Happy Birthday Month ! 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
Thank you so much:) haha birthday month–I like that!!! 🎉🎉🎉 sending massive hugs xox
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Happy Birthday! Last week I was confused because I didn’t find a link to a video. This week I used my awesome deductive reasoning skills and tapped on your picture. In case there’s more slow people like me you may want to add a click here sign, or some arrows or something. It’s awesome that you’ve been through so much and still recognize God has a plan for your life. We’re going to have to get you to South Georgia to share your testimony with our young ladies one day. Isn’t it funny how saying the right thing always feels so cheesy? I’ve said before the people we all quote are the people with the courage to say what we’re all thinking. I’m going to go see if I can watch last weeks video now that I’ve figured it out. Keep up the good work. God bless! Praying for you!
Thank you so much! Oh gosh! Sorry for the mixup! Yeah-the picture is the hot link 😬 I’ll make that more clear next time. Oh my gosh I would absolutely LOVE to speak for young ladies. Seriously that is my dream. Enjoy the videos and thanks for your encouraging words! Big hugs xox
Happy Birthday, to one of the most awesome and inspiring women I’ve ever known (even if “knowing” is only through reading your blog), who I am proud to call a sister in Christ.
Thank you so much David! Haha aw that really means a lot. Grateful for your friendship! God is good! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday
Thanks friend! I appreciate it:) big hugs to you xox
Aww, BBB!! My beautiful sister, I missed the first video. Been on a bit of a hiatus. I’ll have to go fetch your first appearance and give it a watch. Loved this video though, beloved <3
Happy Belated Birthday, dear one!!
Thank you so much JT! Haha oh I hope you like it! I have to be honest, I spent a few hours editing a different video and tried to upload it at midnight last night only to find out that the files were “corrupted” and unusable! So I had to quick film this one before work this morning…so in complete transparency, im not 100% happy with the second video, but eeh-im not going for perfection! Lol anywho, thanks for watching and for being such a great friend! Sending big big hugs xox
Aaahahaha! I love the transparency, but no worries–it was great! The outtakes were perfect too. You are just as I envisioned you to be and sound. I thank our Abba Father for connecting us–sisters in Christ for ever eva 🙂
Its interesting timing to watch your video too, so soon after spending time with my cousin in Atlanta. You guys have a similar countenance.
Donna is one of my favorite people in this whole world. I am blessed to have a cousin who is like a sister and best friend. AND. We are also sisters in Christ 🙂
God bless you and sending you mondo hugs and love!!
Haha aw😍 thanks again. I agree!! Sisters! 👯👯👯👯
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Not to steal everyone else’s comment but Happy Birthday! I hope it was great! You’re a natural with these YouTube videos, by the way.
Haha thanks Paul! You’re so kind to say that. Glad you like them. Big hugs xox
Awesomeness! Happy Birthday Carolyn! Yes, keep looking forward! I love the idea of reframing.
Thank u so much! ☺️☺️☺️ yes yes! Let’s go forward! Hugs and love xox
I was looking for I Bible verse about God restoring lost time, I’m sorry I can’t find it, I’ll keep looking. But, I want to tell you that we learn from ALL experiences-good and bad/useful and wasteful; God uses ALL that we do for our good-simply because He loves us, He can, and He knows what’s best for us; Also, none of that was cheesy!; Also, Happy Birthday!! Oh, one more thing, I lost ten years-yep, completely wasted. I’m convinced that God gave those back to me. Don’t worry about those two years, He will use that time to grow you-in His way, and He will restore that time.
Thanks so much for this. Amen to that- He uses is ALL. I’m so glad you got those years back. God is good. And He is already blessing me everyday. Hugs and love xox
Found it! Please check out this link, I just happened to find. You’ll likely want to read all, but if you scroll down they write specifically about lost years: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/god-can-restor-your-lost-years
Thank you so much for passing this along. I truly can’t wait to read it! Hugs and love xox
Happy Belated Birthday!
Thanks so much TrE! Woo! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
No problem! You’re most welcome!
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The line is long to get the chance to wish you a happy birthday, but I finally made it to you, Whew! Oh, now that I’m here, Happy Birthday!!! 🙂
Your videos are great!! They bring to life so much more of you. They reveal the beauty of your heart in a more profound way, along with the wonderful lightness of your personality.
