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!


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)! 🙂 ❤
LikeLike
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
LikeLiked by 1 person
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.
LikeLike
Thank you so much! Haha yay weirdness! 😎lol oh yeah! Thanks for your encouraging words. Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 2 people
hi
LikeLiked by 1 person
😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
how are you
LikeLike
how are you
LikeLike
can youre mind me to blog feat, beutybeyondbones
LikeLike
I mean i’ll blog about your blog
LikeLike
hi beauty
LikeLike
❤️❤️❤️
LikeLike
hi like my dog pic
LikeLike
hi
LikeLike
hello!
LikeLike
how are you?
LikeLike
great thanks!
LikeLike
ok
LikeLike
❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤
LikeLike
…
LikeLike
…
LikeLike
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!
LikeLike
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
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤
LikeLike
lol 🙂
LikeLike
Hi there, sure that would be fine. Thank you for asking.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wish you many more years
LikeLike
Thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
LikeLike
Happy Birthday!!!
LikeLike
Thank you Chape! Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hugs and love, sunshine!
LikeLike
❤️☀️❤️☀️❤️
LikeLiked by 2 people
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 ❤
LikeLike
Thank you so much for this beautiful perspective. So very true. Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy Belated Birthday! I hope it was a good one.
LikeLike
Thank you so much Pete! Oh it definitely was! Hugs and love xox
LikeLike
Happy Birthday! Mine was yesterday (8)
Xxx
LikeLike
Thank you so much! And happy birthday to yay! We’re nearly twinssss! 😎😎😎haha hope you had a great one! Hugs and love xox
LikeLike
Wow that’s great.
Happy Birthday to you dear
LikeLike
Thank you so much Kizo:) hope your week is off to a great start! Hugs xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome. Yeah it is… and thanks
LikeLike
❤️❤️❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
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
LikeLike
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
LikeLiked by 1 person
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
LikeLike
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
LikeLiked by 1 person
thank you for your kind words even to a stranger. You are indeed a kind soul my dear.
LikeLike
❤️❤️❤️
LikeLike
[…] but I need her to do this for me. Tell her that people tend to assume that someone of their age does need help, and as a result it should be relatively easy to convince the doctor and anyone else […]
LikeLike
Thank you for the link up! Hugs and love xox
LikeLike
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.
LikeLike
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
LikeLiked by 1 person
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.
LikeLike
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.
Peace
LikeLiked by 1 person
So very very true. Thank you for this Roy. Have a beautiful day xox
LikeLike
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! 🙂
LikeLike
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
LikeLiked by 1 person
How interesting, an actor! That might partially explain your poise but not the presence! Looking forward to more installments! xx 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks so much!! ❤️
LikeLike
Happy Birthday! More candles to blow, Cheers! 🌬🎂🍾🍻
LikeLike
Thank you so much! Haha yes!! Have a great day xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy birthday! Your traumas have been your teachers.
LikeLike
Thank you so much! I love that- yes they have. Hugs and love xox
LikeLike
Happy Birthday with Za Biggest xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxos and ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ s!!!!!
LikeLike
Haha aw thank you so much! 😎 za biggest hugs to you too! Xoxo
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤
❤
❤
LikeLike
You are the loveliest gal in NYC!!!!
LikeLike
Aw you’re so kind! Thank you!! Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
xoxo
LikeLike
❤️❤️❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤ ❤ ❤
LikeLike
Absolutely wonderful “reframing” of your birthday… Great and truth-filled perspective! And, of course, happy birthday with many, many blessings! 🙂
LikeLike
Aw thank you so much! You’re so sweet 🙂 hugs xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Belated happy 21st birthday!
