Today I turned 40. Wow. I am amazed at how life can pass by so quickly. I’ve been thinking about how my first 40 years have turned out and how I’d like my next 40 years to be.
I can sum it up this way…
I see the first 40 full of numerous victories brought about by overcoming the many obstacles that had been placed before me. They are to me a display case of trophies achieved with tremendous determination. I have much to celebrate with great thanks to God.
The next 40 I am determined and dedicated to victoriously accomplish all that God has placed in my heart. I look forward to every defining moment of the legacy I will leave behind for my children’s children. I will embrace the wins and the losses as they continue to develop character within. My hope at 80 is I will look back and see that my second 40 years were far beyond what I expected.
Wow, I’m 40.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! yes, i screamed that last statement. sorry. i got a little excited…
How in the… world did we not get your birthday today? We are a bunch of IDIOTS. Well, I can’t speak for all of the others. But, I am an idiot.
Here, let me sing to you…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOUR O-OLD!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
(i sang that really loud so you could hear it. you are pretty old now.)
We love you!
By: Bryan on January 17, 2008
at 11:00 pm
Happy Birthday! Sorry I saw you and didn’t say it…you should have said “Hey it’s my birthday!” Love ya
By: HFuller on January 18, 2008
at 5:07 am
I think you are gonna want to SEE THIS.
Happy “TOP SECRET” Birthday…
By: pastorb007 on January 18, 2008
at 11:04 pm
[...] I booted up my laptop around 11:00p to breeze through my Google Reader account only to come across Lori’s post about her birthday… [...]
By: Deep Thoughts… Maybe » Yes, I’m an idiot on January 18, 2008
at 11:24 pm
Lori, I just want to say that you are a cool 40 year old. I know that your next 40 will be fruitful. You have already entered into the next 40. How is it going so far? Love ya!
By: candress on January 19, 2008
at 5:41 pm
Yes this is a little late but I didn’t realize you had a blog…. Couple things that are older than you…. Dirt, fire and the wheel, so keep your chin up!!!!
By: JFuller on January 25, 2008
at 4:02 pm
As I read this blog, I remembered that I was only a little shy of 40 when we came to Wilmington to establish The Rock. Then my desire was to make a difference. Twenty years later, I still want to make a difference.
Life after 40 is amazing!
By: Nana on February 1, 2008
at 3:59 pm
Congratulations! Aren’t you glad you made it this far?
I accidentally erased an email you sent me, so if it was a good one, you’ll need to resend it. Did you hear- my house sold! Ha Ha Ha Ha! God is still good, and still paying attention.
Missing you,
A
By: awilhite on February 28, 2008
at 4:41 pm