Haha aw thank you Matthew:) I can’t tell you how much that means. Thank you for watching and for your wonderful notes 🙂 grateful for you! Hugs and love xox
I’m very grateful for you! A true blessing you are for so many. Hugs and love back to you. 🙂
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Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Just remember, your past experiences have made you who you are today…awesome! Nothing cheesey about recognizing God. The Universe has a path for you to follow and you’re on it! 🙂
Thank you so much Stephanie! You’re so sweet:) amen to that! Hugs and love xox
Belated happy birthday!
Thanks Jenn! Big hugs to you xoxo
The final product looks amazing! It was definitely worth the wait 👍🏽
Thanks friend 🙂 You’re so kind! thanks for watching! big hugs to you xox
You’re welcome! I try 😁
Anytime! Huge hugs to you 😉
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Goodness gracious! You have some great followers. Happy Birthday, BWB
Thank you so much Steven! I know! I am so incredible grateful for the friendships and wonderful community on here 🙂 big hugs to you xox
Same back to you, BBB
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A wonderful happy belated birthday greetings to you. Xo.
Thanks Mary! You’re so sweet:) sending love and hugs xox
Have a very happy and beautiful birthday!!!
Thanks Jacob! That’s so kind of you! Have a great night! Hugs and love xox
Right back at you! 🙂
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Happy birthday
Thanks Robert! Have a great night! Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday!!! I hope it was a great day. Thanks again for the video…if you weren’t a natural, you are becoming one rapidly! If this keeps up, you may not be writing too much more 🙂
Take care, friend!
Thank you so much T! Oh it was such a great day:) haha seriously you have no much how much that just made me smile. You are kind T! Hugs and love xox
The pleasure is all mine, Caralyn! ☺️
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Happy birthday!! ❤️❤️❤️🎂🎂🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much Elizabeth! Loving those emojis! Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday! Mine was on Sunday Aug 7 and I had mixed feelings about it. I mostly felt scared because this birthday reminded me that I am not getting any younger and I still have no idea on what I want to do. Your vlogs are awesome. They are so real and natural. Keep up the great work!!!
Aw thank you so much Olivia! You’re so sweet! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY! we’re almost twinssss 😎 and I totally FEEL YOU about trying to have life figured out. One day at a time ❤️ Hugs and love xox
Look at your full face picture! ❤️ Happy Birthday to one kick butt girl! You inspire a lot of people. Hope your birthday was amazing! 🎂🎉🍰⭐️
Haha thank you so much Jessica! You’re so sweet:) thanks for saying that. Big big hugs xox
I haven’t seen the video yet. Hope to soon. 🙂
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Great post 🙂 It is fascinating to always hear stories about what one’s own birthday means to them and yours is no exception. We all feel a little nervous during birthday time because one realizes that they are getting older, but what really helps is to see getting older as a crowning achievement of your life as of now. Based on what you have written on this blog, you have come a long way and you have achieved significant things and in many ways, it prepares you for the next big thing while also calming you at the same time. Anyway, keep up the great work as always 🙂
Thank you so much John! That’s such a great way to look at it! Thanks for reading and for this perspective! Hugs and love xox
Caralyn:
Happy birthday!
Birthdays are an “anniversary” that for many people that comes with baggage.
In my writing about grief and mourning (including the second Beatitude), I talk about “Gethsamane moments”. Matthew writes: “And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” (Matt 26:39) In a G-moment, we have a choice–do we turn into our grief or do we turn to God? Our identities are shaped by the answers that we give to the many questions posed by the G-moments in our lives. The fifty-cent word for this process is sanctification. (read more at: http://wp.me/p3Xeut-Xg).
Actually, I think that you figured this out for yourself–happy birthday!
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Thank you so much for this, Stephen. Wow what a powerful perspective. I appreciate you sharing it. So true-it’s how we respond. Thanks for this food for thought! Hugs and love xox
P.S. I almost forgot Happy Birthday 🙂
Haha and thanks!!
I’m an August birthday, too. It think we’re all entering an awesome year ahead. 🙂
Yay for August birthdays! Happy birthday friend! Yes! Hugs and love xox
if i was to describe how it makes me feel to watch your videos even though i dont get to fully experience the emotion, i would say i feel like i want to envelop you with a breath of love and let you linger in the presence of god all the days of your beautiful life, and for you to be blessed and peaceful in all you do and be. im encouraged to be a part of your journey in some way, thank you for your wonderful expressions of love and openess of heart.
