Monday, April 07, 2008

today

Today I turn 30. 

How am I celebrating you ask . . . I'm not.  I have 8 hours of classes spread out from 8am to 9pm, so I will be at school all day.  Fun, right?

Last night, Gilby's leash got run over by a moped, which means he was pulled/dragged for a little while.  He is ok.  A little bruised and I assume sore, but ok.  He moves slower than usual and clings to me.  I don't want to leave him alone all day today, but I have to.

Maybe later I'll come back and add to this post to make it a little less depressing, but for now . . . well, it's how I feel.
Apr 7, 2008 6:51:24 AM

9 Comments

Sandy

I hope your day improves! I'm sure Gilby will bounce back quickly- he's a tough little guy!!!

Have a great birthday!!

Posted by: Sandy | Monday, April 07, 2008 at 09:10 AM

Bethany

Happy Birthday. I turned 29 last weekend.

Posted by: Bethany | Monday, April 07, 2008 at 10:51 AM

Sarah

Hope that you're feeling much better soon, Gilby! --Sarah and Sedona the babydog

Posted by: Sarah | Monday, April 07, 2008 at 02:05 PM

Sarah

What am I thinking? Happy birthday, too!!!

Posted by: Sarah | Monday, April 07, 2008 at 02:06 PM

Ashley

Happy Birthday!! I pray this day gets better for you! :)

Posted by: Ashley | Monday, April 07, 2008 at 08:45 PM

Patrice

Happy Birthday. I feel bad for you because it's your birthday and you still have to work so hard. I remembere my birthday two years ago, I also had 8 hours of classes, spreading from 8 am to 9 pm, too. On the top of that, I was terribly sick so I was teaching and coughing at the same time. But no matter what, I still want to wish you have a very happy, happy birthday and God will renew your strength and your heart as we rest in His arms and enjoy the fellowship time with Him alone. I bet Jesus is the best birthday present for you today. God bless!

Posted by: Patrice | Monday, April 07, 2008 at 09:19 PM

Deborah

Happy Birthday, Amanda!

I remember my 30th birthday! I'm always so excited about birthdays, but not about the new number.

You are young! You have so much ahead of you! So much that you don't know about! Be encouraged. This is an exciting time in your life as you are walking with our Lord.

I pray that you will be blessed in a special way today.

And, I'm glad to hear that your cute little dog is okay!

Happy, Happy Birthday!

Posted by: Deborah | Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 05:49 AM

Jen Reynolds

Hey Amanda, I'm a couple days behind on my blog reading so this is a little late, but...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
What I love about God is that even though we start to feel old at certain times He's saying "Baby, we're just getting started!!"
Here's to another decade of walking the great, unknown path that God has paved for us.
I hope your week gets a little easier as well! And that your toenail heals quickly. Ouch!!!
Proverbs 31:25

Posted by: Jen Reynolds | Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 08:56 AM

MysticSaint

Happy Birthday

Posted by: MysticSaint | Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 05:01 AM

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