LikeLike
hah thank you so much! hugs xox
LikeLike
Happy belated!🎂🎉🎈
LikeLike
Thanks Ezi!! Hope you’re having a great day! hugs xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks! I am😄
LikeLike
😘
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊
LikeLike
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
LikeLike
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
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy Birthday kiddo ….sending birthday hug across the ether:):):):):)
LikeLike
haha thanks Fijay!!! 🙂 Hugs right back atcha! xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy Birthday, Love! God bless 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you so much! Sending big hugs xox
LikeLike
happy belated
birthday
LikeLike
Thanks friend! I appreciate it! Hope you’re having a great day! Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
BLESSINGS ON YOUR PAST BIRTHDAY!
LikeLike
Thank you so much!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I trust it was a great day
LikeLike
It definitely was!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
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.)
LikeLike
Thank you so much:) you’re so kind! Yes! I would love to read it! Thanks for watching ! Hugs and love xox
LikeLike
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.)
LikeLike
Oh my gosh. Wow. That just gave me chills. SO powerful. Yes. 1000000 x yes! We are His. 🙌 thanks for sharing that
LikeLiked by 1 person
Always, I’ll always ask first though :p
LikeLike
❤️❤️❤️
LikeLike
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.
LikeLike
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
LikeLiked by 1 person
Always my pleasure 😀
LikeLike
❤️❤️❤️
LikeLike
My volume wouldn’t work but happy birthday beautiful ❤️
LikeLike
Aw thank you! Sorry the volume didn’t work! Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy (belated) Birthday! ❤
LikeLike
Thank you so much Molly! Big hugs to you xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy Belated Birthday!! I’ve enjoyed your videos and of course your blog posts!
LikeLike
Thank you so much Serena! Aw that’s so kind of you:) Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy birthday, beautiful! 💜
LikeLike
Aw thank you so much. Big hugs xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy birthday ☺
LikeLike
Aw thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy, happy Birthday!!
LikeLike
Thanks Belle! Hugs to you xox
LikeLike
Loving your pictures and your videos!! Look forward to the next ones 🙊
LikeLike
Aw thanks Ellie! That’s so kind of you to say! Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
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.
LikeLike
Wow Terry, what a kind thing to say. Thank you for that:) sending big big hugs xox
LikeLike
” For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life…” Happy Birthday.
LikeLike
What a beautiful verse. Thanks for sharing that Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Maybe beauty is matter of sight and a lack thereof.
LikeLike
Thank you So much for this. Big hugs xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy belated birthday! God has great plans in store for you this next year! ❤
LikeLike
Thank you so much Melanie! you’re so sweet. I do believe that! hugs to you xox
LikeLike
Happy birthday 🎂
LikeLike
Thank you Samantha! xox
LikeLike
Happy Birthday! Love how you refrained your special day!
LikeLike
Thanks R! I appreciate it. Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
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.. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much Kyle! 🙂 haha bit v3-that makes me laugh every time! Sending you big big hugs xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Don’t look back, your past is behind you which is making your future brighter. Happy Birthday and God Bless You!!
LikeLike
Thanks Corrie! So true. Big hugs xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
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
LikeLike
thank you so much Paul, I really appreciate your kind words! God is good! hugs and love xox
LikeLike
blessed belated birthday caralyn!! you’re alr in the midst of fulfilling God’s plans for you! I’m so proud of you ❤
LikeLike
Thank you so much! Hugs and love xox
LikeLike
Happy Belated Birthday Caralyn! May God keep you always close to His Sacred Heart. Much love and hugs 🙂 🙂
LikeLike
Aw thank you ❤️ big hugs xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy Birthday
LikeLike
Thank you! Hugs and love xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
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!
LikeLike
Thank you so much Brian:) what a kind thing to say. I really appreciate it. Sending huge hugs! Have a terrific weekend! Xx
LikeLike
“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.
LikeLike
Hahaha yes very silly!! Love it!
LikeLike
Happy Bday! I’m a couple of days ahead of you. 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks Malakhai! Happy belated to you as well! thanks for stopping by! hugs xox
LikeLiked by 1 person
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
LikeLike
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
LikeLike