Oh my gosh thank you so much! Wow, what a beautiful thing to say. You’ve definitely made me feel loved and blessed. Thank you for that Michael. Thanks for being part of the journey:) huge hugs xox
Happy Belated birthday.. You’re awesome
Thank you so much Pat! Aww thats so kind of you to say! Big hugs xox
Happy Birthday!
Thank you Tikeetha! Hugs and love xox
You are the woman wants you to be… Think in the moment.. The years 17-19 was then, this is now:) peace
Thank you so much for saying that. I agree. This is now 🙌 thanks for the encouragement. Hugs and love xox
Now is what matters.. Wasted years… Spilled milk my friend… No use.. I can’t even remember my 20’s and 30’s…
haha that’s such great advice. thanks again!
You.are.an.angel! Happy late birthday!!
Aw thank your Matthew! Thanks for making me smile! Hugs and love xox
Psh, what can I say? Iz what I do! 🙂
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Happy Birthday a few days late! 🌻
Thanks so much!! Big hugs! Xox
Hope you had a lovely birthday 🎂🍸 xx
Aw thank you Lisa! I definitely did! Hugs and love xox
Happy belated birthday.
Thanks so much Kumar! Hugs and love xox
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I’m very glad you are taking the tack of looking forward to see how God will continue to guide you long your path.
All I could think through the first part of the video was that you don’t have to get those years back! If we are the sum of our experiences, your years in bed and anorexia made you who your are. There’s nothing to get back.
Believe it or not, I look back on my bypass surgery a bit fondly. I was going so fast all of the time up till then, that the relief I felt at doing nothing but breathing and healing was a real surprise.
Oh, it wasn’t easy, but it was…enlightening.
As I’ve describe myself before, I’m a fat old white guy. Back then, I was so bulked I had trouble sitting next to people in airplanes. Now I’m XX pounds heavier, but airplanes are more comfy. The weight went from sideways to out the front!
Would we be friends without your ED? Would you have so many friends through your blog without ED? Would you be such a help and inspiration to so many people without ED?
I didn’t go through it, so forgive me for saying that I thank God for your ED! You’re a special young lady. You wouldn’t be without ED. There are no years to get back! Just years to thank God for, years to appreciate how He came to you.
Hopefully, Julie and I can tell you in person before long.
Hi Jeff! Wow thank you for this beautiful and powerful perspective. You’re so right-God really does work everything together for good–even ED. I thing you’re right. And another big thing that I am grateful for is how my relationship with God grew as a result of ED. It demolished my pride and made me learn to completely depend on Him. So those are two buggies I am grateful for too. Thank you for sharing that. Yeah it’s amazing what we learn from the healing process-way more than just physical, that’s for sure! Sending big hugs to you Jeff!
And back to you. Sleep well.
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Happy Birthday! 😀
I love this video. I think everyone should look at birthdays this way; as more of a reflection of growth in the person God intended you to be, and not just getting a year older again! 🙂
Keep making awesome videos, Caralyn!
Thank you so much! Aw you’re so sweet:) yes-God is at work, so we should celebrate that! Thanks for watching! Sending massive hugs xox
I actually haven’t had a Birthday in 10 years as my sister said I do not have one because her invitro twins took it from me.
Aw, well then happy birthday times 10!! You deserve to be celebrated my friend! 🎉❤️🎉🎉❤️🎉❤️
Happy Birthday Caralyn! I agree with many of the positive, supportive comments that others have posted. I couldn’t say it better. – Larry
Thank you so much Larry! Aw:) you’re so kind–I know, I am so touched by the support and positivity on here! Gosh! I’m falling asleep smiling. 🙂 There is such a wonderful community on WP! Sending massive hugs xox
Happy birthday, love. Celebrating the day your precious presence came into this world. Take good care of yourself. <3 Good on you for doing another video.
Thank you friend:) you just made me smile:) sending big hugs xox
Happy belated. That was a great video with such a strong message, and very eloquently put. Do you think about what you want to say and begin drafting something off camera or is this all off the top of your head? Either way, great message, great delivery. Here’s to your next year.
Thank you! Aw that is so kind of you to say! It’s off the top of my head! Haha I probably should do a little more planning lol 😂😂😂 but yeah, the on camera stuff, the blogs — they’re all first drafts! 😬 I just kinda roll with it. Thanks for your kind words and encouragement. It means the world. Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday lady! Thanks for sharing your video!
Thanks Dino!! 🙂 So glad you stopped by this evening! hugs to you xox
Happy Birthday dear….. August babies rock!! Mine is next week. Love the way you’ve put it…. getting closer to what God wants us to be…
Thanks Cynthia! Yay! Happy early birthday to you!! Thanks for watching😘 sending big hugs xox
Happy Birthday!!
Thank you Therese! Big hugs to you! Xox
Happy birthday!
I have a birthday coming up very soon too, and I needed this reminder… thank you. I know the feeling of having lost years that I’ll never get back, although for other reasons. This birthday in particular is a little difficult for me. But you’re right, I should focus on what God is doing rather than wish for something I’ll never get back.
Thank you so much! Happy early birthday to you! You’re right-we’ve gotta keep looking forward. Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday Caralyn! I hope you had an amazing one 😀 Thank you for your ‘birthday wisdom,’ and sharing to us that we should look at birthdays as being “one step closer to fulfilling God’s will” – you know, I’ve never looked at birthdays like that, but I just love what you pointed out there and it’s the truth! Looking forward to more videos (NYC adventures sounds pretty cool)! 🙂 <3
Thank you so much! Aw:) yes! One step closer. And thanks for saying that! I really have a lot of fun making the videos so I’m glad you’re enjoying them! Hugs and love xox
I am glad to read that you’re one year weirder, it’s great to see you going for gold in that pursuit! Thanks so much for your great blogs they are a rich blessing and the weirder you get the greater the grace in your blogs long may that continue! Shalom.
Thank you so much! Haha yay weirdness! 😎lol oh yeah! Thanks for your encouraging words. Hugs and love xox
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Happy birthday Caralyn (hope spelling is right). You are awesome, honest, entertaining but most of all beautiful, inside and out with your love and trust in God. Wow!
Hey Mike! Thank you so much! Yep that’s how you spell it! (Even my name is spelled weird, so I clearly was destined for weirdness 😂) hah jk jk seriously though, thank you for such kind words. You’ve made me smile this morning! Hugs and love xox
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Thank you Chape! Hugs and love xox
Hugs and love, sunshine!
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Hello Carolyn, I know how birthdays can be quite daunting but just know that God has placed you exactly where you should be in His timeline. Hang in there, if God is quiet right now, it means it’s a test. God bless <3
Thank you so much for this beautiful perspective. So very true. Hugs and love xox
Happy Belated Birthday! I hope it was a good one.
Thank you so much Pete! Oh it definitely was! Hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday! Mine was yesterday (8)
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Thank you so much! And happy birthday to yay! We’re nearly twinssss! 😎😎😎haha hope you had a great one! Hugs and love xox
Wow that’s great.
Happy Birthday to you dear
Thank you so much Kizo:) hope your week is off to a great start! Hugs xox
You’re welcome. Yeah it is… and thanks
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Happy Belated B-Day somehow I missed this post I am so sorry. But maybe it wasn’t time for me to see it and now is the time. Don’t worry about other birthdays they were only numbers it is what you are doing now that counts. It seems to me that you are doing a lot. It is the right time to be doing these things too or you wouldn’t be doing them. God works in mysterious ways and I think it has found a wonderful way through you. So hang your head up high kiddo and don’t worry too much you seem to me at least that you’re doing what you are suppose to do or you wouldn’t be doing it and I know you’re loving it look at that SMILE on your face. God bless my dear. God is good. Kat
Thank you so much for this beautiful note, Kat. You’re so right-He really does work in mysterious ways and I trust that He’s got me. You’re so sweet-thank you for the kindness. Sending massive hugs. Xox
thank you I needed that today… Today my grandson would have been 15 years old if he had not died at 3 years old. I miss him every day it is like a part of my heart is missing. Have a good week sweetie and thanks
Oh my gosh I’m so sorry to hear that. How tragic. Sending you a big hug through the screen right now. What a comfort to know that we will be reunited with our loved ones in heaven. Know that you and your family are in my heart and prayers today. Xox
thank you for your kind words even to a stranger. You are indeed a kind soul my dear.
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Thank you for the link up! Hugs and love xox
First let me say Happy Birthday (also singing The Beatle’s “You say it’s your birthday, well happy birthday to ya), I am not very good singer so I will spare you from a video of me screeching. I also wanted to say I love your “Reframing”. Everything you spoke was right on. Remember, you can’t do anything about the past, you can’t do anything about the future, but you can focus on today. Lay your worries at the feet of Christ and go about doing you work for our beloved boss who is a Jewish carpenter and our Lord & Savior. The most often answered prayer is, “Dear Lord use me today to fulfill the great commission”. & then hang on. Jesus will be and is the only man who walked this earth who will never let you down. Thanks for your message today.
Thank you so much Michael! Haha oh I love that song! I’m echoing with the guitar riff – dun dun nun nun nun nun nun nun! 😂😂😂 amen to that-Lay it at His feet. Thanks for this wonderful note. Hugs and love xox
Everything you have gone through, done, or felt, has made you who you are today. “All things work together for the good for those who love the Lord and are the called, according to His purpose.” Happy birthday.
What an honor it is to get a new day, let alone a new year. Aging is the sweetest gift God grants us. Well, most of us. And when you consider that *most of us*, it is certainly that much sweeter.
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So very very true. Thank you for this Roy. Have a beautiful day xox
You’re already doing it. God’s will, that is. Your honest, lively and radiant videos will no doubt resonate with many people who’ve gone through similar things.
Looking forward to the streets of NYC! Bring it on! 🙂
Thank you so much:) gosh you’ve touched my heart this morning, so thank you! Yes! I can’t wait to film an “on location” video! This week I’m filming two other non-YouTube films (like for my job as an actor lol) but this weekend I should have more time! Sending massive hugs xox
How interesting, an actor! That might partially explain your poise but not the presence! Looking forward to more installments! xx 🙂
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Happy Birthday! More candles to blow, Cheers! 🌬🎂🍾🍻
Thank you so much! Haha yes!! Have a great day xox
Happy birthday! Your traumas have been your teachers.
Thank you so much! I love that- yes they have. Hugs and love xox
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You are the loveliest gal in NYC!!!!
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Absolutely wonderful “reframing” of your birthday… Great and truth-filled perspective! And, of course, happy birthday with many, many blessings! 🙂
Aw thank you so much! You’re so sweet 🙂 hugs xox
Belated happy 21st birthday!
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Thanks Ezi!! Hope you’re having a great day! hugs xox
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Hi Carolyn, Happy Birthday to you!
You know you already are the person God wants you to be – you are saved, and redeemed and made whole, hidden with Christ in God. It’s like the paradox of the Gospel that you already are, and yet you are also becoming.
Just look at the wonderful impact God is having through you because of those trials you experienced – all the people you are blessing (including me). He sure is a smart loving Dad!
I pray for your this birthday and all year that you celebrate who you are and how far you’ve come as well as knowing those truths of where you are headed.
You are such a beautiful, talented, courageous young woman and your words (whether spoken or written) always, ALWAYS inspire me, make me feel, and draw me closer to our Lord.
Go have fun young one! xxx
Aw thank you so much! wow, your words are so kind and you’ve touched my heart this afternoon. So thank you 🙂 and amen to that – God is good. hope you’re having a beautiful day! hugs and love xox
Happy Birthday kiddo ….sending birthday hug across the ether:):):):):)
haha thanks Fijay!!! 🙂 Hugs right back atcha! xox
Happy Birthday, Love! God bless 🙂
Thank you so much! Sending big hugs xox
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Thanks friend! I appreciate it! Hope you’re having a great day! Hugs and love xox
BLESSINGS ON YOUR PAST BIRTHDAY!
Thank you so much!!
I trust it was a great day
It definitely was!!
Its not cheesy! that was very beautifully put! I went through a similar revelation this year on my birthday if you would like to hear a short testimony about it (no pun intended, with the name and all.)
Thank you so much:) you’re so kind! Yes! I would love to read it! Thanks for watching ! Hugs and love xox
Okay so little bit of a back story, having been in the marines for 4 years I had just looked at my birthday as, just another day, but that all changed
last June, that was my birthday. I was on a mission trip spending time on a kayak alone with GOD, and there I was able to let go of a great many things and in that moment it dawned on me. Its not just another day, it was the day that the very same spirit that spoke creation into existence, looked at the earth and said they need one of me. In THAT moment I said its not just another day and im not just another man, I am his. (something you wrote, about identity that has always stuck with me, I really love how you put it.)
Oh my gosh. Wow. That just gave me chills. SO powerful. Yes. 1000000 x yes! We are His. 🙌 thanks for sharing that
Always, I’ll always ask first though :p
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Happy belated birthday, C. 😀 Thanks for sharing your thoughts on how birthdays connected you to your past and how you are moving to your future. To have a benchmark of such sorrow in the past offers one the wisdom to see every moment as an opportunity to experience the beauty of life in a meaningful way. You’ve done that. It shows in the sparkle of your eyes.
Thank you so much! Hah that’s what people called me in high school! Amen to that-every moment IS an opportunity to experience beauty and goodness. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
Always my pleasure 😀
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My volume wouldn’t work but happy birthday beautiful ❤️
Aw thank you! Sorry the volume didn’t work! Hugs and love xox
Happy (belated) Birthday! <3
Thank you so much Molly! Big hugs to you xox
Happy Belated Birthday!! I’ve enjoyed your videos and of course your blog posts!
Thank you so much Serena! Aw that’s so kind of you:) Hugs and love xox
Happy birthday, beautiful! 💜
Aw thank you so much. Big hugs xox
Happy birthday ☺
Aw thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
Happy, happy Birthday!!
Thanks Belle! Hugs to you xox
Loving your pictures and your videos!! Look forward to the next ones 🙊
Aw thanks Ellie! That’s so kind of you to say! Hugs and love xox
Whats incredible is that you answer so many many people and spread so much real Love. You are an explosion of Gods Love and a real encouragement to many many people.
The world needs you.
Stay strong in Jesus.
Love from Terry from Simpletruth.
Wow Terry, what a kind thing to say. Thank you for that:) sending big big hugs xox
” For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life…” Happy Birthday.
What a beautiful verse. Thanks for sharing that Hugs and love xox
Maybe beauty is matter of sight and a lack thereof.
Thank you So much for this. Big hugs xox
Happy belated birthday! God has great plans in store for you this next year! <3
Thank you so much Melanie! you’re so sweet. I do believe that! hugs to you xox
Happy birthday 🎂
Thank you Samantha! xox
Happy Birthday! Love how you refrained your special day!
Thanks R! I appreciate it. Hugs and love xox
Belated happy birthday Vit B3! I wish you more years and better health as you continue inspiring others through your blog! Thanks for the like BTW…. You reading my post means you know and understand why I wasn’t able to greet on time. Haha.. 🙂
Thank you so much Kyle! 🙂 haha bit v3-that makes me laugh every time! Sending you big big hugs xox
Don’t look back, your past is behind you which is making your future brighter. Happy Birthday and God Bless You!!
Thanks Corrie! So true. Big hugs xox
Happy Birthday Caralyn! You are definitely 1 step closer to God, how exciting that you realize this so early in life! Hope the next year brings you even closer!!!
Paul
thank you so much Paul, I really appreciate your kind words! God is good! hugs and love xox
blessed belated birthday caralyn!! you’re alr in the midst of fulfilling God’s plans for you! I’m so proud of you <3
Thank you so much! Hugs and love xox
Happy Belated Birthday Caralyn! May God keep you always close to His Sacred Heart. Much love and hugs 🙂 🙂
Aw thank you ❤️ big hugs xox
Happy Birthday
Thank you! Hugs and love xox
I don’t know how you felt making this, but you project serenity and contentment. Hoping that those virtues walk with you in the coming year, and all those to follow!
Thank you so much Brian:) what a kind thing to say. I really appreciate it. Sending huge hugs! Have a terrific weekend! Xx
“Xx”? I didn’t know that hugs came in more than one size, but I guess kisses do, too!
Sorry. I’m feeling silly tonight.
Hahaha yes very silly!! Love it!
Happy Bday! I’m a couple of days ahead of you. 🙂
Thanks Malakhai! Happy belated to you as well! thanks for stopping by! hugs xox
Happy Birthday!!! I’m a little bit late wishing you a happy birthday, but I hope that it was a joyful celebration! I loved your video. Thank you so much for sharing your genuine and touching contemplations. Even though you are still trying to find your way, to find what will ultimately be God’s plan for you in your life, you are definitely fulfilling God’s plans right now!!!! You are such a spot of hope and love, and a source of blessing for so many people. God IS using all of your grace already. I know that you will continue to do wonderful things, and that the rest of God’s plan for you is a good one! xoxoxo
Thank you so much Lulu!! You’re so sweet 🙂 also – thank you for your email. You have such a beautiful heart. I look forward to writing you back properly this evening when I’m not running out the door to work! hugs to you friend xox
I know its late but happy birthday all the same….also you share my brother’s birthday! Happy Birthday, its been great knowing you through your blog.
Aw thank you Bassey! 🙂 hah small world! I feel the same:) I’m grateful for your friendship ❤️ Hugs and love xox